539results about "Surgical microscopes" patented technology

The invention discloses a living blood vessel and lymph multi-parameter quantitative photoacoustic microscopic imaging system which comprises a high repetition frequency laser source, a photoacoustic scanning probe and a molecular imaging device. Through the cooperation of the multi-wavelength fast switching laser and the high-speed scanning probe, synchronous, dynamic and quantitative imaging of vascular function parameters and lymph concentration in a living tissue microenvironment is realized. The system has a video-level imaging rate and can capture a rapid biological process; through coaxial design of dispersion correction and a photoacoustic focus, high spatial resolution and high signal-to-noise ratio of a multispectral image are guaranteed; and the compact probe design realizes large-range scanning. The technology provides a powerful in-vivo visualization tool for research on life science problems such as tumor evolution and drug metabolism.

A system and method for visualizing blood flow are disclosed. The method generally includes obtaining a laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) image of blood flow; obtaining a white light image of a tissue, the white light image capturing an anatomical structure of a subject in a region associated with the LSCI image of the blood flow; spatially registering the LSCI image and the white light image with one another; overlaying the spatially registered LSCI and white light images; and generating display data which includes the spatially registered LSCI and white light images and that continuously depicts the blood flow overlaying the tissue.

A system for automatically focusing ("autofocusing") a microscope during an inner limiting membrane (ILM) peeling maneuver is configured to output low-coherence infrared (IR) light toward the eye during the maneuver. The system includes an interferometer that senses an axial distance between the microscope and ILM and outputs distance signals indicative of the sensed axial distance. An electronic control unit (ECU) is in communication with motor-driven lenses of the microscope and with an IR light source of the interferometer. Execution of the instructions causes the ECU to receive the distance signals from the interferometer. In response to the distance signals, the ECU transmits a focus control signal to the lens(es) to thereby resolve the ILM with a desired depth-of-field. The ECU automatically adjusts a focus level of the microscope on the ILM to accommodate for respiration-related movements of the patient.

The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for calibrating an optical system of a surgical microscope, a corresponding computer program, a computer-readable storage medium storing such a program and a computer executing the program, as well as a medical system comprising an electronic data storage device and the aforementioned computer. The present disclosure further relates to a computer-implemented method, a computer program and a system for determining the spatial position of an object to be tracked not only via the surgical microscope, but also via a separate detection system. In case a deviation between the detected spatial positions is recognized, the optical system of the surgical microscope is re-calibrated.

A generic reference model for a planned operation defines a multiplicity of landmarks that describe the planned operation. State data that describe a specific operation are received, for example by a surgical microscope, while performing a specific operation on the basis of the planned operation. Then the generic reference model is individualized in relation to the specific operation on the basis of the state data by virtue of adapting one or more landmarks of the multiplicity of landmarks to the specific operation.

The utility model discloses a surgical microscope integrated with surgical navigation, which comprises a support and a microscope, the support comprises a base and a cross arm component mounted on the base, the microscope is connected with the cross arm component, and the surgical microscope is characterized by further comprising a navigation component and a telescopic adjusting component, the navigation part is installed at one end of the telescopic adjusting part, the other end of the telescopic adjusting part is connected with the cross arm assembly or the base, the telescopic adjusting part can rotate around a first rotating shaft relative to the cross arm assembly or the base, and the navigation part can move and / or rotate in the direction close to or away from the microscope. According to the utility model, the occupied diagnosis and treatment space is reduced, and the operation convenience is improved.

Systems and methods employing a surgical robotic surgeon console with a display for use by a surgeon in a remote surgery are provided. The surgical robotic surgeon console includes a console frame and a horizontal member connected to the console frame. the horizontal member extending outwardly from the console frame and positioned above the display. Also provided is a head bar mounted on the horizontal member and the head bar configured to support a user's head relative to the display. Also provided is a system for camera control based at least in part on live gaze location information.

A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together. 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 images 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 at least partially transparent. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices.

