Surgical simulation device, system and method
US7850456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B23/32
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device system and method for simulating laparoscopic procedures, particularly for the purposes of instruction and/or demonstration. The system comprises one or more virtual organs to be operated on. The organ comprises a plurality of elements, each element having neighboring elements; and a plurality of tensioned connections connecting neighboring elements over said organ, such that force applied at one of said elements propagates via respective neighboring elements provides a distributed reaction over said organ. In addition there is a physical manipulation device for manipulation by a user; and a tracking arrangement for tracking said physical manipulation device and translating motion of said physical manipulation device into application of forces onto said virtual organ. The system is capable of simulating organs moving, cutting, suturing, coagulations and other surgical and surgery-related operations.
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