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Automated surgical system and apparatus

  • US 5,217,453 A
  • Filed: 04/08/1991
  • Issued: 06/08/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A surgical method, comprising the steps of:

  • inserting a flexible tubular instrument into a blood vessel of a patient located in a surgical operating area, said instrument being provided with operating means for removing a blockage in said blood vessel;

    obtaining a video image of structure inside said blood vessel via an X-ray or fluoroscopic device also located at least partially in said operating area;

    transmitting a video signal encoding said video image to a remote location removed from said operating area and beyond a range of X-ray penetration from said X-ray or fluoroscopic device;

    receiving actuator control signals from said remote location; and

    automatically shifting said instrument longitudinally relative to said blood vessel to change a degree of insertion of said instrument into said blood vessel in response to the received actuator control signals.

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