Abstract: A tissue sensor is used with a surgical stapling instrument to sense tissue characteristics and to provide accurate tissue measurements. The tissue sensor includes a flexible substrate, a sensor array, and a controller. The flexible substrate is disposed between the tissue and the surgical stapler. The sensor array comprises sensors disposed on the flexible substrate, senses a parameter, and generates a signal indicative thereof in response to a clamping force that is applied by the surgical stapler to clamp the tissue and the tissue sensor together. The controller is disposed in or on the flexible substrate and is configured to receive the signal from the sensor array, process the signal to determine a measurement of the parameter based on the processed signal, and provide an indication of the measurement of the parameter to a user of the surgical stapler.

Abstract: A tissue sensor is used with a surgical stapling instrument to sense tissue characteristics and to provide accurate tissue measurements. The tissue sensor includes a flexible substrate, a sensor array, and a controller. The flexible substrate is disposed between the tissue and the surgical stapler. The sensor array comprises sensors disposed on the flexible substrate, senses a parameter, and generates a signal indicative thereof in response to a clamping force that is applied by the surgical stapler to clamp the tissue and the tissue sensor together. The controller is disposed in or on the flexible substrate and is configured to receive the signal from the sensor array, process the signal to determine a measurement of the parameter based on the processed signal, and provide an indication of the measurement of the parameter to a user of the surgical stapler.

Abstract: Systems and subsystems for cutting and stapling tissue are disclosed. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. The surgical instrument includes a transection subsystem comprising a rotatable shaft having a lumen, a firing rod extending at least partially through the lumen, a firing rack coupled to a proximal end of the firing rod, the firing rod being rotationally independent of the firing rack, and a firing gear engaged with the firing rack. Rotation of the firing gear moves the firing rack and the firing rod axially.

Abstract: Systems and subsystems for cutting and stapling tissue are disclosed. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and subsystems for attachments for robotic surgeries. The disclosed technology includes a housing for a surgical instrument configured to engage with a robotic arm. The housing comprises a first opening positioned to be engaged with at least a portion of a robotic arm, a second opening positioned proximate a rod extending from within the housing; and a fluid management system positioned within the housing proximate one of the first opening or the second opening, the fluid management system being configured to hold or divert fluid within the housing.