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Robotic surgical devices and related methods

  • US 10,307,199 B2
  • Filed: 02/09/2015
  • Issued: 06/04/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/22/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A robotic device, comprising:

  • (a) a device body configured to be disposed within a patient;

    (b) a connection component operably coupled with the device body, wherein the connection component comprises a tether;

    (c) an external power source operably coupled to the tether;

    (d) a first operational arm comprising a first operational component operably coupled with the first operational arm;

    (e) a second operational arm comprising a second operational component operably coupled with the second operational arm; and

    (f) at least one actuator disposed within each of the first and second operational arms, the at least one actuator operably coupled to the tether and the respective one of the first and second operational arms, wherein the actuator is configured to actuate movement of the respective one of the first and second operational arms,wherein the first and second operational arms are configured such that the first and second operational arms are not positionable within an enclosure of the robotic device,wherein the first and second operational components are each chosen from a group consisting of a scalpel, a biopsy tool, a cauterizer, a forceps, a dissector, a clippers, a stapler, and an ultrasound probe.

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