Vacuum shell for robotic surgery of soft tissue
US9237932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00796
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for assisting robotic surgery of soft tissue, that comprises a shell with a flexible sealing rim, instrument ports, and a vacuum port. The flexible sealing rim seals the shell around a surgical area and allows for the application of negative pressure via the vacuum port. The negative pressure manipulates soft tissue to allow a surgeon to perform an incision with a robotic surgery apparatus.
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