Surgical system and operating device for surgical robot

Abstract

To provide a surgical system capable of suppressing a labor of component setting even when the component setting is not stored in an operation device of the surgical system.SOLUTION: This surgical system 100 includes: a surgical robot 1; an operation device 2 for operating the surgical robot 1 by a doctor; and a control device 28. The operation device 2 includes: a component capable of adjusting setting; and a reader 29 that acquires user information including user identification information and component setting information from an IC card 3 storing the user information. The control device 28 controls the component to adjust the component setting on the basis of the setting information acquired from the IC card 3 by the reader 29.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a surgical system, and more particularly to a surgical system equipped with an operating device including components with adjustable settings. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a surgical system provided with an operating device including components whose settings can be adjusted is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The above-mentioned Patent Document 1 discloses a surgical system including a surgical robot and an operating device including adjustable components for operating the surgical robot. The surgical system also includes a storage device that stores ergonomic settings such as the height of a display, the pedal position of a pedal system, and the height of an armrest as adjustable components in correspondence with a user's login ID, and is capable of automatically adjusting the height of the display by reading out the ergonomic settings from the storage device based on the user's login ID input from a touchpad. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] U.S. Patent No. 8,508,173 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the surgical system of Patent Document 1, the ergonomic settings are read from the storage device based on the user's login ID entered from the touchpad, and the display height, etc. are automatically adjusted. Here, in a medical institution that has newly introduced a surgical system, it is necessary to invite a supervising physician called a proctor to perform the robot-assisted surgery while receiving guidance and education. In such a case, the supervising physician cannot store the ergonomic settings in the storage device in advance, and it is necessary to store the ergonomic settings in the storage device after the supervising physician arrives at the medical institution, which is a time-consuming problem.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and one object of the present invention is to provide a surgical system that can reduce the effort required for adjusting the settings of components even when the settings of the components are not stored in the operating device of the surgical system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A surgical system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a surgical robot, an operating device for a doctor to operate the surgical robot, and a control device, wherein the operating device includes components with adjustable settings and an information reading unit that acquires user information from a storage medium that stores user information including a user's identification information and setting information of the components, and the control device controls the components to adjust the settings of the components based on the setting information acquired from the storage medium by the information reading unit.

[0008] In the surgical system according to one aspect of the present invention, as described above, the control device controls the components to adjust the settings of the components based on the setting information acquired from the storage medium by the information reading unit. This allows the settings of the components to be acquired from the storage medium carried by the doctor even if the settings of the components of the operation device are not stored in the storage device of the surgical system. As a result, since there is no need to manually input the settings of the components of the operation device, it is possible to reduce the effort required to adjust the settings of the components even if the settings of the components are not stored in the operation device of the surgical system. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, even if the settings of the components are not stored in the operation device of the surgical system, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required for setting the components. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a surgical operation system according to one embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a surgical operation system according to one embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 illustrates a scope-type display of a surgical system according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. [Diagram 5] 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 1. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of a display screen of a surgical system according to one embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of display of usage history information according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012] The configuration of a surgical operation system 100 according to one embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 1, the surgical system 100 includes a surgical robot 1 and an operation device 2 for operating the surgical robot 1. The surgical robot 1 and the operation device 2 are installed in the same facility. An assistant is placed near the surgical robot 1 as a surgical staff member. In addition, the surgical system 100 is equipped with a monitor cart 4 for the assistant to share information.

[0014] The surgical robot 1 includes one manipulator arm 11 that holds an endoscope 5, and multiple (three) manipulator arms 12 that hold a surgical instrument 6. The endoscope 5 captures an image of a surgical site inside a patient P. The surgical instrument 6 has an end effector such as forceps attached to its tip. In addition, an operating device 2 is provided for operating the manipulator arms 11 and 12.

[0015] The surgical robot 1 is placed in an operating room. The surgical robot 1 also includes a medical cart 13, a positioner 14, and an arm base 15. The surgical robot 1 is configured to be movable by the medical cart 13. The medical cart 13 is provided with a control device 16 that controls the operation of the surgical robot 1. The control device 16 controls the operation of the surgical robot 1 based on a command input to the operation device 2. The control device 16 includes a processing unit such as a CPU that executes a program, and a storage unit such as a memory in which the program is stored.

