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Device and method for assisting laparoscopic surgery utilizing a touch screen

US12364546B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2022
Grant dateJul 22, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/0257
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical controlling system, comprising: at least one surgical tool configured to be inserted into a surgical environment of a human body; at least one location estimating means configured for real-time localization of the 3D spatial position of said at least one surgical tool at any given time t; at least one movement detection means communicable with a movement's database and with said location estimating means; a controller having a processing means communicable with a controller's database; said controller's database is in communication with said movement detection means; and at least one display configured to real time provide an image of at least a portion of said surgical environment; wherein said controller is configured to direct said surgical tool to said location via said instructions provided by said controller; further wherein said location is real time updated on said display as said at least one surgical tool is moved.

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