Abstract: A manipulator includes a distal end having a manipulating instrument configured for manipulation at a manipulation site, and a proximate end connectable to an interface. A pair of detectors is configured to capture stereoscopic images of the manipulation site. The pair of detectors and manipulating instrument are connected to the interface, by at least a flexible guide and a wired and/or wireless communication link. The detectors are co-locatable at the manipulation site with the manipulating instrument and may be removable attached to manipulating instrument. A force detector may also be removable attached to manipulating instrument.

Abstract: A device, system and method for perfusing an oxygenated medium in the cerebral vasculature includes positioning pressure cuffs on upper extremities; providing a catheter having a multi-region configuration with a balloon; inserting the catheter into a subclavian or femoral vein; advancing the catheter such that the balloon is positioned substantially in the superior vena cava junction substantially proximal to the take-off of the left inominate vein. During a perfusion mode, the cuffs and balloon are inflated causing an increase in cerebral blood flow, retrogradely; and oxygenated blood which may be cooled is pumped from a femoral artery into the catheter for a suitable period. During a non-perfusion mode the cuffs and balloon are deflated. The catheter has at least two regions, namely, guide wire and fluid delivery regions. Optionally, a separate balloon inflation region may be provided.