Surgical instrument control and actuation

Details Surgical instrument control and actuation Surgical instrument control and actuation

2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Johnson, III, Henry M (Department: 3769)

Surgery

Instruments

C606S130000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07967813

ABSTRACT:
Two or more telemanipulated surgical instruments are inserted through a guide tube. Each instrument has a transmission mechanism that transmits actuating forces from actuators to components of the instrument. The transmission mechanisms are arranged around an extended centerline of the guide tube and are wedge-shaped so that they can be positioned more closely to the extended centerline.

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