The present invention relates to a robotic microscope system (100, 100′) for imaging and displaying images of an operating field (6), comprising:a microscopic imaging system (10, 10′), comprising at least one microscopic imaging unit (1), the at least one microscopic imaging unit (1) comprises at least one imaging device (8) providing a field of view (9) for imaging the operating field (6),a robotic device (20), operatively connected to the microscopic imaging system (10, 10′) configured for a controlled movement of the microscopic imaging system (10, 10′) in at least one degree of freedom,at least one display device (30) operatively connected to the at least one microscopic imaging unit (1) and configured to display at least the images of the operating field (6) imaged by the at least one imaging device (8),at least a first detection device (3a) and a second detection device (3b), each of which providing a field of view (4a, 4b) for detecting at least one of a position, an orientation and a movement sequence of at least one control triggering object (5a, 5b) as at least one trigger characteristic, anda control device (1b) configured to control at least one of the at least one microscopic imaging unit (1), the robotic device (20) and the display device (30) in accordance with the at least one detected trigger characteristic detected by at least one of the first detection device (3a) and the second detection device (3b) within a predetermined portion of the respective field of view (4a, 4b) for detecting the at least one trigger characteristic to adapt images of the operating field (6) to be displayed.The present invention also relates to a method for controlling such robotic microscope system and a respective computer program product.

The present invention relates to an image navigation method and system for a surgical microscope. The method includes: first, after fixing a surgical object and markers, radiographing the surgical object and markers to obtain a three-dimensional digital image; then, positioning the markers in the three-dimensional digital image to form a three-dimensional coordinate system and obtain the relative position between the target lesion and the markers; then, plotting a surgical instrument entry point and path guidance points on the three-dimensional digital image to form a navigation path, and transmitting the navigation path data to a media signal processing device; then, positioning the target lesion and markers within the field of view of the surgical microscope and transmitting the image within the field of view of the surgical microscope to the media signal processing device; the media signal processing device recognizing the markers to form a three-dimensional space corresponding to the image within the field of view of the surgical microscope; and real-time navigation is achieved by superimposing the navigation path image at predetermined coordinates on the image within the field of view of the surgical microscope in the three-dimensional space. The system includes a surgical microscope, a media signal processing device, and markers, and the surgical microscope includes a microscope tube and an image enhancement device. By accurately positioning the surgical instrument entry point and path guidance point, the present invention can guide a doctor or related personnel in completing dental treatment and surgery, thereby improving the precision of surgery.

Devices, systems, and methods for a robot-assisted surgery. A surgical robotic system with integrated navigation and multiple surgical arms may assist a user with one or more surgical procedures. In addition to the multiple surgical arms, the robotic system may also have peripheral arms to position a navigation camera and surgeon displays. The robotic system is collaborative to allow for easy integration into procedural workflows, for example, to install pedicle screws, interbody implants, or other surgical devices.

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.

A control system of an aspect according to the present disclosure includes a robot including an actuator, and an estimation section that estimates external force received by the robot on the basis of state information of the robot, in which the actuator includes an encoder on an output shaft side, a speed reducer that has backdrivability, that is coupled to the encoder on the output shaft side, and that is a load element, a motor coupled to the speed reducer, and an encoder on an input shaft side which encoder is coupled to the motor.

The present invention discloses an image enhancement system and an implementation method therefor. The system comprises a media signal processing apparatus, an image enhancement apparatus, a microscope body, and a binocular tube. The image enhancement apparatus comprises a housing, and a display device and a superposition lens group that are disposed in the housing, the display device is connected to the media signal processing apparatus, the superposition lens group is disposed on a main optical path of the microscope body, the binocular tube is disposed on the microscope body, the display device is configured to receive information data sent by the media signal processing apparatus and convert the received information data into an optical image, the optical image sent by the display device is superposed to the main optical path of the microscope body through the superposition lens group to form a superposed image, and the superposed image can be observed through the binocular tube. In this application, some images with additional information may be superposed into an observation field of view of a microscope, so that an operator can observe required information more intuitively, and compare, superpose, and fuse the information with a real object under the microscope better, thereby improving operation accuracy and precision.

An apparatus for intraoperative nerve identification and / or visualization of a target of interest of a living subject comprises a light source; an imaging head configured to acquire a polarized diffuse reflectance spectral image from the illuminated target of interest; and a controller configured to control the imaging head and to process the acquired polarized diffuse reflectance spectral image.

An adjustable binocular lens tube, comprising a connection seat component, an interpupillary distance adjustment sheet (2) connected to the connection seat component, an eyepiece lens tube holder (3) connected to the interpupillary distance adjustment sheet (2), and an eyepiece lens tube component connected to the eyepiece lens tube holder (3), wherein an aperture (100) is formed in the connection seat component, the eyepiece lens tube component is connected to the eyepiece lens tube holder (3) via an adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism comprises an adjustment ring (60) connected to the eyepiece lens tube holder (3) and axially movable relative to the eyepiece lens tube holder (3), the eyepiece lens tube component is connected to the adjustment ring (60), and an optical lens (4) capable of being cut in or out of the aperture is provided in the connection seat component. By adjusting the binocular lens tube during the use of the surgical microscope, a comfortable posture is provided for the doctor, enabling the doctor to always concentrate on high-precision work, meeting the usage needs of different doctors, and working in a posture based on ergonomics to reduce fatigue during the use of the surgical microscope.

