30 results about "Operative Surgical Procedures" patented technology

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems, devices and methods for performing a surgical step or surgical procedure with visual guidance using a head mounted display with systems, techniques and methods for improving the accuracy of an augmented reality display and / or for enhancing the 3D visualization of an augmented reality display.

A tool feeding system includes a tool cart having a tool cart coordinate space and surgical tools removably carried by the tool cart at known locations within the tool cart coordinate space. The tool cart is physically attached to a surgical robotic system having one or more surgical robotic arms and a central control unit which controls movement of the robotic arms in a surgical robotic coordinate space. The central control unit registers the tool cart coordinate space with the surgical robotic coordinate space to create a common surgical robotic space, allowing the central control unit to kinematically control motion of the surgical robotic arms within the common surgical robotic space to retrieve and return multiple tools and perform surgical procedures with the tools.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods concerning identifying and classifying target orthopedic joints using one or more deep learning networks and alignment angles, wherein the deep learning networks are configured to identify one or more alignment angles of the identified target orthopedic joint to then classify the target orthopedic joint into one or more classes selected from a set of pre-defined classes. Exemplary systems, apparatuses, and methods may further comprise recommending a type of surgical procedure based on the classification of the identified target orthopedic joint.

A co-maneuvering robotic system that can be used to assist laparoscopic surgical procedures is described herein. The co-manipulated robotic system allows a surgeon to use commercially available surgical tools while providing benefits associated with surgical robots. Advantageously, the surgical tool can be seamlessly coupled to the robotic arm using a disposable coupler while the reusable portion of the robotic arm remains in the sterile drape. Further, the co-manipulated robotic system may operate in multiple modes to enhance availability and safety while allowing a surgeon to position the instrument directly with the instrument handle and further maintain the desired position of the instrument using the robotic arm.

A cranial spring for treatment of craniosynostosis includes two arms that extend from a center point or center portion and have a space or gap disposed between end portions of the arms. Each of the arms can include a foot portion configured to distribute a spring force over a wider surface area of bone relative to conventional cranial springs. In some examples, the arms are linear and extend away from a curved central vertex portion, thereby giving the spring an overall U-shape or V-shape configuration. In other examples, the arms are continuously curved thereby giving the spring an overall circular shape. The spring can be formed from a bioresorbable material that is configured to dissolve after implantation over a specified resorption period, and therefore can be used in cranioplasty without requiring a second surgical procedure for removal thereof.

Systems, methods and devices for surgical procedurelization via a modular energy system are disclosed herein. In various aspects, the systems, methods and devices include an energy module, a header module communicably coupled to the energy module, and a display screen capable of rendering a graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI may be configured to display a plurality of steps that correspond with actions performed by a user while operating the modular energy system. In some aspects, the steps displayed are steps of a predetermined procedural checklist corresponding with a mental model followed by the user while performing a surgical procedure. In some aspects, the steps displayed are steps of an output verification process.

The application provides a method (700) for pre-operative planning for a multi-arm robotic surgical system (100) comprising surgical instruments (110, 112, 114, 116) coupled to robotic arms (102b, 102c, 102d, 102e), and a camera (C) coupled to robotic arm (102a). Each robotic arm is mounted on one of a plurality of robotic carts (SL, PL, CA, PR, SR) arranged along an operating table (104) and a patient lying on the operating table (104). The method (700) comprises storing (702) at least one of various human anatomical data and body habitus in a database (304) of a server (302). Then, the server (302) creates (704) a set of models indicating placement of ports on the body of the patient. A graphical user interface (GUI) (306) receives (706) the required patient data and details of a surgical procedure to be performed as input. A processor (308) analyzes (708) the received input with respect to the set of models and identifies (710) an appropriate model. The location of each robotic cart is detected (712) and displayed (714). An optimum configuration of each of the robotic arms and a desired location of each of the plurality of robotic carts is calculated (716). The plurality of robotic carts is placed (718) at the desired location of the plurality of robotic carts having the optimum configuration of each of the robotic arm. The distal end of the plurality of robotic arms is manipulated (720) and docked (722) according to the identified optimum placement of ports on the body of the patient.

A surgical assistance system may have a processing unit; and a non-transitory computer-readable memory communicatively coupled to the processing unit and comprising computer-readable program instructions executable by the processing unit for: obtaining at least one radiographic image of a patient prior to a surgical procedure; image processing the at least on radiographic image of the patient using a parametrized machine learning module; and outputting implant parameter recommendations to an operator of the surgical procedure.

Disclosed are systems, devices, methods and surgical procedures for altering and / or correcting the alignment of adjacent bones, including bones of the spine, during spinal fusion or similar procedures.

