the present invention is a device and system for manipulating a surgical tool at an intended location , e . g ., a confined or inaccessible space , which includes a surgical anchor having at least one opening , wherein the opening provides a catch for a pin ; and at least one anchor point to position and orient a surgical tool inside a human body . the apparatus and system of the present invention allows for the use of multiple intra - abdominal surgical tools inserted through a single incision .