Surgical Stapler Display Control for Precise Firing Path Articulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current surgical stapling instruments face challenges in precision and efficiency, particularly in navigating complex tissue structures and varying anatomical features during procedures like stomach sleeve creation, due to limitations in articulation and staple firing path control.
Innovation Solution
The development of a surgical stapling instrument with advanced articulation capabilities and a display system that allows for real-time control of the staple firing path, enabling precise navigation and adaptation to different tissue conditions, combined with a synchronized drive system for efficient tissue manipulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If surgical stapling instruments use fixed articulation and staple firing path, then device complexity is reduced, but precision and adaptability in navigating complex tissue structures deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The surgical stapling instrument incorporates a display system that dynamically adjusts and controls the staple firing path in real-time, allowing the instrument to adapt its configuration based on tissue conditions and surgical requirements, thereby achieving precise navigation through complex anatomical structures
Solution Approach 2:
The display system provides real-time feedback on staple placement accuracy and tissue manipulation status, enabling the surgeon to make precise adjustments to the firing path and articulation to maintain optimal precision throughout the procedure
2Manufacturing precision
If surgical stapling instruments lack real-time control of staple firing path, then device complexity is reduced, but precision in staple placement and tissue manipulation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display system continuously monitors and provides feedback on staple placement position and tissue manipulation status, enabling real-time adjustments to maintain precise staple placement throughout the surgical procedure
Solution Approach 2:
The display system acts as an intermediary between the surgeon's intentions and the actual staple firing mechanism, translating control inputs into precise adjustments of the firing path and staple placement timing
3Productivity
If surgical stapling instruments use simple drive system, then device complexity is reduced, but efficiency in tissue manipulation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronized drive system merges the control of articulation and staple firing into a single coordinated mechanism, allowing efficient tissue manipulation through unified control of multiple functions
Solution Approach 2:
The drive system is designed to perform multiple functions including articulation control, staple firing, and tissue manipulation through a single synchronized mechanism, thereby improving overall procedural efficiency
Data Source
AI summary
A surgical instrument comprising a touchscreen display is disclosed.