Abstract: The present invention relates to a minimally invasive surgical instrument having an articulation immobilizing structure. The present invention is a minimally invasive surgical instrument and includes a shaft, an end effector connected towards one end of the shaft, a wire for controlling the articulated movement of the end effector, and an immobilizing structure adapted to immobilize the state of articulated movement of the end effector. The immobilizing structure includes a resilient member covering the wire, and the resilient member holds the wire when an internal space therein contracts.

Abstract: A medical instrument is provides that includes a handle, a shaft, and a tool insert. The tool insert is attachable to the shaft by a threaded connection which engages a slot connection and to the handle and by a retaining member for actuation of the tool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laser irradiation apparatus and a laser irradiation method. The laser irradiation apparatus, according to the present invention, comprises: an optical fiber which transmits a laser and has a light emitting surface; a protecting member for covering an end portion of the optical fiber including the light emitting surface; and an indication member which is identified by an X-ray and indicates the position and/or direction of the light emitting surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cosmetic treatment by light comprising: at least one light emission source (10); a reference surface (5) fixed with respect to said light emission source, at least one distance sensor (20) for measuring a distance between the reference surface (5) and a cosmetic treatment area (30) of the skin, a microcontroller (3) suitable for controlling the emission power of each light source (10), in which the emission power of each light source is slaved to the distance measured by the sensor.

Abstract: Modular physiological sensors that are physically and/or electrically configured to share a measurement site for the comfort of the patient and/or to ensure proper operation of the sensors without interference from the other sensors. The modular aspect is realized by providing outer housing shapes that generally conform to other physiological sensors; mounting areas for attachment of one sensor to another sensor; providing release liners on the overlapping sensor attachment areas; and/or providing notches, tabs or other mechanical features that provide for the proper placement and interaction of the sensors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photo-therapy device and a method for treatment of skin conditions such as rashes or similar dermatological conditions that are exhibited by Grover's disease or other diseases which are associated or co-existent with Grover's disease. The treatment includes exposure of the subject's affected skin and preferably the entire body with blue LED light to improve skin status by stimulating body's immune system to reduce itching, blotchiness and skin discomfort.

Abstract: The appliance includes an appliance body/handle and an interface assembly for receiving a detachable workpiece. The body/handle includes a signal-generating assembly with electrical connections to the appliance body interface. The signal-generating assembly is controlled by a microprocessor, which generates signals adapted to control and operate the workpiece which is attached to the appliance. A plurality of workpieces are included which are individually adapted for treating various spot skin irregularities. The appliance further includes a system for identifying the workpiece attached, so that appropriate operating signals can be generated and provided to the attached workpiece.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of ophthalmology and relates to methods of performing a generally round posterior capsulotomy, preferably in a continuous manner, without disturbing an intraocular lens, and without inducing any pressure changes inside the eye. The posterior capsulotomy comprises performing a generally round circular posterior capsulotomy using a suitable ophthalmic laser device.

Abstract: A method and a system comprise receiving an amount of a first disinfecting solution on and around a wound. An amount of a second disinfecting solution is received on and around the wound. An amount of a third disinfecting solution is received on and around the wound. An amount of a fourth disinfecting solution is received around the wound. Cold laser emissions are received on and around the wound. The cold laser emissions comprise at least multiple wavelengths. A sterile gauze bandage and wrap cover the wound.

Abstract: An instrument (10) according to the invention comprises a cam mechanism drive comprising a locking cam mechanism (31) and a cam mechanism (40), which serves power-transfer and control purposes, so as to initially create a tractive movement at traction elements (20, 21) and then a sliding movement at a sliding element (23). The concept allows for a tolerance-insensitive, functionally reliable design.