[0016] The medical cart 13 is also provided with an input device 17. The input device 17 is configured to receive operations for moving the manipulator arm 11, the manipulator arm 12, the positioner 14, and the arm base 15 and changing their postures, mainly for preparation of surgery before the procedure.

[0017] The positioner 14 is configured, for example, by a seven-axis articulated robot. The positioner 14 is placed on a medical cart 13. The positioner 14 moves the arm base 15. Specifically, the positioner 14 is configured to move the position of the arm base 15 in three dimensions.

[0018] The arm base 15 is attached to the tip of the positioner 14. In addition, the base portions of the manipulator arms 11 and 12 are attached to the arm base 15. The arm base 15, the manipulator arm 11, and the manipulator arm 12 are covered with a sterile drape when in use.

[0019] The operating device 2 is placed, for example, inside or outside an operating room. The operating device 2 includes an operating handle 21, a foot pedal 22, a touch panel 23, a scope-type display device 24, an armrest 25, a voice communication device 26, a sensor 27, a control device 28, a reader 29, and a support arm 30. The scope-type display device 24 is an example of a "display device" in the claims. The reader 29 is an example of an "information reading unit" and an "IC card reader" in the claims.

[0020] The operation handle 21 constitutes an operation handle for the operator (doctor) to input commands. The operation handle 21 is provided for the operator (doctor) to operate the manipulator arms 11 and 12 (endoscope 5 and surgical instrument 6). The operation handle 21 has a plurality of links and a plurality of joints connecting the links, and an encoder for detecting the amount of rotation is disposed in each joint. The operation handle 21 also receives the amount of operation for the manipulator arms 11 and 12 (endoscope 5 and surgical instrument 6). The operation handle 21 includes a pair of operation handles, a left-hand operation handle 21L operated by the left hand of the operator (doctor) and a right-hand operation handle 21R operated by the right hand of the operator (doctor). The left-hand operation handle 21L is used to operate the surgical instrument 6 held by one manipulator arm 12, and the right-hand operation handle 21R is used to operate the surgical instrument 6 held by the other manipulator arm 12.

[0021] Furthermore, the operating handle 21 can set the ratio (scaling) of the movement amount of the endoscope 5 and the surgical instrument 6 to the operation amount received by the operating handle 21. For example, when the scaling is set to 1 / 2, the endoscope 5 and the surgical instrument 6 are controlled to move a distance that is 1 / 2 the movement distance of the operating handle 21. This allows delicate surgery to be performed accurately.

[0022] A plurality of foot pedals 22 are provided for operating the surgical instrument 6 (endoscope 5) held by the manipulator arm 12 (11) of the surgical robot 1. In other words, a plurality of foot pedals 22 are provided for executing functions related to the endoscope 5 and the surgical instrument 6. The plurality of foot pedals 22 include, for example, a coagulation pedal, a cutting pedal, a camera pedal, and a clutch pedal. The plurality of foot pedals 22 are operated by the feet of an operator (doctor). When the camera pedal is operated, the endoscope held by the manipulator arm 11 can be moved by the operating handle 21. At this time, the endoscope is operated and moved by both the left-hand operating handle 21L and the right-hand operating handle 21R.

[0023] The multiple foot pedals 22 are arranged on a pedal tray 22a whose position can be adjusted forward and backward. The pedal tray 22a is provided below the operating handle 21. The pedal tray 22a is configured to be moved forward and backward by a motor.

[0024] The touch panel 23 accepts setting operations related to the operation device 2. The touch panel 23 is disposed on an arm rest 25. The scope-type display device 24 displays an endoscopic image (see FIG. 6) acquired by the endoscope 5. The scope-type display device 24 is an immersive display device that allows only the operator (doctor) to view the displayed image. The operator (doctor) operates the operation handle 21 and the foot pedal 22 while visually checking the affected area through the scope-type display device 24. The support arm 30 supports the scope-type display device 24 so that the height of the scope-type display device 24 can be adjusted to match the height of the face of the operator, such as the doctor.

[0025] The armrest 25 is formed in a bar shape, and configured so that the operator (doctor) can place his / her arm thereon when operating the operating handle 21. The audio communication device 26 is disposed in a position where the operator (doctor) can perform audio communication with the audio communication device 42 of the monitor cart 4 while looking into the scope-type display device 24. Specifically, the audio communication device 26 is disposed so as to be located near the head of the operator (doctor) while looking into the scope-type display device 24. The audio communication device 26 is disposed integrally with the scope-type display device 24, and the height of the audio communication device 26 can be adjusted integrally with the scope-type display device 24 by the support arm 30.

