Touchscreen Laparoscopic Control With Real-Time 3D Tool Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laparoscopic surgery systems require the surgeon to focus on manually directing the camera view, diverting attention from the primary surgical task, and existing technologies fail to address this issue effectively.
Innovation Solution
A surgical controlling system that utilizes a touchscreen, body movement, or eye movement to direct a laparoscopic system, incorporating a location estimating means for real-time 3D spatial positioning, movement detection, and a controller to automatically adjust the surgical tool's position based on predefined rules and environmental obstacles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional laparoscopic systems use manual control methods (hand-operated controls or voice controls), then the surgeon can direct the laparoscopic system to desired locations, but the surgeon must keep attention on the process of moving until movement is complete, diverting focus from the primary surgical task
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically moving the laparoscopic system to the desired location without requiring the surgeon to continuously control or monitor the movement process. The surgeon only needs to indicate the target location, and the system handles the movement autonomously, allowing the surgeon to return attention to the surgical procedure.
Solution Approach 2:
The laparoscopic system serves itself by autonomously navigating to the desired location based on the surgeon's initial input. The system monitors its own movement status and completes the positioning task without requiring continuous surgeon intervention, effectively making the system self-sufficient during the movement process.
2Productivity
If automated assistants are used to shift the endoscope placement, then the surgeon's focus can remain on the surgical task, but the interface complexity increases and the system still requires surgeon attention during movement
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts the complex control interface from the surgeon's workflow by implementing automatic movement execution. The surgeon only needs to provide simple location input, while the system handles all complex navigation and movement control functions autonomously, removing the burden of complex interface interaction from the surgeon.
3Measurement precision
If hand-operated controls are used, then the surgeon can precisely direct the laparoscopic system, but the hand must remain on the control until movement is complete, reducing surgical efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces the mechanical hand-operated control system with an automated electronic control system. The surgeon's input is processed electronically, and the system automatically executes the movement, eliminating the need for continuous manual control and reducing the time lost to control operations while maintaining positioning accuracy through electronic feedback mechanisms.
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AI summary
A surgical controlling system, comprising: at least one surgical tool configured to be inserted into a surgical environment of a human body; at least one location estimating means configured for real-time localization of the 3D spatial position of said at least one surgical tool at any given time t; at least one movement detection means communicable with a movement's database and with said location estimating means; a controller having a processing means communicable with a controller's database; said controller's database is in communication with said movement detection means; and at least one display configured to real time provide an image of at least a portion of said surgical environment; wherein said controller is configured to direct said surgical tool to said location via said instructions provided by said controller; further wherein said location is real time updated on said display as said at least one surgical tool is moved.