MAGNETICALLY COUPLEABLE ROBOTIC SURGICAL DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS
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1. A robotic device, comprising:
- (a) a cylindrical body configured to be disposed within a patient;
(b) a sensor fixedly disposed within the cylindrical body, wherein the cylindrical body comprises an transparent component configured to allow light to the sensor;
(c) a power source operably coupled with the body;
(d) a connection component operably coupled with the body; and
(e) a first attachment component operably coupled with the body.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to magnetically coupleable robotic surgical devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to robotic surgical devices that can be inserted into a patient'"'"'s body and can be positioned within the patient'"'"'s body using an external magnet.
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24 Claims
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1. A robotic device, comprising:
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(a) a cylindrical body configured to be disposed within a patient;
(b) a sensor fixedly disposed within the cylindrical body, wherein the cylindrical body comprises an transparent component configured to allow light to the sensor;
(c) a power source operably coupled with the body;
(d) a connection component operably coupled with the body; and
(e) a first attachment component operably coupled with the body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A robotic device, comprising:
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(a) a body configured to be disposed within a patient, the body comprising an inner cylindrical component and an outer cylindrical component, wherein the inner cylindrical component is rotatable relative to the outer cylindrical component;
(b) a sensor disposed within an interior portion of the inner cylindrical component, wherein the body is fluidically sealed and further wherein the inner cylindrical component comprises a transparent component adjacent to the sensor;
(c) a power source operably coupled with the body;
(d) a connection component operably coupled with the body; and
(e) a first attachment component operably coupled with the body. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of surgery comprising:
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inserting a robotic device through a natural orifice of a patient and into a passage connected to the natural orifice;
creating an incision in a wall of the passage;
inserting the robotic device into a cavity of the patient through the passage wall; and
performing a procedure in the cavity of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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