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Method for using variable direction of view endoscopy in conjunction with image guided surgical systems

US7967742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc. · US

Inventors

Hans David Hoeg · Arcadia, US
Nathan Jon Schara · Pasadena, US
Eric Hale · Altadena, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 14, 2005
Grant date	Jun 28, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 1, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/364
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for a variable direction of view endoscope used in combination with an image guided surgical system to provide new diagnostic and surgical capabilities. The method provides the following capabilities: greatly improved endoscopic orientation capabilities, global monitoring of endoscopic viewing direction, and greatly improved surgical approach and procedure planning.

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