Abstract: A measuring device for measuring cardiopulmonary state comprises a sensor and a control module. The sensor comprises a substrate and a coil arranged on the substrate. The coil is configured to transmit a first electromagnetic signal towards the part to be measured, and receive at least a second electromagnetic signal generated by the induction of the first electromagnetic signal to generate an induction signal. The control module is coupled to the coil. The control module includes a signal generating unit configured to provide an AC signal to the coil, a filtering unit coupled to the coil, and a processing unit. The filtering unit has at least a first filtering frequency band and a second filtering frequency band. The induction signal is divided into at least a first part and a second part aft?r pa'sing through the filtering unit. The processing unit calculates at least one feature signals of the state of the subject's heart or lungs according to at least one of the first part and the second part.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing laser lithotripsy include introducing a lithotripsy medium containing nanoparticles into a body cavity comprising target obstructions and applying laser energy through the lithotripsy medium to disrupt the target obstructions. The nanoparticles may have diameters configured to enhance absorption efficiency of the laser energy. The nanoparticles may include organic polymers such as PEDOT: PSS or inorganic compounds such as indium tin oxide. Systems may include a laser source, a fluid delivery component configured to deliver the nanoparticle-containing lithotripsy medium, and an optical fiber for delivering laser energy. Methods of manufacturing lithotripsy media include selecting target wavelengths, synthesizing nanoparticles with corresponding absorption characteristics, and dispersing the nanoparticles at selected concentrations.

Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a controller configured or programmed to limit a speed command value within a range of a speed limit value, and limit an acceleration command value within a range of an acceleration limit value.

Abstract: A drive system for driving an elongate and flexible medical instrument along a main elongation axis, the drive system including a first roller and a second roller intended to cooperate in order to drive the medical instrument translationally along its main elongation axis and to drive the medical instrument rotationally about its main elongation axis. The first roller is coupled to a first shaft and the second roller is coupled to a second shaft.

Abstract: A method of generating three dimensional shapes for a cornea and lens of an eye, the method including illuminating an eye with multiple sections of light and obtaining multiple sectional images of said eye based on said multiple sections of light. For each one of the obtained multiple sectional images, the following processes are performed: a) automatically identifying arcs, in two-dimensional space, corresponding to anterior and posterior corneal and lens surfaces of the eye by image analysis and curve fitting of the one of the obtained multiple sectional images; and b) determining an intersection of lines ray traced back from the identified arcs in two-dimensional space with a known position of a section of space containing the section of light that generated the one of the obtained multiple sectional images, wherein the determined intersection defines a three-dimensional arc curve.

Abstract: Examples relate to a system (110), a method, and a computer program for a imaging device (120) of a surgical imaging system (100), and to a corresponding surgical imaging system comprising such a system. The system is configured to determine a first set of settings being suitable for using the imaging device in a surgical procedure. The system is configured to determine a second set of settings currently being used. The system is configured to provide a signal indicating a difference between the first and second set of settings. The signal comprises information on at least one setting to adjust to obtain the first set of settings.

Abstract: A method promotes axonal regeneration and remyelination repair of a peripheral nerve. The method stimulates a target peripheral nerve or target distal branch thereof with a stimulator having a direct-contact electrode configured to couple to a nerve having a diameter of between 1 mm and 25 mm. Each pulse train includes pulses having a frequency between about 20 Hz and 100 Hz, and a pulse width between about 150 microseconds and 500 microseconds. The pulse trains have a train duration between about 3 seconds and 60 seconds and are separated by rest intervals between about 0.5 minute and 5 minutes. The stimulation amplitude is titrated relative to a threshold. The pulse trains are delivered in 1 to 8 pulse trains per session. Accordingly, the method initiates axonal regeneration and/or promotes remyelination repair in the target nerve.

Abstract: A surgical tool includes a shaft extending from a drive housing, an end effector including opposing jaws, and a wrist interposing the shaft and the end effector and including a distal clevis to which the jaws are rotatably mounted at a first axle, a proximal clevis rotatably mounted to the distal clevis at a second axle and operatively coupled to the shaft, a set of pulleys rotatably mounted to the second axle, and first and second redirect pulleys rotatably mounted to the distal clevis and axially interposing the pulleys and the jaws. A first closure cable extends through the pulleys to the first redirect pulley, which redirects the first closure cable with no fleet angle to the first jaw, and a second closure cable extends through the pulleys to the second redirect pulley, which redirects the second closure cable with no fleet angle to the second jaw.

Abstract: Disclosed are robotic systems, surgical instruments for used therewith as well as methods of utilizing same in spinal decompression surgeries.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention relate to a mechanism for actuating a shaft having two degrees of freedom, comprising: a first actuator configured to rotate the shaft around the shaft axis, and a second actuator configured to bend the shaft using one or more elongated elements attached to the shaft, wherein actuation of the first actuator indirectly manipulates the elongated elements controlled by the second actuator, thereby affecting operation of the second actuator. Some embodiments relate to motorized actuation of a system comprising at least one surgical arm.

