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Surgical visualization systems

US10231607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2013
Grant dateMar 19, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2576/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the images generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as at least partially transparent. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices.

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