[0026] The sensor 27 is configured to detect whether or not the scope-type display device 24 is in a used state in which it is being looked into. The sensor 27 is disposed at a position where the sensor 27 can detect the head of the operator (doctor) when the operator (doctor) is looking into the scope-type display device 24. The sensor 27 is disposed integrally with the scope-type display device 24. The control device 28 controls the operation of the operating device 2. The control device 28 includes a processing unit such as a CPU that executes a program, and a storage unit 28a such as a memory in which programs and information are stored.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 2, the audio communication device 26 includes a microphone 261 and a speaker 262. The microphone 261 accepts audio input. The speaker 262 outputs audio. As shown in Fig. 3, the speaker 262 is disposed at a position close to the ear of the operator (doctor) when the operator (doctor) looks into the scope-type display device 24. The microphone 261 is disposed at a position close to the mouth of the operator (doctor) when the operator (doctor) looks into the scope-type display device 24. The microphone 261 and the speaker 262 are disposed integrally in the scope-type display device 24.

[0028] 1 and 2, the monitor cart 4 includes a display device 41 for displaying an endoscopic image acquired by an endoscope 5 (see FIG. 1), and an audio communication device 42 for audio communication with the audio communication device 26 of the operation device 2. The monitor cart 4 is disposed closer to the surgical robot 1 than the operation device 2. This allows an assistant who is disposed as a surgical staff member near the surgical robot 1 to check the endoscopic image and communicate with a doctor (operator). The audio communication device 42 includes a microphone 421 and a speaker 422. The microphone 421 accepts audio input. The speaker 422 outputs audio. The display device 41 is, for example, a flat panel display device or a curved panel display device.

[0029] Further, a control device 43 is disposed on the monitor cart 4. Images acquired by the endoscope 5 are input to the control device 43 of the monitor cart 4. The control device 43 performs image processing. The control device 43 includes a processing unit such as a CPU that executes a program, and a storage unit such as a memory in which the program is stored.

[0030] The control device 43 displays the same image on each of the scope-type display device 24 and the display device 41. That is, the same endoscopic image is displayed on each of the scope-type display device 24 and the display device 41.

[0031] As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the operation device 2 includes a sensor 27 that detects whether or not the scope-type display device 24 is in a use state in which it is being looked into. When the sensor 27 does not detect a use state, the control device 16 prohibits the operation of the manipulator arms 11 and 12 by the operation handle 21, and when the sensor 27 detects a use state, the control device 16 permits the operation of the manipulator arms 11 and 12 by the operation handle 21. When the sensor 27 does not detect a use state, the control device 16 prohibits the operation of the manipulator arms 11 and 12 by not accepting an input by the operation handle 21. Also, when the sensor 27 detects a use state, the control device 16 accepts a predetermined input by the operation handle 21 to operably connect the manipulator arm 12 to the operation handle 21.

[0032] Furthermore, the control device 43 generates a graphical user interface G to be superimposed on the endoscope image. The endoscope image on which the graphical user interface G generated by the control device 43 is superimposed is displayed on the display device 41, and is also sent to the operation device 2 and displayed on the scope-type display device 24.

[0033] Here, in this embodiment, the operation device 2 includes components whose settings can be adjusted. Also, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the reader 29 is configured to acquire user information 31 from an IC card 3 storing user information 31 including user identification information 32 and setting information 33 of the components. The control device 28 is configured to control the components so as to adjust the settings of the components based on the setting information acquired from the IC card 3 by the reader 29. As a result, even if the settings of the components of the operation device 2 are not stored in the storage device of the surgical operation system 100, the settings of the components can be acquired from the IC card 3 held by the doctor. As a result, since there is no need to manually input the settings of the components of the operation device 2, even if the settings of the components are not stored in the operation device 2 of the surgical operation system 100, it is possible to suppress the effort required for setting the components. The IC card 3 is an example of a "storage medium" in the claims.

