US 7,802,990 B2 · Laparoscopic camera navigation trainer

Abstract

A system for training users of laparoscopic cameras includes geometric targets disposed in spaced relation upon a base such that acquiring a laparoscopic view of each geometric target requires a change in the orientation of a laparoscopic camera. Each geometric target has disposed thereon an image of the same geometric shape, and each geometric target has an orientation line disposed thereon. The system accommodates both straight and angled laparoscopes. A method for training a person includes providing a system described above and allowing the person to use the laparoscopic camera to acquire images geometric targets. A preferred method includes the steps of having the user repeatedly acquire geometric targets with a 0 degree laparoscope until the measured time is less than a first time threshold and then having the user repeatedly acquire geometric targets with an angled laparoscope until the measured time is less than a second time threshold.

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Dependent claims

A system for training a person in the use of a laparoscopic instrument having a laparoscopic camera and a monitor for displaying images captured by the laparoscopic camera, the system comprising:

a base;
a plurality of targets disposed in spaced relation on the base for viewing by the laparoscopic camera;
each of the targets bearing a geometric shape;
a template mountable to or displayable by the monitor, the template bearing a first orientation line;
the targets and the template configured such that acquiring a laparoscopic image of each target disposed upon the base requires a change in location and angular orientation of the laparoscopic camera.

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Laparoscopic camera navigation trainer

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Abstract

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