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Method and apparatus for tracking a surgical instrument during surgery

  • US 20080071140A1
  • Filed: 09/18/2006
  • Published: 03/20/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An endoscope comprising:

  • an elongate tubular member, at least a portion of which is flexible, having a proximal end and a distal end;

    a light channel extending through the tubular member to the distal end; and

    a first sensor located at the distal end, to provide through the light channel a first signal for use in determining a current position and orientation of the distal end.

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