Apparatus and method for performing surgical tasks during laparoscopic procedures
US5807376A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00442
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for performing surgical tasks during laparoscopic procedures which includes an elongated body, a mechanical hand operatively associated with a distal portion of the elongated body and including a plurality of articulated fingers, and an actuation assembly operatively associated with the proximal portion of the elongated body for controlling the operation of the mechanical hand.
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