Methods, systems, and devices for surgical visualization and device manipulation

US9579088B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA · US

Inventors

• Shane Farritor · Lincoln, US
• Mark Rentschler · Boulder, US
• Amy Lehman · Seward, US
• Nathan Wood · Lincoln, US
• Adam Bock · Sun Prairie, US
• Reed Prior · Waltham, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 28, 2007
• Grant date: Feb 28, 2017
• Expiry date: Mar 1, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/373
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A surgical device includes a console having a visual display and a manipulator arm, a robotic device having a camera and a connection component. The robotic device is configured to be positioned completely within a body cavity. The camera is configured to transmit visual images to the visual display. The connection component operably couples the console and the robotic device. The manipulator arm is positioned relative to the visual display so as to appear to be penetrating the visual display.