Co-manipulation surgical system having multiple operational modes for use with surgical instruments for performing laparoscopic surgery

US11504197B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Moon Surgical SAS · FR

Inventors

• David Paul Noonan · San Francisco, US
• Nicolas Linard · Paris, FR
• Ehsan Basafa · Redwood City, US
• Jeffery B. Alvarez · San Carlos, US
• Ritwik Ummalaneni · San Mateo, US
• Jad Fayad · Paris, FR

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 28, 2022
• Grant date: Nov 22, 2022
• Expiry date: Jul 28, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2560/0238
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Co-manipulation robotic systems are described herein that may be used for assisting with laparoscopic surgical procedures. The co-manipulation robotic systems allow a surgeon to use commercially-available surgical tools while providing benefits associated with surgical robotics. Advantageously, the surgical tools may be seamlessly coupled to the robot arms using a disposable coupler while the reusable portions of the robot arm remain in a sterile drape. Further, the co-manipulation robotic system may operate in multiple modes to enhance usability and safety, while allowing the surgeon to position the instrument directly with the instrument handle and further maintain the desired position of the instrument using the robot arm.