Abstract: This invention provides a mechanism for making a doctor surely follow correct procedures in which the doctor confirms diagnosis information obtained by computer processing after he or she has completed interpretation. A medical diagnosis support apparatus executes diagnosis processing for acquiring medical diagnosis information from an image to be interpreted by computer processing. The medical diagnosis support apparatus accepts interpretation information as an interpretation result of the image to be interpreted, which information is input by, for example, a doctor. The medical diagnosis support apparatus calculates a degree of matching between the diagnosis information and interpretation information, and permits to present the diagnosis information acquired by the diagnosis processing when the calculated degree of matching exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus and method are described for ablating tissue in response to determining a fluorescence condition. An excitation light source may produce excitation light at a excitation wavelength of a fluorophore. A beam scanner may direct the excitation light towards a tissue location. A fluorophore may produce emission light in response to absorbing the excitation light. A camera may capture an image of the tissue location. In response to the image indicating emission light at the tissue location, an ablation light source may produce ablation light. The beam scanner may direct the ablation light towards the tissue location. Additionally or alternatively, a topography map may be generated and certain aspects of the apparatus and/or the method may be adjusted based on the topography map.

Abstract: Safety of ophthalmologic laser treatment is improved. A laser treatment apparatus of an embodiment includes: a photographing system that photographs an eye; an irradiation system that irradiates aiming light of a preset pattern and treatment laser light onto a fundus of the eye; an irradiation-pattern determining part that determines an irradiation pattern of the treatment laser light based on a photograph image of the eye acquired by the photographing system and the preset pattern; and a controller that controls the irradiation system so as to irradiate the treatment laser light of the determined irradiation pattern.

Abstract: A planning system for generating control data, a treatment device for ophthalmic surgery to correct refraction, and a method for generating control data for such a treatment device, the method enabling easy continuation of an interrupted treatment or correction of a previous treatment. To this end, the planning system has a calculating device configured to define a corneal incision surface, wherein the calculating device determines the new corneal incision surface such that the existing corneal incision surface is incised by at least a part of the new corneal incision surface at an angle of between 60° and 120°.

Abstract: A laser ablation surgery system with a safety control of non-target tissue temperature and laser ablation surgery method are provided. The system includes a laser source configured to produce a laser beam at a wavelength absorbable by a target issue through an optical fiber connected thereto, a temperature sensor disposed at an irrigation fluid outlet of a flow sheath of a continuous flow endoscope, and a system control operably connected to the laser source and the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is configured to monitor the temperature of an effluent exiting a body cavity adjacent to the target issue during a laser ablation surgery. The system control includes at least one predetermined effluent temperature threshold and a laser control mechanism. The system control is configured to activate the laser control mechanism when the temperature sensor senses the temperature of the effluent exceeding the predetermined effluent temperature threshold.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, systems, and devices for increasing IL-10 expression, inhibiting inflammation, and treating inflammatory conditions using thermal ablation.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a system comprises one or more memories and one or more processors. The one or more memories store optical data from an optical recorder comprising at least two optical data sets by: receiving a first optical data set of an eye with a pupil having a first pupil size; and receiving a second optical data set of the eye with the pupil having a second pupil size. The one or more processors determine a pseudo-rotation related to a pupil size change, receive a measured cyclotorsion, calculate an actual cyclotorsion from the measured cyclotorsion and the pseudo-rotation, and adjust a laser treatment according to the actual cyclotorsion.

Abstract: A treatment device rotates a second rotation portion by operating an operation element. The second rotation portion switches between a first rotation position and a second rotation position. A direction of the end effector relative to the distal end of the sheath is changed in the first rotation position. A position of the end effector relative to the distal end of the sheath is maintained in the second rotation position.

Abstract: Laser energy delivery devices and methods are provided. A laser energy delivery device for providing treatment to a subject may include a coupling adapted to couple to a laser energy generator. A sheath is coupled to the coupling, the sheath including a distal end adapted to be disposed in the subject. A plurality of transport members are carried by the coupling and the sheath, the plurality of transport members being adapted to receive laser energy at the coupling, transmit laser energy through the sheath, and deliver laser energy to the subject. A sensor is adapted to detect transmission of laser energy through at least one of the plurality of transport members.

Abstract: A medical manipulator includes: a manipulator body that has a handle; a drive unit that can be detachably attached to the handle; and an attachment limiting mechanism that is provided to the handle. When the number of times that the drive unit has been attached to and detached from the handle reaches a set number, the attachment limiting mechanism prevents the mounting of the drive unit to the handle. The attachment limiting mechanism has a counting mechanism and a stopper. The counting mechanism counts the number of times that the drive unit is attached and detached. When the count reaches a set number, the stopper is made to protrude into a mounting hole in the handle so as to prevent the insertion of the drive unit into the mounting hole.