The present disclosure relates to a medical robot-assisted visualization system (1) for visualizing, in particular during a surgical operation on a patient (P), having a robot (2), the robot has a robot base (4), a movable medical vehicle preferably as a mobile robot base (4), and a movable robot arm (6) connected to the robot base (4); the invention relates to a robot (2) comprising a movable robot arm (6), a visualization unit (8) as an end effector of the robot (2), which visualization unit is mounted or mounted on the movable robot arm (6) and can be spatially positioned, in particular arranged in position and orientation, by means of the movement of the robot arm (6), and a control unit (10), the control unit is adapted to control at least one position and / or orientation of the visualization unit (8). The robot (2) is a seven-axis robot and / or the robot arm (6) has seven axes and is rotatable, in particular about seven axes of rotation, by means of which the robot arm (6) can be moved into different robot arm postures with a constant position and / or orientation of the visualization unit (8). The disclosure also relates to a control method for a medical robot-assisted visualization system (1) according to the parallel claims, a computer-readable storage medium and a computer program.

The invention relates to an observation device (10) with a positioning unit (11) for positioning an optical unit (12) in a beam path (13) of a microscope between an objective of the microscope and in front of an eye to be observed, and to a method for observing an eye with such an observation device, wherein the positioning unit comprises a connecting device (14), a positioning device (15), a receiving device (16), and the optical unit, wherein the optical unit comprises a lens used for observing an ocular fundus and a further optical element, wherein the positioning unit comprises a pivoting device (19) by means of which the optical unit can be pivoted out of or into the beam path, wherein the positioning unit can be coupled to the microscope by means of the connecting device, wherein the lens is adapted to the positioning device by means of the receiving device,wherein the receiving device is formed at least predominantly, preferably entirely, from plastic material, wherein the positioning device has a tube (24) which is pivotably arranged on the pivoting device, wherein the tube is formed at least predominantly or entirely from metal.,

Disclosed herein are systems for imaging of samples, for example, using an array of micro optical elements and methods of their use. In some embodiments, an optical chip comprising an array of micro optical elements moves relative to an imaging window and a detector in order to scan over a sample to produce an image. A focal plane can reside within a sample or on its surface during imaging. In some embodiments, detecting optics are used to detect back-emitted light collected by an array of micro optical elements that is generated by an illumination beam impinging on a sample. In some embodiments, an imaging system has a large field of view and a large optical chip such that an entire surface of a sample can be imaged quickly. In some embodiments, a sample is accessible by a user during imaging due to the sample being exposed.

A ophthalmologic surgical system configured to enable scanning and imaging of the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the patient's eye via the image processing subsystem; to provide for the production of a surgical plan based on imaging and eye data received from the image processing subsystem; and to provide for accurate surgical guidance that is based on the surgical plans produced by the planning subsystem where such surgical guidance is timely corrected and / or adapted to adjust for movement of the patient's eye in the course of the surgical procedure.

The invention relates to a method for providing different stereo image output signals (SBA1, SBA2) using a medical visualisation system (4), the method comprising the following steps: a. receiving at least one first stereo image signal (SB1) which has been generated by a stereo system (22) of a surgical microscope (10) and represents a three-dimensional image of an examination region (1); b. providing the first stereo image signal (SB1) as a first stereo image output signal (SBA1) or processing the first stereo image signal (SB1) to form a first stereo image output signal (SBA1); c. providing a further stereo image output signal (SBA2) which represents a further three-dimensional image of the examination region (1), wherein the first stereo image output signal (SBA1) is provided for the complete display of an image according to a first visualisation modality (VM1), and the further stereo image output signal (SBA2) is provided for the complete display of an image according to a further visualisation modality (VM2), wherein the first and the further visualisation modalities (VM1, VM2) are visualisation modalities (VM1, VM2) that are different from one another and are viewer-specific. The invention also relates to a medical visualisation system (4) and to a computer program product.

To support ophthalmic examinations or procedures, a video image with a marker (16) superimposed on it is displayed on a first display (18). The marker (16) can be entered on a second display (22) with a touch-sensitive screen. To increase the system's safety for the user, at least part of the marker (16) is automatically hidden from the video image when a certain condition is met. This makes it possible, for example, to hide the marker (16) after a certain time or upon certain events, thus providing an unobstructed view of the eye.

