Systems and methods for controllable access of tools to elevated tissues
US12426907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/141
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present subject matter provides a system for allowing controlled access of a tool to all sides of an elevated tissue in a body of a patient, the system including: a rail configured to surround the elevated tissue; and at least one vehicle configured to move along the rail and carry at least one tool configured to manipulate the elevated tissue. Also provided is a method for cutting an elevated tissue in a body of a patient, the method including: inserting a rail to a vicinity of the elevated tissue; surrounding the elevated tissue with the rail; placing a vehicle on the rail; connecting a cutting device to the vehicle; and moving the vehicle along the rail while cutting the elevated tissue with the cutting device. Additional embodiments of the system and method are disclosed herein.
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