Add-on couplers and coupler systems for use in surgical procedures and methods for utilizing add-on couplers in surgical procedures are provided. In some implementations, the add-on coupler includes a coupler receptacle configured to receive and couple to a first coupler, the first coupler being configured, in some cases, to couple to an implant anchor. In some implementations, the add on coupler includes a rod receptacle configured to receive a rod of a second coupler. In some cases, the second coupler and add-on coupler are coupled to an existing component from an earlier surgical procedure, thereby removing the need to remove the existing component prior to installing a new component. Additional implementations are described.

Various disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for determining precise surgical instrument kinematic data, such as the pose of the colonoscope when examining the large intestine. The pose may then be used in building a model inside the patient from which reference geometry, such as a centerline, and navigation feedback, such as an omission in viewing by the operator, may be generated. Some embodiments may also determine the suitability of the data frame to downstream processing (e.g., downstream positioning and mapping operations) based on the intra-operative field of view, such as whether the frame is undesirably obscured or depicts an obstacle. Metrics or graphical feedback may then be presented to the operating surgeon or viewer of the surgical procedure, e.g., relating to one or more of the surgical instrument movement relative to the centerline, the comprehensiveness of the examination by the operator, and the amount of undesired frames encountered during the examination.

Systems and methods for designing and implementing patient-specific surgical procedures and / or medical devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a patient data set of a patient. The patient data set is compared to a plurality of reference patient data sets, wherein each of the plurality of reference patient data sets is associated with a corresponding reference patient. A subset of the plurality of reference patient data sets is selected based, at least partly, on similarity to the patient data set and treatment outcome of the corresponding reference patient. Based on the selected subset, at least one surgical procedure or medical device design for treating the patient is generated.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods concerning identifying and classifying target orthopedic joints using one or more deep learning networks and alignment angles, wherein the deep learning networks are configured to identify one or more alignment angles of the identified target orthopedic joint to then classify the target orthopedic joint into one or more classes selected from a set of pre-defined classes. Exemplary systems, apparatuses, and methods may further comprise recommending a type of surgical procedure based on the classification of the identified target orthopedic joint.

A device, such as a computing device or a surgical device, may receive surgical operation data associated with a surgical operation. Based on the surgical operation data, a device may identify a surgical device to be used for a surgical operation and / or one or more surgical steps associated with a surgical operation. Based on the identified surgical device, the one or more surgical steps, and / or the surgical operation data, a device may determine an allowable operation range controlling a surgical device for a surgical procedure. A device may receive an adjustment input configuration to control a surgical device for a surgical step. A device may determine whether the adjustment input configuration is outside of the determined allowable operation range. Based on a determination that the adjustment input configuration is outside of the determined allowable operation range, a device may block the adjustment input configuration to control a surgical device.

The present disclosure relates to transcatheter surgical systems and methods for performing mitral annuloplasty and other surgical procedures. In one aspect, the transcatheter system includes: a drive catheter configured to drive one or more anchors into tissue; a tightening conduit configured to tighten a wire extending through the one or more anchors; and a cutting conduit configured to cut a portion of the wire. The present disclosure also relates to an implant kit comprising: a helical anchor defining an anchor channel extending therethrough; a bead wire defining longitudinally spaced beads; the stop piece is larger than the central channel so as to prevent the stop piece from penetrating through the central channel; and a lacing element larger than the central channel to prevent passage therethrough, the lacing element defining a one-way gap that allows the thread to pass therethrough in only one direction.

In some aspects, the present invention provides surgical procedures that comprise applying compositions into and / or onto tissue, including supporting tissues (e.g., ligaments, connective tissue, muscles, etc.) for pelvic organs, among other tissues. In other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to compositions that are useful for performing such procedures. In still other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to kits that are useful for performing such procedures.

A robotic surgical system comprising at least two robotic arms having co-ordinate systems known relative to each other, one of the arms carrying an X-ray source, and the other an imaging detector plate. The arms are disposed to enable an image to be generated on the region of interest of a subject. One of the arms can additionally or alternatively carry a surgical tool or tool holder, such that the pose of the tool is known in the same co-ordinate system as that of an image generated by the X-ray source and detector. Consequently, any surgical procedure planned on such an X-ray image can be executed by the tool with high accuracy, since the tool position is known in the image frame of reference. This enables the surgeon to accurately position his tool in a real-time image without the need for an external registration procedure.

Disclosed are systems, devices, methods and surgical procedures for altering and / or correcting the alignment of adjacent bones, including bones of the spine.