[0034] When the surgical operation system 100 is started up, the control device 28 issues a notification to the touch panel 23 to prompt the user (such as a doctor) to hold the IC card 3 over the reader 29. When updating the user information 31 in the IC card 3, the control device 28 also issues a notification to prompt the user (such as a doctor) to hold the IC card 3 over the reader 29. For example, the user information 31 is updated when surgery or training is completed.

[0035] The components include one or more movable components whose ergonomic settings can be adjusted. The control device 28 controls the movement of the one or more movable components so as to adjust the ergonomic settings of the one or more movable components based on the setting information 33 acquired from the IC card 3 by the reader 29. This makes it possible to reduce the effort required to adjust the ergonomic settings of the movable components even if the ergonomic settings of the operating doctor are not stored in the operating device.

[0036] Specifically, the operation device 2 includes a height-adjustable armrest 25 as a component that allows for adjustment of ergonomic settings. As shown in FIG. 1, the reader 29 is provided on the armrest 25. This allows the height-adjustable armrest 25 to be easily set according to the physique and preferences of the doctor who operates it. By providing the reader 29 on the armrest 25 where the doctor can easily reach his / her hands, the doctor can easily bring the IC card 3 close to the reader 29 to read information. The operation device 2 is configured such that the height of the operation handle 21 is adjusted in conjunction with the adjustment of the height of the armrest 25.

[0037] As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, the reader 29 is disposed inside the armrest 25. The armrest 25 includes a lower member 251 and an upper member 252. The lower member 251 is formed of, for example, a metal. The upper member 252 is formed of a resin that easily transmits radio waves. The upper member 252 is formed of a material that is not too hard, since the operator's hand is placed on the upper member 252. For example, the upper member 252 is formed of an elastic material.

[0038] The reader 29 reads information from the IC card 3 by contactless communication. That is, the operator holds the IC card 3 over the armrest 25 to cause the operation device 2 to acquire the user information 31. The reader 29 includes an IC card reader that reads information stored in the IC card 3 as a storage medium. As a result, since the IC card 3 is used as the storage medium, the doctor can easily carry the storage medium (IC card 3).

[0039] The operation device 2 also includes a pedal tray 22a, the position of which can be adjusted forward and backward, as a component that allows for adjustment of ergonomic settings. This allows the operation position of the foot pedal 22 in the forward and backward directions to be easily set based on the setting information 33 obtained from the IC card 3.

[0040] The operation device 2 also includes, as components whose settings can be adjusted, a scope-type display device 24 whose brightness can be adjusted, a microphone 261 whose volume can be adjusted, and a speaker 262 whose volume can be adjusted. This allows the brightness of the scope-type display device 24 and the volume of the microphone 261 and the speaker 262 to be easily set based on the setting information 33 acquired from the IC card 3. The scope-type display device 24 also allows for contrast adjustment, and the contrast setting can be easily set based on the setting information 33 acquired from the IC card 3. The microphone 261 and the speaker 262 also allow for switching between on and off, and the switching between on and off can be easily set based on the setting information 33 acquired from the IC card 3.

[0041] The operation device 2 also includes an operation handle 21 as a component with adjustable settings. The operation handle 21 is capable of adjusting scaling, which is the ratio of the movement amount of the surgical robot 1 to the operation amount of the operation handle 21. This makes it possible to easily set the scaling based on the setting information 33 acquired from the IC card 3.

[0042] 1, armrest 25 is provided with touch panel 23. Touch panel 23 is configured to receive input of setting conditions for components. This allows the components to be easily set by operating touch panel 23 of armrest 25.

[0043] The reader 29 also has a function of writing information to the IC card 3. That is, the reader 29 also functions as a writer. The control device 28 controls the reader 29 to write the setting conditions of the components received by the touch panel 23 to the IC card 3. This allows the setting conditions of the components received by the touch panel 23 to be stored in the IC card 3 and carried around, so that even when using another operation device 2, the same setting conditions can be easily set.

[0044] The scope type display device 24 can set one screen layout from a plurality of screen layouts. The setting conditions of the scope type display device 24 as a component capable of adjusting the settings include the selection of a screen layout. This allows the screen layout to be easily set based on the setting information 33 acquired from the IC card 3. In addition, the scope type display device 24 displays a graphical user interface G superimposed on an image captured by the endoscope 5, as shown in FIG. 6. In this case, the superimposed graphical user interface G can be set.

