Minimally invasive surgery device

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1997-08-21

1999-07-20

Hirsch, Paul J.

Surgery

Endoscope

With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore

600111, 600129, 600166, A61B 1012, A61B 106, A61B 105

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059249765

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument comprising a node rotatably mounted within a restraining structure at the distal end of a shaft. The node can be rotated allowing manipulation and orientation of a surgical tool extending from the node at the distal end of the shaft through control remote from the distal end of the shaft. Cameras may also be located at the distal end of the shaft allowing stereoscopic imaging to be conveyed to an operator.

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