Wireless Surgical System Display for Clutter-Free Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In laparoscopic surgical operations, there is a need for surgeons and staff to freely move in the operating room while accessing internal images and information about devices and instruments without being hindered by wires and cables, which are typically abundant due to the complexity of existing surgical systems.
Innovation Solution
A surgical system that incorporates wireless communication links to transmit internal images and operational information from various devices to a display unit, allowing for the simultaneous display of multiple information sources, including endoscopic, MRI, and ultrasonic images, while reducing the physical presence of wires and cables, enabling easier movement and improved information sharing among staff.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wired communication links are used to transmit internal images and information, then reliable data transmission is achieved, but wires and cables increase physical clutter and restrict movement in the operating room
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces wired mechanical connection systems with wireless communication systems. Specifically, it uses wireless communication means (such as radio frequency communication) to transmit image data and operational information between the endoscope, diagnostic devices, and display units, thereby eliminating the need for physical cables and wires in the operating room while maintaining reliable data transmission.
2Loss of information
If multiple information sources are displayed simultaneously, then comprehensive surgical information is provided, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple information sources (endoscopic images, MRI images, ultrasonic images, and operational status information) into a single integrated display system. The display unit consolidates these diverse data streams from different devices and presents them simultaneously on one screen, allowing surgeons to access comprehensive surgical information without managing multiple separate display systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The display unit is designed with multi-functionality to handle various types of information sources. It can simultaneously display real-time endoscopic images, pre-acquired diagnostic images (MRI, ultrasonic), and operational status information from multiple devices, making a single device perform the functions of multiple specialized display systems.
3Ease of operation
If wireless communication is implemented, then physical clutter is reduced and movement is improved, but transmission stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces wired mechanical connection systems with wireless communication systems. Specifically, it uses wireless communication means (such as radio frequency communication) to transmit image data and operational information between the endoscope, diagnostic devices, and display units, thereby eliminating the need for physical cables and wires in the operating room while maintaining reliable data transmission.
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AI summary
A surgical system performs a surgical procedure on a patient with manipulators and an endoscope. The surgical system has a display unit for simultaneously displaying a plurality of items of information including an endoscopic image captured by the endoscope, and a wireless image processor for transmitting information to the display unit and processing the plurality of items of information to be displayed by the display unit. The information about the endoscopic image is transmitted from the endoscope to the wireless image processor through a link including at least a portion based on wireless communications.