Robotic Surgical Valve for Integrated Fluid Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current surgical procedures require manual control of irrigation and aspiration by assistants, diverting the surgeon's attention and reducing operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A robotic surgical system with a master control console and robotic arms that allow for remote control of irrigation/aspiration/blowing tools, enabling the surgeon to directly manage fluid flows during procedures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual control of irrigation and aspiration is used by assistants, then the surgeon can focus on the surgical procedure, but the operational efficiency is reduced due to verbal instructions and distractions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the control of surgical instruments and irrigation/aspiration into a single robotic system. The master control console integrates control of both the surgical tool and the fluid management system, allowing the surgeon to operate both functions simultaneously without requiring separate manual control by assistants.
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic arm acts as an intermediary between the surgeon and the surgical instruments. The system includes a master control console that the surgeon operates, which then controls the robotic arm to manipulate the surgical instrument and control irrigation/aspiration, eliminating the need for direct manual handling by assistants.
2Productivity
If the surgeon directly controls irrigation and aspiration, then operational efficiency is enhanced, but the system complexity increases requiring robotic arms and master control console
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic arm is designed to perform multiple functions including manipulating surgical instruments, controlling irrigation, and managing aspiration. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized devices while enabling the surgeon to control all aspects of the procedure through a single integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical system where assistants manually control irrigation and aspiration with an automated robotic system. The master control console translates surgeon inputs into robotic movements, substituting human manual operations with automated mechanical control.
3Ease of operation
If robotic arms are used for remote control of surgical tools, then the surgeon can directly manage fluid flows, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic system creates a virtual copy of the surgical environment at the master control console. The surgeon interacts with controls that mirror the actual surgical instrument positions and functions, allowing intuitive control of the robotic arm and surgical tools without requiring direct physical manipulation.
Data Source
AI summary
A surgical instrument comprises a housing and a valve mounted in the housing. The valve is configured to control a flow of a fluid into or out of a surgical site in response to either a robotic actuation of the valve or a manual actuation of the valve. The valve comprises a valve shaft, a receiving member structurally coupled to the valve shaft, and a manual actuation component structurally coupled to the valve shaft and extending from the housing. The receiving member is configured to releasably couple to a driver of a robotic manipulator to receive the robotic actuation from the driver remotely controlled by a surgeon to adjust a state of the valve. The manual actuation component is configured to receive the manual actuation to adjust the state of the valve.