Multimodality dual-ended wireless surgical probe system

A modular multimodality surgical probe system configured for redundant power operation, comprising:

• a first rigid housing segment encapsulating a first internal power unit;
• at least one interchangeable sensing segment encapsulating a second internal power unit and a modality-specific sensing array;
• and
• a mechanical fastening interface configured to selectively couple the first rigid housing segment to the at least one interchangeable sensing segment;
• wherein the mechanical fastening interface comprises a radially engaged bayonet locking mechanism constructed from an oxidation-resistant engineered thermoplastic, and
• wherein the interface incorporates a redundant radial sealing architecture comprising an elastomeric compression member configured to maintain a hermetic seal during vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization protocols.

A flexible multimodality surgical probe apparatus configured for minimally invasive procedures, comprising:

• a rigid proximal hub containing an internal power unit configured as an electromagnetic attenuating structure;
• a flexible articulating shaft assembly physically and electronically coupled to the rigid proximal hub, the flexible articulating shaft assembly comprising a plurality of continuous, parallel dielectric polymer substrates;
• and
• a bundled distal sensing end comprising a plurality of permanently affixed, distinct modality-specific sensors;
• wherein the flexible articulating shaft assembly and bundled distal sensing end are sized and configured for simultaneous, intact insertion through a single surgical trocar.