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System and method for robotic surgical intervention in a magnetic resonance imager

US9844414B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Gregory S. Fischer · Boston, US
Gregory A. Cole · Town of West Hartford, US
Julie G. Pilitsis · Albany, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 31, 2010
Grant date	Dec 19, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 16, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/374
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for image guided assisted medical procedures using modular units, such that a controller, under the direction of a computer and imaging device, can be utilized to drive and track low cost, purpose specific manipulators. The system utilizes modular actuators, self tracking, and linkages. The system can be optimized at a low cost for most effectively performing surgical procedures, while reusing the more costly components of the system, e.g. the control, driving, and tracking systems. The system and method may utilize MRI real time guidance during the above procedures.

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