Surgical Navigation Systems TRIZ Cases

Flexible circuits, insulative encapsulation, and sensing loops support conformable cardiac mapping with reduced signal interference.

A conductance guidewire maps catheter position in vasculature, helping detect obstruction or malposition without x-ray guidance.

Optical tracking and force sensing calculate deformation compensation, keeping a surgical instrument aligned with its predetermined path.

Track femoral version through a broach adapter without extra incisions.

Variable appendage anatomy complicates implantation; magnetic sensors and 3D imaging guide device position and orientation.

Measured electrode impedances generate displayed direction vectors that guide cardiac catheter navigation and simplify early mapping.

Radio and optical markers improve medical device localization and orientation.

A laser device adjusts beam intensity to define a photoablation zone for precise tissue cutting.

Dynamic coil positioning minimizes distance variations from body shape, reducing power consumption and improving control precision.

Computer system calculates optimal X-ray device orientation using registered 3D anatomical data and implant trajectory.

Tomographic imaging models light paths through tissue to determine fluorophore depth, enabling precise tumor boundary visualization during surgery.

A surgical imaging system projects structured electromagnetic radiation to capture reflected light and generate three-dimensional spatial maps of the surgical site.

Segmenting bend and axial measurements via neutral axis positioning eliminates temperature interference in surgical instruments.

An articulated robot navigates a treatment catheter along planned paths using image registration, reducing invasiveness in single-port Cox-Maze procedures.

A camera-equipped catheter system captures anatomical images to guide biopsy tools with precision.

A photoacoustic sensor device uses localization markers to define spatial coordinates for imaging planes.

Impedance sensing detects electrode position relative to a sheath, resolving contact uncertainty in dynamic cardiac environments.

A double bipolar catheter acquires unipolar and bipolar electrograms to generate a 3D heart map with annotated activation waves.

Rotating an angled endoscope captures a panoramic view of the body cavity, reducing device complexity by eliminating the need for multiple instruments.

A surgical planning system classifies patients by pelvic tilt to construct patient-specific models.

Sensor placement within the sheath minimizes magnetic interference from spinning metal, ensuring accurate electromagnetic tracking during surgery.

A surgical robot system uses a test tool with a notch to engage an instrument groove for precise position verification.

Magnetic coupling secures a multi-sensor unit to the skin, enabling real-time monitoring of tissue inflammation and joint stiffness.

An external display projects markers from an internal marking device to resolve hand-eye coordination issues caused by pre-acquired image reliance.

Multiple positioning faces with varying angles expand the tracking range while maintaining high positioning accuracy across different orientations.

A virtual guide system tracks surgical landmarks to assist precise implant positioning during procedures.