[0045] For example, the design of the graphical user interface G can be set. The color of the graphical user interface G can be set. The size of the icons in the graphical user interface G can be set. The display of supplementary information such as the time to be displayed in the graphical user interface G can be switched on and off. The display of the position of the forceps outside the field of view displayed in the graphical user interface G can be switched on and off. The display of the level when the endoscope 5 is moved can be switched on and off. The display of the number of times the forceps have been used in the scope-type display device 24 can be switched on and off.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the control device 28 (16) determines whether or not certificate information 34 for robot-assisted endoscopic surgery obtained by the doctor is stored in the IC card 3, and if the certificate information 34 is stored, permits the use of the operation device 2 and the surgical robot 1. This makes it possible to prevent the surgical robot 1 from being used when it is not appropriate for the doctor to use the surgical system 100 to perform robot-assisted endoscopic surgery.

[0047] The certificate information 34 is information on a certificate issued to a doctor who has attended a training program provided by the manufacturer of the surgical robot 1, and includes, for example, a certificate number.

[0048] The certificate information 34 includes information on multiple certificates issued to doctors who have taken multiple training programs set for multiple surgical fields. For example, a certificate is issued to a doctor who has completed a training program to operate the surgical robot 1 for each surgical site and each surgical procedure. The control device 28 (16) permits the use of the operation device 2 and the surgical robot 1 for the surgical field for which the certificate included in the certificate information 34 has been issued. This makes it possible to prevent the operation device 2 and the surgical robot 1 from being used in a surgical field for which the training program using the surgical system 100 has not been taken.

[0049] Furthermore, when the certificate information 34 is not stored in the IC card 3, the control device 28 (16) restricts some of the functions of the operation device 2 and the surgical robot 1. This allows workers other than a doctor who does not have a certificate to perform tasks such as preparing the surgical robot 1, unlike when all functions of the operation device 2 and the surgical robot 1 are restricted. It is also possible to restrict the use of the operation device 2 and the surgical robot 1 from being performed by a person who does not have a certificate. For example, when the certificate information 34 is not stored, it is not possible to select an uncertified type of surgery, the types of surgical instruments 6 that can be used are restricted, and the range of movement of the manipulator arm 12 is restricted.

[0050] 7, when the doctor's use history information 35 of the surgical robot 1 is stored in the IC card 3, the control device 28 displays the use history information on the scope-type display device 24. This allows the doctor to easily check the use history of the surgical robot 1.

[0051] Specifically, the usage history information includes at least one of the following information: the total operation time of the surgical robot 1, the date and time of use of the surgical robot 1, and the number of cases in which surgery was performed using the surgical robot 1. This allows the doctor to easily check the total operation time of the surgical robot 1, the date and time of use of the surgical robot 1, or the number of cases in which surgery was performed using the surgical robot 1.

[0052] The control device 28 also controls the reader 29 to write information to the IC card 3 so as to update the usage history information stored in the IC card 3. This allows the doctor to easily update the usage history information by reading the information into the IC card 3 after performing surgery using the surgical operation system 100.

[0053] (Effects of this embodiment) In this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

[0054] In this embodiment, as described above, the control device 28 controls the components to adjust the settings of the components based on the setting information acquired from the IC card 3 by the reader 29. This allows the settings of the components to be acquired from the IC card 3 carried by the doctor even if the settings of the components of the operation device 2 are not stored in the storage device of the surgical system 100. As a result, since there is no need to manually input the settings of the components of the operation device 2, it is possible to reduce the effort required for setting the components even if the settings of the components are not stored in the operation device 2 of the surgical system 100.

[0055] (Modification) The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, not by the description of the embodiments above, and further includes all modifications (variations) within the meaning and scope of the claims.

[0056] For example, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the operation device was provided with a scope-type display device, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation device may be provided with a curved panel display device or a flat panel display device other than a scope-type display device.

[0057] In the above embodiment, an example of a configuration in which an audio communication device is provided on the monitor cart to perform audio communication is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, an audio communication device may be provided on the surgical robot to perform audio communication.

[0058] In the above embodiment, an example of a configuration in which an IC card is used as a storage medium and a reader that reads information from the IC card is used as an information reading unit is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, a storage medium other than an IC card may be used as a storage medium. For example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone that can communicate contactlessly may be used as a storage medium. Also, a storage medium that communicates information by contact connection such as a USB memory or an SD card may be used. Also, a card-type storage medium that reads magnetism may be used.

