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US 2008/0269779 A1Published application
Surgical anchor and system
AssigneeBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
InventorsJeffrey A. Cadeddu, Richard A. Bergs, Raul Fernandez, Linda Baker
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Abstract
The present invention is a device and system for manipulating a surgical tool at an intended location, e.g., a confined or inaccessible space, which includes a surgical anchor having at least one opening, wherein the opening provides a catch for a pin; and at least one anchor point to position and orient a surgical tool inside a human body. The apparatus and system of the present invention allows for the use of multiple intra-abdominal surgical tools inserted through a single incision.
Claims14
1-20. (canceled)
21:
- A general purpose surgical platform comprising:
- a magnetically anchored surgical device comprising a linear ferrous portion that extends along at least one length of the surgical device and an intraabdominal tool anchor point, wherein the platform allows for hands-free operation within a limited surgical envelope.
22:
- The platform of claim 21, wherein the magnetically anchored surgical device collapse to a cylindrical diameter of between about 12 and about 15 mm for insertion through a trocar.
23:
- The platform of claim 21, wherein the anchored surgical device further comprises an opening with a catch for semi-permanent anchoring of the device.
24:
- The platform of claim 21, further comprising a intraabdominal tool attached to the surgical anchor point wherein the intraabdominal tool is a camera, a retractor, a paddle, a hose, a cutting tool, a light, a hook, a net.
25:
- The platform of claim 24, further comprising a pin that attaches to the catch of the opening for semi-permanent anchoring of the device.
26:
- The platform of claim 25, wherein the pin comprises an electrical contact to provide electrical communication to the surgical anchor.
27:
- The platform of claim 25, wherein the pin is connected to a source for pneumatic power to the tool attached to the surgical anchor.
28:
- The platform of claim 23, wherein the opening comprises a catch that is threaded.
29:
- The platform of claim 23, wherein the opening comprises a catch that is self-locking.
30:
- The platform of claim 21, further comprising a magnet positioned externally from the surgical anchor that is within a body cavity, wherein manipulation of the magnet directs movement of the anchor within the body cavity.
31:
- The platform of claim 21, wherein the anchor comprises surgical grade plastic, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, nylon or polyester.
32:
- The platform of claim 21, wherein the anchor comprises a suction cup.
33:
- A device for manipulating a surgical tool at an intended manipulation location in a confined or inaccessible space, comprising:
- a surgical anchor comprising at least one catch for a pin and at least one anchor point for the surgical tool.