Surgical system entry guide
US12207895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20305
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a manipulator arm comprising a manipulator interface configured to removably couple with and transmit actuation force to a medical instrument includes mounting a cannula to a cannula mount coupled to the manipulator arm; mounting a medical instrument to the manipulator interface; inserting a shaft of the medical instrument through an entry guide mounted to the cannula; rotating the manipulator interface and the medical instrument relative to the cannula mount; and rotating the entry guide relative to the cannula mount about a longitudinal axis of the cannula.
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