System and Device for in Vivo Procedures
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Abstract
The invention relates to a device system and method for providing images of an in vivo site during in vivo procedures, such as laparoscopy wherein the device is capable of illuminating an internal body cavity and has an immobilization unit to fasten the device to a desired location in vivo.
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25. A system for providing direct visual information of at least one side of in vivo incision sides of an in vivo incision, comprising:
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an autonomous in vivo device comprising; an immobilization unit to fasten the device through an in vivo incision; at least one imager for imaging at least one side of the incision; at least one illumination source for illuminating the at least one side of the incision; and a transmitter for transmitting images of the side of in vivo incision; and a receiver for receiving the transmitted images. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A method for monitoring at least one in-vivo site over a specific period of time, the method comprising:
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performing an incision in a body lumen wall; introducing at least one in vivo device through the incision, said device comprising an immobilization unit and an imager for imaging at least one side of the incision; attaching the in-vivo device to the body lumen wall at one side of the incision; and manipulating the in-vivo device to change its orientation while said device is attached to the body lumen wall. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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