Remote position control for surgical apparatus
US8617053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3409
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for performing a minimally invasive surgical procedure includes a cannula, a surgical instrument for use through the cannula, and a remote positioning system to adjust the relative position between the surgical instrument and the cannula. By allowing a physician to perform the minimally invasive surgical procedure at a distance from the patient, the remote positioning system minimizes the radiation exposure of the physician while still providing accurate control over the procedure.
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