Abstract: An endolumenal robotic system provides the surgeon with the ability to drive a robotically-driven endoscopic device to a desired anatomical position in a patient without the need for awkward motions and positions, while also enjoying improved image quality from a digital camera mounted on the endoscopic device.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 24, 2014
Publication date:
April 30, 2015
Applicant:
Auris Surgical Robotics, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffery B. Alvarez, Gregory J. Kintz, David S. Mintz, Enrique Romo, Jian Zhang, Steve Burion, Serena Wong, Joe Bogusky, Katherine Bender, Alan Yu
Abstract: An instrument that facilitates bending with large degrees of articulation while maintaining ease of manufacturing for medical and surgical applications is discussed.
Abstract: A water jet instrument may be used for manually performing eye surgery such as, cataract, or perform micro-surgery (remove cartilage), or any emulsification technique. The water jet instrument may be manually controlled or controlled by a system with a robotic control. The water jet apparatus defines a jet cutting area that is based at least in part on a flow rate meter and a feedback loop.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 4, 2014
Publication date:
January 22, 2015
Applicant:
Auris Surgical Robotics, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffery B. Alvarez, David Mintz, Fred Moll, Barry Seibel
Abstract: A water jet instrument may be used for manually performing eye surgery such as, cataract, or perform micro-surgery (remove cartilage), or any emulsification technique. The water jet instrument may be manually controlled or controlled by a system with a robotic control. The water jet apparatus defines a jet cutting area that is based at least in part on a flow rate meter and a feedback loop.
Abstract: A lithotripsy probe is used to break up cataracts, sinus blockages and other body masses, where the broken materials may be removed by suction. The lithotripsy probe may have a spark generator, a fluid motion generator, or other component for breaking up the body mass.