Control system and method for controlling an operation performed via a medical instrument

Abstract

A system for controlling an operation, wherein the system includes: at least one medical instrument configured to be at least partially inserted into a cavity to perform at least a portion of the operation, wherein the at least one medical instrument comprises at least one sensor for sensing the cavity; at least one flushing pump for flushing the cavity with fluid; and at least one suction pump for removing fluid out of the cavity, and a controller comprising hardware connected to the flushing pump and the suction pump. The controller configured to: automatically activate the suction pump upon activation of the flushing pump; and adjust flushing parameters and suction parameters based on sensor data acquired by one of the at least one sensor or preset conditions, wherein the parameters include at least one of a flushing duration, a suction force, or a fluid flow rate.

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