LOCAL CONTROL ROBOTIC SURGICAL DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS

The various robotic medical devices include robotic devices that are disposed within a body cavity and positioned using a support component disposed through an orifice or opening in the body cavity. Additional embodiments relate to devices having arms coupled to a device body wherein the device has a minimal profile such that the device can be easily inserted through smaller incisions in comparison to other devices without such a small profile. Further embodiments relate to methods of operating the above devices

Single-Site Colectomy With Miniature \u3ci\u3eIn Vivo\u3c/i\u3e Robotic Platform

There has been a continuing push to reduce the invasiveness of surgery by accessing the abdominal cavity through a single incision, such as with laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery. Although LESS procedures offer significant benefits, added complexities still inhibit the procedures. Robotic surgery is proving to be an excellent option to overcome these limitations. This paper presents the experimental results of the single-incision in vivo surgical robot (SISR), a multifunctional, dexterous, twoarmed robot capable of performing surgical tasks while overcoming the issues associated with manual LESS operations. In vivo surgical procedures have been used to demonstrate the efficacy of using a robotic platform over traditional laparoscopic tools. The most recent experimental test resulted in the first successful in vivo robotic LESS colectomy utilizing a robot completely contained within the abdominal cavity. In this test, SISR showed significant benefits including access to all quadrants in the peritoneal cavity and improved dexterity

SINGLE SITE ROBOTC DEVICE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incor porated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various medical devices for in vivo medical procedures

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR SURGICAL ACCESS AND INSERTON

The various embodiments herein relate to systems, devices, and/or methods relating to Surgical procedures, and more specifically for accessing an insufflated cavity of a patient and/or positioning Surgical systems or devices into the cavity

Design and Development of a Four Degree of Freedom \u3ci\u3eIn Vivo\u3c/i\u3e Surgical Robot for Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery

Recent developments in surgical techniques have allowed procedures to be done using several small incisions rather than a single large incision. Specialized tools and cameras are inserted through the small incisions to manipulate and visualize tissues, as opposed to the direct visualization and manipulation experienced during traditional surgeries. These techniques are categorized as Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and offer the patient many benefits over traditional surgeries including decreased recovery times, lower costs, reduced risk of infection, and more desirable cosmetic results. LaparoEndoscopic Single-Site (LESS) surgery is an attractive subcategory of MIS, requiring only a single small incision. MIS techniques are more beneficial for the patient than traditional surgery but surgeons must operate with unintuitive controls, limited dexterity, reduced visualization, and minimal tactile feedback. Recently, miniature surgical robots have been developed to help overcome the difficulties associated with MIS. This thesis presents advances in minimally invasive robotic surgery, specifically a miniature in vivo surgical robot for LESS procedures. The robotic platform has two arms, each with four degrees of freedom (DOF) and is capable of manipulating and cauterizing tissue. A unique differential bevel gear arrangement is used to realize a 2-DOF shoulder joint in a minimal package size. The robot is controlled remotely from a surgical user interface which allows the surgeon to operate without direct visualization of the patient, making it possible for the surgeon to be in a different location. To perform surgery, the robot is completely inserted into an insufflated abdominal cavity through a single small incision using a novel insertion device. From this point, the robot can be repositioned to place the operating site within the robotic workspace. Benchtop tests and in vivo procedures were used to demonstrate the capabilities of the robot. The system was shown to exhibit many desirable attributes such as increased workspace, intuitive controls, and minimal size. Advisor: Shane Farrito

LOCAL CONTROL ROBOTIC SURGICAL DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS

The various robotic medical devices include robotic devices that are disposed within a body cavity and positioned using a support component disposed through an orifice or opening in the body cavity. Additional embodiments relate to devices having arms coupled to a device body wherein the device has a minimal profile such that the device can be easily inserted through smaller incisions in comparison to other devices without such a small profile. Further embodiments relate to methods of operating the above devices

LOCAL CONTROL ROBOTIC SURGICAL DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS

The various robotic medical devices include robotic devices that are disposed within a body cavity and positioned using a support component disposed through an orifice or opening in the body cavity. Additional embodiments relate to devices having arms coupled to a device body wherein the device has a minimal profile such that the device can be easily inserted through smaller incisions in comparison to other devices without such a small profile. Further embodiments relate to methods of operating the above devices

SINGLE SITE ROBOTC DEVICE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incor porated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various medical devices for in vivo medical procedures

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR SURGICAL ACCESS AND INSERTON

The various embodiments herein relate to systems, devices, and/or methods relating to Surgical procedures, and more specifically for accessing an insufflated cavity of a patient and/or positioning Surgical systems or devices into the cavity