Patent classifications
A61B90/53
Cooperative surgical actions for robot-assisted surgical platforms
Various robotic surgical systems are disclosed. A robotic surgical system comprises: a first robotic arm comprising a first force sensor, a second robotic arm comprising a second force sensor, and a control unit. The control unit comprises a processor and a memory communicatively coupled to the processor. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive a first input from the first force sensor, to receive a second input from the second force sensor, and to effect cooperative movement of the first robotic arm and the second robotic arm based on the first input from the first force sensor and the second input from the second force sensor in a load control mode.
Force modulating tissue bridges, associated tools, kits, and methods
Force modulating tissue bridges, and associated applicators, kits and methods are provided. A force modulating tissue bridge can be a medical article for at least partially covering a wound and/or scar tissue. The medical article can include an elastic arch extending over an area, and a medial strut connected to the arch and extending into the area over which the central section extends.
Force modulating tissue bridges, associated tools, kits, and methods
Force modulating tissue bridges, and associated applicators, kits and methods are provided. A force modulating tissue bridge can be a medical article for at least partially covering a wound and/or scar tissue. The medical article can include an elastic arch extending over an area, and a medial strut connected to the arch and extending into the area over which the central section extends.
POSITIONING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR SURGERY AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
The present invention discloses a positioning and navigation system for surgery, comprising a wearable device and a surgical instrument connected to the wearable device. The wearable device comprises at least one processor, at least one millimeter-wave positioning module connected to the at least one processor, and a first display module connected to the at least one processor. The invention may detect the image information of the surgical site of the patient through at least one millimeter-wave positioning module, and display the image information on the first display module. Thereby, the invention assists the surgical instrument or doctor who wears the wearable device positioning and navigation during the surgery procedure.
METHOD OF USING A SURGICAL MODULAR ROBOTIC ASSEMBLY
A method of using a surgical modular robotic assembly including an interchangeable motor pack, a hand-held surgical instrument, and a robotic surgical instrument is disclosed. The method includes releasably attaching an interface portion of the interchangeable motor pack to the hand-held surgical instrument, causing the interchangeable motor pack to drive a first surgical tool of the hand-held surgical instrument, stopping the interchangeable motor pack from driving the first surgical tool, disconnecting the interface portion from the hand-held surgical instrument, and releasably attaching the interface portion of the interchangeable motor pack to the robotic surgical instrument.
ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CLOSE OPERATION OF END-EFFECTORS
A system for controlling a first robotic arm relative to a second robotic arm is disclosed. The system includes a two robotic arms each including a surgical tool and a tool driver. A central control circuit is configured to communicate with the robotic arms to determine a position of the robotic arms and modify a control algorithm for one of the robotic arms based on the relative position of the other robotic arm.
MULTI-ACCESS PORT FOR SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
A surgical access system is disclosed including a first robotic arm, a second robotic arm, and a surgical access device. The surgical access device includes an atraumatic outer housing defining an outer perimeter, a first access port including a first seal, a second access port including a second seal, a first docking portion, and a second docking portion. The first access port is configured to receive a first surgical tool and the second access port is configured to receive a second surgical tool. The first robotic arm is configured to be releasably coupled to the first docking portion to define a first remote center for the first surgical tool at the first access port and the second robotic arm is configured to be releasably coupled to the second docking portion to define a second remote center for the second surgical tool at the second access port.
SURGICAL SYSTEMS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MOTOR PACKS
A detachable motor pack, for use with multiple electrical surgical instruments, includes a housing; a plurality of motors retained within the housing; a controller configured to control one or more operations of the plurality of motors; a first interface portion, wherein the first interface portion is configured to releasably attach to a hand-held surgical instrument and to a robotic surgical instrument; and a second interface portion, wherein the second interface portion is configured to releasably attach to a first surgical tool of the hand-held surgical instrument and to a second surgical tool of the robotic surgical instrument.
COOPERATIVE ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMS
A robotic surgical system includes a first automated surgical system with a first user control console; a first robotic actuator; and a first surgical system controller comprising a first processor and a first memory component configured to store a first set of processor instructions and a first set of processor data. The robotic surgical system further includes a first surgical system communication interface; and a second automated surgical system that has a second user control console; a second robotic actuator; a second surgical system controller comprising a second processor and a second memory component configured to store a second set of processor instructions and a second set of processor data; and a second surgical system communication interface in data communication with the first surgical system communication interface. The second automated surgical system is controllable through the first user control console.
DETERMINING ROBOTIC SURGICAL ASSEMBLY COUPLING STATUS
Various connection detection assemblies for a robotic surgical assembly are disclosed. The robotic surgical assembly can include a carriage, a carriage housing releasably connectable to the carriage, a motor housing configured to house a motor pack for driving the surgical instrument, wherein the motor housing is releasable connectable to the carriage housing, and an interface module configured to releasably secure the robotic surgical assembly to the surgical instrument. The robotic surgical assembly can also include a series of interconnections defined by mating portions of the carriage, the carriage housing, the motor housing, and the interface module. A control circuit configured to detect a fully engaged configuration of the mating portions based on the interconnections.