Cooperative Robotic Surgery Console for Multi-Energy Line Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Robotic surgical systems face challenges in efficiently managing multiple energy sources and instruments during procedures, leading to entanglement of power, data, and fluid lines, which can cause delays and complications.
Innovation Solution
A modular surgical hub with a combo generator module that integrates ultrasonic, bipolar, and monopolar RF energy generators, along with a smoke evacuation component, and a unified environment for managing lines, allowing quick removal and replacement of modules and facilitating interactive communication between energy sources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate energy generators and instruments are used during surgical procedures, then functional versatility is improved, but line entanglement and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate energy generators (ultrasonic, bipolar RF, monopolar RF) and their associated power lines, data lines, and fluid lines into a single integrated generator unit. This merging eliminates the entanglement of multiple lines while maintaining all necessary functions, as each energy type has its own dedicated circuitry housed in one consolidated device.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated generator is designed to provide multiple energy types (ultrasonic, bipolar RF, monopolar RF) through a single universal device. The generator can switch between different energy modes and can accommodate various surgical instruments, reducing the need for multiple separate generators while maintaining functional versatility across different surgical procedures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate energy generators are used, then functional versatility is improved, but procedural efficiency deteriorates due to delays
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated generator is configured with all necessary energy circuits and connections ready before the surgical procedure begins. The multiple energy types are pre-integrated into a single unit with organized internal routing, eliminating the need for time-consuming setup and reconfiguration during the procedure. The generator can switch between energy modes instantly without requiring external reconnections.
Solution Approach 2:
By consolidating multiple energy generators into one integrated unit, the patent eliminates the delays associated with managing separate devices. The unified generator reduces setup time, simplifies instrument changes, and streamlines the surgical workflow, thereby improving procedural efficiency while maintaining all necessary functional capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple energy sources are managed separately, then functional versatility is improved, but the risk of complications increases
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of multiple energy sources into a single generator reduces the risk of complications by eliminating entangled lines that could cause accidental disconnections or improper connections. The unified design ensures proper isolation between different energy circuits, reducing the risk of cross-contamination or incorrect energy application. All connections are internally organized and secured within the single generator housing.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated generator incorporates control circuits that monitor and manage the different energy types, ensuring safe and appropriate operation. The system can detect which energy type is being used and adjust parameters accordingly, reducing the risk of complications from improper energy application. The unified control system provides real-time monitoring and feedback to prevent unsafe conditions.
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AI summary
A robotic surgical system includes a first automated surgical system with a first user control console; a first robotic actuator; and a first surgical system controller comprising a first processor and a first memory component configured to store a first set of processor instructions and a first set of processor data. The robotic surgical system further includes a first surgical system communication interface; and a second automated surgical system that has a second user control console; a second robotic actuator; a second surgical system controller comprising a second processor and a second memory component configured to store a second set of processor instructions and a second set of processor data; and a second surgical system communication interface in data communication with the first surgical system communication interface. The second automated surgical system is controllable through the first user control console.