Abstract: Co-manipulation robotic systems are described herein that may be used for assisting with laparoscopic surgical procedures. The co-manipulation robotic systems allow a surgeon to use commercially-available surgical tools while providing benefits associated with surgical robotics. Advantageously, the surgical tools may be seamlessly coupled to the robot arms using a disposable coupler while the reusable portions of the robot arm remain in a sterile drape. Further, the co-manipulation robotic system may operate in multiple modes to enhance usability and safety, while allowing the surgeon to position the instrument directly with the instrument handle and further maintain the desired position of the instrument using the robot arm.

Abstract: A robotic surgical system includes a robotic manipulator configured to perform surgical procedures under direct surgeon control. A surgical camera system captures real-time intraoperative video. An external imaging interface receives multimodal imaging data, including preoperative and intraoperative data from at least one of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, and fluoroscopy.

Abstract: An insertion tool for inserting devices during a laparoscopic procedure includes a first housing comprising a joystick module and a circuit board, a second housing comprising a first pulley and a second pulley, an insertable device, a first jacket coupled to the first housing and the second housing, a second jacket coupled to the second housing and an articulating portion. The articulating portion comprises articulating segments. Each of the articulating segments includes a plurality of apertures through which a plurality of lines passes therethrough from the first and second pulleys to sockets located in the insertable device. Movements of the joystick module send signals through the circuit board to motors which displace the first and second pulleys. The displacement of the first and second pulleys ultimately displaces the insertable device via the plurality of lines. Movement of the lines moves the articulating segments in controlled, precise movements during laparoscopic procedures.

Abstract: An implantable marker for imaging and surgical guidance by susceptometry comprising one or more pieces of a ferromagnetic material having a total length to diameter ratio of at least about 500, and a total volume of less than about 1×10?11 m3. The one or more pieces of ferromagnetic material may have a high initial relative permeability (?r,i)>about 1000. Also disclosed is a detection system for locating an implantable marker comprising such an implantable marker; at least one drive coil arranged to excite the marker with an alternating magnetic field, and at least one sense coil arranged to detect a signal received from the excited marker; a magnetic field generator arranged to drive an alternating magnetic field through the at least drive coil; and at least one detector arranged to receive the signal from the sense coil and detect one or more harmonics of the drive frequency in the received signal.

Abstract: A surgery assisting device that includes one or more joint portions and that holds a surgical instrument, and a computing device that obtains angle information of a joint portion of the one or more joint portions in a state in which a distal end of the surgical instrument is positioned at a predetermined position and determines a length of the surgical instrument based on the angle information.

Abstract: A medical patch configured for being applied to a patient and for communicating with an in-vivo device located within the patient's body; The medical patch comprises an adhesive surface configured for adhering the patch to the patient's skin; and a communication arrangement configured for providing communication between the medical patch and the in-vivo device.

Abstract: The invention discloses a quickly detachable manipulator device, which comprises a power seat, an end effector and an instrument rod used for connecting the power seat and the end effector, wherein the instrument rod comprises a rod snap-fitting member and a rod body connected to rod snap-fitting member, a rotary fixing member is provided over the rod body, and a locking ring member is provided over the rod snap-fitting member; the power seat comprises a rotating shaft and a sliding member, the rotary fixing member is detachably connected to the rotating shaft, and the locking ring member is detachably connected to the sliding member. By detachably connecting the locking ring member to the sliding member and the rotary fixing member to the rotating shaft, disassembly and assembly of the instrument rod is realized, the assembly and use of disposable appliances of the end effector are realized, and the effective fitting and fixing of the end effector are ensured.

Abstract: A treatment probe for treating an eye of a patient includes an elongate body that defines a handle and a treatment fiber that is housed within the elongate body. The treatment fiber is configured to deliver treatment light energy to the eye. A contact member is disposed on an end of the elongate body. The contact member has a contact surface for positioning on a surface of the eye, two side edges that are positioned on opposite sides of the contact surface, and a fluid channel. The contact surface conforms to the shape of the eye's sclera and the two side edges are shaped to direct fluid that is present on the surface of the eye toward the fluid channel when the contact member is moved laterally across the surface of the eye. The fluid aggregates within the fluid channel and contacts a distal end of the treatment fiber.

Abstract: Robotic systems can be capable of commanding bar translation. A robotic system can include a robotically controlled first kinematic chain, a robotically controlled second kinematic chain that is movably coupled to the first kinematic chain, and a controller that is communicably coupled to the first kinematic chain and the second kinematic chain. The robotic system can be figured to obtain data corresponding to the first kinematic chain, and control movement of the second kinematic chain in accordance with the data corresponding to the first kinematic chain.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods of generating a food compatibility datum. In some embodiments, a system may include a computing device configured to receive a plurality of physiological extractions of a subject, wherein the plurality of physiological extractions comprises at least an inflammation metric; receive a plurality of alimentary element consumption data wherein each alimentary element consumption datum of the plurality of plurality of alimentary element consumption data describes a consumption of the subject prior to a physiological extraction of the plurality of physiological extractions; generate a plurality of alimentary element compatibility data; identify an inflammatory alimentary element as a function of the plurality of alimentary element compatibility data; pair a medical professional with the subject as a function of the inflammatory alimentary element; and display the inflammatory alimentary element using a user interface at a display device.