[0059] In the above embodiment, the reader as the information reading unit is provided on the armrest, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the information reading unit may be provided on a place other than the armrest. For example, the information reading unit may be provided on the display device or a support arm that supports the display device.

[0060] In addition, in the above embodiment, the armrest and the pedal tray are shown as examples of movable components, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the position of the display device may be movable by a drive unit, and the display device may be a movable component. Also, the position of the operating handle may be adjustable independently of the height adjustment of the armrest, and the operating handle may be a movable component. Also, a chair whose height and angle are adjustable may be provided, and the chair may be a movable component.

[0061] In the above embodiment, the surgical robot and the operation device are installed in the same facility, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the surgical robot and the first operation device are installed in a first facility, and a second operation device is further installed in a second facility, and remote surgery support may be performed by operating the surgical robot installed in the first facility with the second operation device via an external network.

[0062] [Aspects] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the exemplary embodiments described above are examples of the following aspects.

[0063] (Item 1) A surgical robot, an operating device for a doctor to operate the surgical robot; A control device, the operation device includes a component with adjustable settings, and an information reading unit that acquires user information from a storage medium that stores user information including user identification information and setting information of the component, The control device controls the components to adjust settings of the components based on the setting information acquired from the storage medium by the information reading unit.

[0064] (Item 2) the components include one or more movable components capable of adjusting ergonomic settings; 2. The surgical system according to claim 1, wherein the control device controls the movement of the one or more movable components to adjust the ergonomic settings of the one or more movable components based on the setting information acquired from the storage medium by the information reading unit.

[0065] (Item 3) the one or more movable components include a height adjustable armrest; 3. The surgical system according to claim 2, wherein the information reading unit is provided on the armrest.

[0066] (Item 4) The armrest is provided with a touch panel, 4. The surgical system of claim 3, wherein the touch panel is configured to accept input of setting conditions of the components.

[0067] (Item 5) the information reading unit has a function of writing information to the storage medium, 5. The surgical system according to item 4, wherein the control device controls the information reading unit to write the setting conditions of the components received by the touch panel to the storage medium.

[0068] (Item 6) the one or more movable components include a pedal tray whose position is adjustable forward and backward; 6. The surgical system according to any one of items 2 to 5, wherein the pedal tray has a plurality of foot pedals arranged thereon for operating a surgical instrument held by a manipulator of the surgical robot.

[0069] (Item 7) 7. The surgical system according to any one of items 1 to 6, wherein the components include a display device with adjustable brightness, a microphone with adjustable volume, and a speaker with adjustable volume.

[0070] (Item 8) The surgical system according to any one of items 1 to 7, wherein the components include an operating handle for operating the surgical robot to move the surgical robot, and the settings include scaling which is a ratio of the amount of movement of the surgical robot to the amount of operation of the operating handle.

[0071] (Item 9) The display device is capable of setting one screen layout from a plurality of screen layouts, The surgical system according to item 7, wherein the setting conditions of the display device include a selection of the screen layout.

[0072] (Item 10) The surgical system according to any one of items 1 to 9, wherein the control device determines whether or not the storage medium stores information about a certificate for robot-assisted endoscopic surgery obtained by the doctor, and if the certificate information is stored, permits the use of the operating device and the surgical robot.

[0073] (Item 11) the certificate is issued for each of a plurality of surgical specialties; 11. The surgical system according to claim 10, wherein the control device authorizes the use of the operating device and the surgical robot for the surgical field in which the certificate information is stored in the storage medium.

[0074] (Item 12) 12. The surgical system according to claim 10, wherein the control device limits some functions of the operation device and the surgical robot when the certificate information is not stored in the storage medium.

[0075] (Item 13) 13. The surgical system according to any one of items 10 to 12, wherein the certificate is obtained by attending a training program provided by a manufacturer of the surgical robot.

[0076] (Item 14) The operation device includes a display device, The surgical system according to any one of items 1 to 13, wherein the control device displays the usage history information on the display device when the usage history information of the doctor's surgical robot is stored in the storage medium.

[0077] (Item 15) Item 15. The surgical system of item 14, wherein the usage history information includes at least one of the following information: total operating time of the surgical robot, date and time of use of the surgical robot, and number of cases in which surgery was performed using the surgical robot.

