SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROBOTIC SURGICAL INTERVENTION
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1. A modular system for image guided assisted medical procedure, the system comprising:
- a manipulator for a specific medical procedure;
a controller connected to said manipulator and directing at least one motion thereof, said controller also capable of directing at least one other manipulator;
an imaging device enabling visualization of a tissue at said specific medical procedure; and
a computer connected to said imaging device and said controller,wherein the computer collects and processes images from said imaging device and instructs said controller to direct said manipulator.
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Abstract
A system and method for image guided assisted medical procedures. The system and method may utilize MRI real time guidance during the above procedures.
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1. A modular system for image guided assisted medical procedure, the system comprising:
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a manipulator for a specific medical procedure; a controller connected to said manipulator and directing at least one motion thereof, said controller also capable of directing at least one other manipulator; an imaging device enabling visualization of a tissue at said specific medical procedure; and a computer connected to said imaging device and said controller, wherein the computer collects and processes images from said imaging device and instructs said controller to direct said manipulator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A modular system for image guided robotic assisted medical procedure, the system comprising:
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a manipulator for performing a deep brain stimulation procedure; a controller connected to said manipulator and directing at least one motion thereof, said controller also capable of directing at least one other manipulator; an imaging device enabling visualization of a tissue at said deep brain stimulation procedure; and a computer connected to said imaging device and said controller, wherein the computer collects and processes images from said imaging device and instructs said controller to direct said manipulator. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for image guided robotic assisted medical procedure, the method comprising:
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identifying an area of a body for a medical procedure; defining at least one motion of an instrument, said at least one motion being required for performing the medical procedure; assembling a manipulator adapted for said medical procedure, said assembling comprising identifying linkages for performing said at least one motion, and selecting actuators and sensors for connecting to said linkages for controlling movements thereof; and connecting said manipulator to a controller capable of directing said manipulator, said controller also capable of directing at least one other manipulator. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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