Proctoscope with Lateral Auxiliary Openings for Simultaneous Surgery
Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional proctoscopes are not compatible with surgical applications because the camera and adaptor body occlude the rear access opening, preventing the insertion of surgical instruments and complicating procedures.
Innovation Solution
A proctoscope design featuring lateral auxiliary openings in addition to the rear opening, allowing for the insertion of surgical instruments even when a camera is coupled to the proctoscope.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a camera and adaptor body are coupled to the proctoscope for diagnostic imaging, then diagnostic capability is improved, but surgical accessibility is worsened because the rear access opening is occluded
Solution Approach 1:
The proctoscope is segmented to include multiple access openings: a rear access opening for surgical instrument insertion and one or more lateral auxiliary openings that remain accessible even when the camera and adaptor body are coupled to the proctoscope. This segmentation allows simultaneous diagnostic imaging and surgical intervention without mutual interference.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the proctoscope is designed for surgical access through the rear opening, then surgical capability is improved, but diagnostic imaging is worsened because the opening must be removed for surgery
Solution Approach 1:
The proctoscope is designed with multi-functionality to support both diagnostic imaging and surgical interventions simultaneously. The lateral auxiliary openings provide universal access for surgical instruments while the rear opening maintains camera coupling for continuous diagnostic imaging, allowing the device to perform multiple functions without compromise.
3Ease of operation
If the camera is removed during surgical procedures, then surgical access is improved, but contamination risk increases and documentation capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The access openings are segmented into a rear opening for camera coupling and lateral auxiliary openings for surgical instrument insertion. This segmentation allows surgical instruments to be introduced through the lateral openings without requiring removal of the camera from the rear opening, thereby maintaining continuous documentation capability and reducing contamination risk by minimizing manipulation of the proctoscope.
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AI summary
A proctoscope, comprising a dilator body (2), having a longitudinal axis of extension (X) and internally hollow so as to define an internal volume (V), and at least one handle (5) applied to said dilator body (2), wherein the dilator body (2) has a distal portion (2a), having a substantially tubular shape and defining a zone of dilation of an internal cavity of a patient, and a proximal portion (2b) extending from the distal portion (2a) in a diverging fashion and defining a rear opening (4) for accessing said internal volume (V), wherein said distal portion (2a) of the dilator body (2) has at least one front opening (3) to enable access to the patient's mucosa or tissue from said internal volume (V), and wherein said diverging proximal portion (2b), or, alternatively, said at least one handle (5), has an anchorage means (6) for an adaptor body (100) suitable for placing a detection device (200) in a position such as to detect the internal volume of the proctoscope (1). Said dilator body (2) has, on said diverging proximal portion (2b), at least one auxiliary access opening (7) configured to enable the insertion of a means for operating in the internal volume (V) through said auxiliary opening (7) in a configuration wherein the proctoscope (1) is associated with said adaptor body (100)