Endoscope having elevation and azimuth control of camera assembl

Details Endoscope having elevation and azimuth control of camera assembl Endoscope having elevation and azimuth control of camera assembl

1997-09-16

1998-06-09

Leubecker, John P.

Surgery

Endoscope

With camera or solid state imager

600122, 600137, 600173, A61B 105

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057626030

ABSTRACT:
A surgical/diagnostic imaging device for use in interabdominal, interthoracic, and other surgical and diagnostic procedures includes an image sensor pivotally mounted at the distal end of a support. In use, the image sensor and support are contained within a disposable sterile sheath, and the distal portion of the sheath is inserted into the patient through an incision. The imaging device includes actuators to move the image sensor in elevation and azimuth.

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