[0078] (Item 16) the information reading unit has a function of writing information to the storage medium, Item 16. The surgical system according to item 14 or 15, wherein the control device controls the information reading unit to write information to the storage medium so as to update the usage history information stored in the storage medium.

[0079] (Item 17) 17. The surgical operation system according to any one of items 1 to 16, wherein the information reading unit includes an IC card reader that reads information stored in an IC card serving as the storage medium. [Explanation of symbols]

[0080] 1. Surgical robots 2 Control device 3. IC card (storage medium) 22 Foot Pedal 22a Pedal Tray 23 Touch Panel 24 Scope-type display device (display device) 25 Armrest 28 Control device 29 Reader (information reading unit, IC card reader) 31 User Information 32 User Identification Information 33 Setting information 34 Certificate information 35 Usage History Information 100 Surgical System 261 Microphone 262 Speaker

Claims

1. Surgical robots and an operating device for a doctor to operate the surgical robot; a control device; the operation device includes: a component whose setting can be adjusted; and an information reading unit that stores user information including user identification information and setting information of the component, and acquires the user information from a storage medium that is portable by the user; The control device controls the components to adjust settings of the components based on the setting information acquired from the storage medium by the information reading unit.

2. the components include one or more movable components that allow for adjustable ergonomic settings; 2. The surgical system according to claim 1, wherein the control device controls the movement of the one or more movable components to adjust the ergonomic settings of the one or more movable components based on the setting information acquired from the storage medium by the information reading unit.

3. The components include height adjustable armrests; The surgical system according to claim 1 , wherein the information reading unit is provided on the armrest.

4. The armrest is provided with a touch panel, The surgical system according to claim 3 , wherein the touch panel is configured to accept input of setting conditions of the component.

5. the information reading unit has a function of writing information to the storage medium, The surgical system according to claim 4 , wherein the control device controls the information reading unit to write the setting conditions of the components received by the touch panel to the storage medium.

6. The components include a pedal tray whose position is adjustable forward and backward; The surgical system according to claim 1 , wherein the pedal tray has a plurality of foot pedals arranged thereon for operating surgical instruments held by manipulators of the surgical robot.

7. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the components include a display with adjustable brightness, a microphone with adjustable volume, and a speaker with adjustable volume.

8. The surgical system of claim 1, wherein the components include an operating handle for operating to move the surgical robot, and the setting information includes scaling information that is the ratio of the movement amount of the surgical robot to the operation amount of the operating handle.

9. the display device is capable of setting one screen layout from a plurality of screen layouts; The surgical system according to claim 7 , wherein the setting information of the display device includes a selection of the screen layout.

10. 2. The surgical system according to claim 1, wherein the control device determines whether the storage medium stores information on a certificate for robot-assisted endoscopic surgery obtained by the doctor, and if the certificate information is stored, permits use of the operating device and the surgical robot.

11. the certificate is issued for each of a plurality of surgical specialties; The surgical system according to claim 10 , wherein the control device authorizes use of the operating device and the surgical robot for a surgical field for which the certificate information is stored in the storage medium.

12. The surgical system according to claim 10 , wherein the control device limits some functions of the operation device and the surgical robot when the certificate information is not stored in the storage medium.

13. the operating device includes a display device, The surgical system according to claim 1 , wherein, when the storage medium stores usage history information of the surgical robot by the doctor, the control device displays the usage history information on the display device.

14. The surgical system according to claim 13, wherein the usage history information includes at least one of the following information: total operating time of the surgical robot, date and time of use of the surgical robot, and number of cases in which surgery was performed using the surgical robot.

15. the information reading unit has a function of writing information to the storage medium, The surgical system according to claim 13 , wherein the control device controls the information reader to write information to the storage medium so as to update the usage history information stored in the storage medium.

16. The surgical system according to claim 1 , wherein the information reading unit is configured to read, in a non-contact manner, information stored in an IC card or a mobile terminal as the storage medium.

17. A surgical robot operating device for a doctor to operate a surgical robot, comprising: configurable components, an information reading unit that stores user information including user identification information and setting information of the component, and acquires the user information from a storage medium that is portable by the user; a control device; The control device automatically adjusts the settings of the components based on the setting information acquired from the storage medium by the information reading unit.

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