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Modularity system for computer assisted surgery

  • US 6,871,117 B2
  • Filed: 04/24/2003
  • Issued: 03/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for performing a surgical procedure, comprising:

  • robotically manipulating a medical instrument by articulating a robotic arm in response to movement of an input device, the medical instrument having an end effector movable in a surgical worksite;

    generating robotic data with the robotic arm during manipulation of the medical instrument;

    generating video data by capturing an image of the medical instrument and the surgical worksite with a camera;

    transmitting the robotic data from the robotic arm;

    transmitting the video data from the camera;

    multiplexing the robotic data and video data onto a communication link; and

    receiving the robotic data and video data from the communication link adjacent the input device.

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