LASER POINTER DEVICE FOR USE IN A LAPROSCOPIC SURGERY PROCEDURE

Abstract

A laser pointer device for use in a laparoscopic surgery procedure using an optical device is disclosed and has: a laser for pointing a laparoscopic surgery target; a fitting for attaching the laser to the optical device; and a user-operated controlled switch for remotely activating the laser pointer wherein the laser fitting is detachable from the optical device. The laser fitting can include at least one fixation point for attaching to the optical device. The switch can be arranged for being coupled to a handle of the optical device.

Claims

1. A laser pointer device for use in a laparoscopic surgery procedure using an optical device, comprising: a laser for pointing a laparoscopic surgery target; a fitting for attaching the laser to the optical device; and a user-operated controlled switch for remotely activating the laser, wherein the laser fitting is detachable from the optical device.

2. The laser pointer device according to claim 1, wherein the laser fitting comprises at least one fixation point for attaching to the optical device.

3. The laser pointer device according to claim 1, wherein the laser fitting is a cap for attaching to the optical device.

4. The laser pointer device according to claim 3, wherein the fitting has the laser placed at the top of the cap or the fitting has a cap-shaped fitting having the laser placed laterally along the cap.

5. The laser pointer device according to claim 1, wherein said switch is arranged for being coupled to a handle of the optical device.

6. The laser pointer device according to claim 1, wherein said laser pointer device comprises a battery pack for supplying power to the laser pointer device when activated.

7. The laser pointer device according to claim 6, wherein said laser pointer device comprises a cable connection for connecting the battery pack to the laser.

8. The laser pointer device according to claim 1, wherein said laser pointer device comprises a cable connection for connecting the user-operated controlled switch to the laser for remotely activating the laser.

9. The laser pointer device according to claim 1, wherein said laser pointer device comprises a wireless connection for wirelessly connecting the user-operated controlled switch to the laser for remotely activating the laser.

10. The laser pointer device according to claim 1, wherein said device is disposable.

11. The laser pointer device according to claim 1, wherein said the laser fitting is made of polypropylene, silicone, or their combinations.

12. The laser pointer device according claim 1, wherein said the laser fitting comprises adhesive for attaching to the optical device.

13. An article comprising the laser pointer device according to claim 1 configured for use for use in a laparoscopic surgery procedure, wherein the laser pointer device is attached to the optical device by the laser fitting.

14. A method for installing a laser pointer device according to claim 1 for use in a laparoscopic surgery procedure using an optical device, comprising the following step: attaching the laser by the laser fitting to the optical device.

15. (canceled)

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The following figures provide preferred embodiments for illustrating the disclosure and should not be seen as limiting the scope of disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 1: Schematic conceptual representation of an embodiment of the laser pointer device paired to an optic device.

[0032] FIG. 2: Schematic conceptual representation of embodiments for three different laser fittings, in FIGS. 2a), 2b) and 2c), in particular comprising, respectively, an elastic band fitting, a tube-shaped fitting, a fitting comprising one or more rings.

[0033] FIG. 3: Schematic conceptual representation of embodiments for two different laser fittings, in FIGS. 3a) and 3b), in particular comprising, respectively, a cap-shaped fitting having a laser placed at the top of the cap and a cap-shaped fitting having a laser placed laterally along the cap.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is typically comprised by: the laser point (1) is paired to a normal optic device and se the switch is located at the place where the hand holds (2) the optic.

[0035] In an embodiment, the laser pointer device (1) for use in a laparoscopic surgery procedure using an optical device (4), comprising: [0036] a laser (2) for pointing a laparoscopic surgery target; [0037] a fitting (3) for attaching laser to the optical device (4); herewith referred to as a laser fitting; [0038] a user-operated controlled switch (5) for remotely activating the laser (2); [0039] wherein the laser fitting (3) is detachable from the optical device (4).

[0040] In an embodiment, the laser fitting (3) comprises at least one fixation point for attaching to the optical device (4).

[0041] In an embodiment, the laser fitting (3) is a cap for attaching to the optical device (4).

[0042] In an embodiment, the switch (5) is arranged for being coupled to a handle (7) of the optical device (4).

[0043] In an embodiment, the laser pointer device (1) comprises a battery pack (6) for supplying power to the laser pointer device (1) when activated and comprises a cable connection (8) for connecting the battery pack (6) to the laser (2).

[0044] In an embodiment, the laser pointer device (1) comprises a cable connection (8) for connecting the user-operated controlled switch (5) to the laser (2) for remotely activating the laser (2).

[0045] In an embodiment, the laser pointer device (1) comprises a wireless connection (8) for wirelessly connecting the user-operated controlled switch (5) to the laser (2) for remotely activating the laser (2).

[0046] In an embodiment, said battery pack (6) is arranged for being coupled to a handle of the optical device (4).

[0047] In an embodiment, the laser (2) is arranged to emit a red or green coloured beam.

[0048] In an embodiment, the device (4) is disposable.

[0049] In an embodiment, the laser fitting (3) is made of polypropylene, silicone, or their combinations.

[0050] In an embodiment, the laser fitting (3) comprises adhesive for attaching to the optical device (4).

[0051] This disclosure, the laser pointer, allows the tutor to demonstrate, in a real situation and patient, the route to be followed because the tutor can point with the laser and in situ the exact planes that must be dissected. It has already been demonstrated in a simulation environment that the use of laser pointer reduces the learning curve and reduces the incidence of errors. In addition, it is very economical which makes it easily accessible and can be used with sufficient accessibility in the operating room, shortening the time spent in surgical teaching.

[0052] The term “comprising” whenever used in this document is intended to indicate the presence of stated features, integers, steps, components, but not to preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components or groups thereof.

[0053] The disclosure should not be seen in any way restricted to the embodiments described and a person with ordinary skill in the art will foresee many possibilities to modifications thereof. The above described embodiments are combinable. The following claims further set out particular embodiments of the disclosure.