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Robotic endoscopic retractor for use in minimally invasive surgery

US9554790B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

9Claims

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Assignee

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

David W. Bailey · Menlo Park, US
Michael Ikeda · San Jose, US
Margaret M. Nixon · San Jose, US
Hubert Stein · San Francisco, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 16, 2016
Grant date	Jan 31, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 16, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2034/305
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Minimaily invasive surgical retractors and methods of using the retractors are provided. This retractor may be introduced through a sealed port, controlled by a robotic system, have full articulation, and need not require assembly within the patient's body. As a result, fully endoscopic mitral valve surgery may be performed.

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