Surgical visualization system
US9642606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/371
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together to provide a composite image. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the composite image generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as transparent on the composite image. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices.
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