Device and method for assisting laparoscopic surgery utilizing a touch screen
US12364546B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2042 |
Classification
- 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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