Automated surgical and interventional procedures

US9220570B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER · US

Inventors

• Peter Kim · Washington, US
• Axel Krieger · College Park, US
• Yonjae Kim · Falls Church, US
• Azad Shademan · Washington, US
• Simon Leonard · State College, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 28, 2013
• Grant date: Dec 29, 2015
• Expiry date: Jun 28, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/397
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Described herein are an apparatus and methods for automating subtasks in surgery and interventional medical procedures. The apparatus consists of a robotic positioning platform, an operating system with automation programs, and end-effector tools to carry out a task under supervised autonomy. The operating system executes an automation program, based on one or a fusion of two or more imaging modalities, guides real-time tracking of mobile and deformable targets in unstructured environment while the end-effector tools execute surgical interventional subtasks that require precision, accuracy, maneuverability and repetition. The apparatus and methods make these medical procedures more efficient and effective allowing a wider access and more standardized outcomes and improved safety.