To provide a system and a method robotically coordinated.SOLUTION: A robotic spinal surgery system is provided with at least three robotic arms 307, 308, 309 co-located on a single mobile base, wherein the movement of the robotic arms is coordinated by a central control unit on the base. The system further comprises tools 311 for spinal decompression, elements 312 for protection of nervous tissue and navigation cameras 310. The nerve protection elements are placed between bony anatomy structures and nervous structures to prevent contact of the spinal decompression tools with the nervous structures. The nerve protection elements further include safety components that can optionally close electrical circuits with the decompression tools and sense or stimulate the nervous structures. A method of deploying the inventive system in surgery is also provided.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

A system and method of providing an artificial intelligence-based surgical result report using a voice recognition platform may receive surgical procedures and surgical diagnosis results through artificial intelligence-based voice recognition for a surgical result report written by hand after surgery, and automatically generate the surgical result report in response thereto. The present disclosure has an effect of capable of receiving surgical procedures and diagnostic results through voice recognition, configuring response selection signals with numbers to prevent inaccuracy in recognizing input values according to pronunciation, and increasing convenience and accuracy in generating a surgical result report.

Systems and methods are described for a combined Femto and Phaco surgical system built into a single housing. The system advantageously permits each of the Femto device and Phaco surgical tray to be rotated out of the way or into the position without requiring movement of a patient. Thus, a user can switch between Femto and Phaco surgical procedures without movement of the patient.

A surgical stabilizer arm includes a reusable base portion and a disposable arm portion. The articulating links that enable the arm to be positioned into arbitrary trajectories are included the disposable portion, thus eliminating the need to clean between the links after a surgical procedure. The disposable portion also includes a tool attachment mechanism and a cable. The reusable portion includes a retractor clamping mechanism, a top plate, a T-shaped base post, a main body, a nosepiece, a threaded drawbar, a thrust bearing assembly, and a threaded handle that can extend or retract the drawbar when rotated. The threaded drawbar may include a slot into which an end of the cable can be inserted, which allows tension to be applied to the cable when the handle is rotated to pull the drawbar into the body of the reusable portion and lock the articulating links in place.

Disclosed are systems, devices, methods and surgical procedures for altering and / or correcting the alignment of adjacent bones, including bones of the spine.

Aspects of the invention relate to systems, devices and methods for performing a surgical step or surgical procedure with visual guidance using an optical head mounted display.

Surgical stapler systems can include a jaw assembly with one jaw defining a reload support capable of receiving and firing multiple disposable reload cartridges in a single surgical procedure. The reload cartridge can be protected by a reload cover engageable therewith. The reload cover can include snap features configured to prevent manual removal of the reload cover from the reload cartridge before proper positioning and installation in the reload support. The reload cover can desirably maintain a plurality of staples within staple pockets in the reload cartridge and can maintain a staple deployment mechanism in an unfired position.

This application discloses a medical device for surgical procedures, particularly relating to procedures for manipulating the end effector of a surgical instrument near the skin surface at an incision site. According to some embodiments, an instrument access device is configured to be coupled to a wound retractor at a distal end of the device and to receive multiple instrument entry guides in a port at a proximal end of the instrument access device, wherein a sash is located between a distal and proximal end defining a sealed cavity for maintaining inflated pressure. Various embodiments provide means for rotating an auxiliary port in the sash about the port receiving the instrument entry guide without twisting the sash. Various sash shapes are also disclosed. An instrument entry guide aligned with the axis of a surgical instrument is also disclosed.

Medical devices for surgical procedures are disclosed, particularly procedures involving manipulation of a surgical instrument end effector proximate a skin surface at an incision site. According to some embodiments, an instrument access device is configured to couple to a wound retractor at a distal end of the device and receive a multi-instrument entry guide in a port at a proximal end of the instrument access device, with an envelope between a distal end and a proximal end defining a sealed cavity for maintaining a gas pressure. Various embodiments provide means for rotating an auxiliary port in the envelope around a port receiving an instrument entry guide without twisting the envelope. Various envelope shapes are also disclosed. An instrument entry guide that aligns a surgical instrument shaft is also disclosed.

A method for performing a surgical procedure includes: positioning a patient in a surgical patient interface device that includes: a base, a platform coupled to the base, and a first abutment and a second abutment each coupled to the platform; rotating the platform between a first position and a second position, where, in the first position, the platform extends in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first and second abutments are separated by a first distance, and in the second position, the platform extends in a substantially vertical direction relative to the base; adjusting one or both of the first and second abutments relative to the platform such that, in the second position, the first and second abutments are separated by a second distance different from the first distance; and accessing a target portion of skin of the patient for the surgical procedure.

Disclosed are systems, devices, methods and surgical procedures for altering and / or correcting the alignment of adjacent bones, including bones of the spine.