Apparatus, systems, and methods for performing laparoscopic surgery

US9861272B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANDFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY · US

Inventors

• Christopher Pell · San Francisco, US
• Bryan Duggan · San Francisco, US
• Hattie Zhi Chen Dong · Stanford, US
• Thomas Ruby · Mountain View, US
• John Avi Roop · Quincy, US
• Jonathan B. Ticker · Brookville, US
• James N. Lau · Palo Alto, US
• Kevin Zi Jun Chao · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 13, 2013
• Grant date: Jan 9, 2018
• Expiry date: Jan 22, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/0811
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Apparatus, systems, and methods for laparoscopic abdominal surgery are disclosed. For example, a system or kit is provided for performing a procedure within a surgical space within a patient's body that includes a plurality of tool heads, and a tool head carrier including features for removably receiving one or more tool heads, the tool head carrier sized for introduction through a trocar or other port into a surgical space. The system or kit may also include a surgical tool including a tool shaft introduceable into the surgical space and including features for securing a tool head to the tool. Optionally, the tool head carrier may include a clip for securing the tool head carrier to an endoscope.