Surgical visualization systems
AssigneeCamPlex, Inc.
InventorsSteven T. Charles, John Tesar
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Abstract
A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the images generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as at least partially transparent. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices.
Claims17
A medical apparatus comprising:
- a retractor configured to hold open an incision and thereby provide a pathway for access of surgical tools to a surgical site through a central open region formed at least in part by an inner surface of the retractor,
- at least one camera at the distal end of a flexible cable comprising electrical lines and said at least one camera integrated therein, the retractor including a receiving slot on the inner surface of the retractor for insertion of the flexible cable having the at least one camera integrated therein;
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- a hydraulic line configured to deliver fluid to the at least one camera.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.