First and second handles 18 and 20 extend from first and second plier parts 24 and 26 with a tool shaft 14 disposed on the handle 20 and extending outward of a pivot at 34 and stows into the outer side of the handle 20. The base 42 of the tool shaft 14 has a mating profile 80 which engages a complimentary mating profile 48 disposed on the pivot at 32 or at a complimentary mating profile 48 in an accessory tool 50. The tool shaft 14 is locked in place by closing the two handles 18 and 20 and engaging the handle locking mechanism 30, and extends from a center of the two handles 18 and 20 when closed.

The invention relates to a method for generating an augmented image (AA) by a medical visualization system (4) comprising the steps: a. Receiving at least one image signal generated by at least one image acquisition device (5) of an operating microscope (10) and representing an image (A1) of an examination area (1), b. Dividing the image (A1) into a foreground area (V) and a background area (H), c. Receiving at least one signal that represents or encodes additional information (II) for augmentation, d. Generating the augmented image (AA) by overlaying the background area (H) of the image (A1) of the examination area (1) or part thereof with the additional information (ZI) as well as a medical visualization system (4) and a computer program product.

Disclosed herein are viewing systems configured for viewing an image of a biological object illuminated with light and a viewing device (e.g., loupes, glasses, etc.) and methods for operation thereof. The viewing device comprises a plurality of viewing modes: a white light mode, a fluorescent light mode, and an overlay mode, and a shutter that opens and closes in accordance with the viewing mode. An overlay image is an image of the biological object when the biological object is illuminated with both white light and fluorescent light, causing the overlay image to be an overlay of the white light image and the fluorescent light image. The disclosed systems and methods allow a user (e.g., a surgeon, medical staff, etc.) to preserve the ergonomics offered by eyewear while providing fluorescent viewing capabilities, particularly with visible fluorescent dyes.

Examination device for optical medical examinations, in particular dermatoscope, with optics (14) and a lighting device (16), wherein the optics (14) has an optical axis (A) and defines an examination area (U), wherein the lighting device (16) has at least one first light source (30) and at least one second light source (32), wherein the at least one first light source (30) and the at least one second light source (32) are arranged such that they jointly illuminate the area of ​​investigation (U), wherein the at least one first light source (30) is configured to emit white light with a color temperature of 5000K and the at least one second light source (32) is configured to emit light that is bluer than the white light emitted by the at least one first light source (30), wherein the light emitted by the at least one second light source (32) has a wavelength of 400 nm to 550 nm, and wherein the examination device (10) is set up such that that when the lighting device (16) is activated, at least one first light source (30) is always switched on, that at least one second light source (32) can be switched on in addition to at least one first light source (30), that the luminous intensity of the light emitted by the at least one second light source (32) is variable, and that the color temperature of the light emitted by the lighting device (16) can be set within a color temperature range between 5000K and 12000K.

An imaging probe comprises a camera or endoscope with an external detector array, in which the probe is sized and shaped for surgical placement in an eye to image the eye from an interior of the eye during treatment. The imaging probe and a treatment probe 500 can be coupled together with a fastener or contained within a housing. The imaging probe and the treatment probe 500 can be sized and shaped to enter the eye through an incision in the cornea and image one or more of the ciliary body band or the scleral spur. The treatment probe 500 may comprise a treatment optical fiber or a surgical placement device to deliver an implant. A processor coupled to the detector can be configured with instructions to identify a location of one or more of the ciliary body band, the scleral spur, Schwalbe's line, or Schlemm's canal from the image.

Method for generating reference information of an eye (2), wherein at least one piece of characterization information, by which a rhexis size and / or a rhexis position of a potential actual rhexis (35) on an anterior capsular bag wall (22) of the eye (2) is characterized, is input into an input unit (25) of an ophthalmic surgical device (24), and depending on the characterization information, a reference rhexis (32) is determined as at least one component of the reference information of the eye (2) by an evaluation unit (26) of the ophthalmic surgical device (24), wherein the determined reference rhexis (32) is optically displayed by an optical display unit (27) of the ophthalmic surgical device (24), characterized in that during a surgical procedure, the movement of a mechanical tearing tool (33), which is used to tear open the anterior capsular bag wall (22),is detected with at least one detection device (29) of the ophthalmic surgical device (24) and / or a previously generated tear line of the performed actual rhexis (35) is detected and / or a future tear line of the actual rhexis (35) is determined, wherein, depending on at least one of these intervention information items, a deviation of the actual rhexis (35) that has already occurred from the determined and optically displayed reference rhexis (32) is determined and / or a deviation of the actual rhexis (35) that may occur in the future from the determined and optically displayed reference rhexis (32) is determined.