A method for performing a laparoscopic procedure may include inserting a bag through an opening. The gear opening having a gear diameter, and each of the plurality of recesses having a recess diameter. If it is, it is not permitted to proceed to alarm status. Further, the apparatus includes a first cutting element pivotally attached to the continuation ring. The feedback data can be used by a control logic processor that, based on the data, adjusts left- and right viewing pupil forming apparatus.