Device of automatic mechanical wound opener for head and neck surgery
US9526485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/571
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound opener is provided. An operative field can be created through head/neck soft tissues for introducing the endoscopes and robotic surgical tools. An incision size can be properly adjusted. Thus, endoscopes, robotic arms or other devices can be smoothly introduced into the operative field to evaluate and treat lesions of head and neck soft tissues. Hence, the present invention facilitates surgical procedure, reduces wound size and effectively conceals wound to make it become invisible.
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