Method and apparatus for transforming view orientations in image-guided surgery
US6442417B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for performing transformations between a view orientation in a virtual space and a view orientation with respect to a target site in a patient's body where surgery is being performed. The view in virtual space enables the surgeon to see the internal structures in the target site in a variety of ways and orientations including from behind the site.
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