System and method for positioning a laparoscopic device
First Claim
1. A system for positioning a laparoscopic device, the system having a holder comprising:
- a central portion comprising a first member operatively associated with a second member, the members selectively movable with respect to one another along a central axis, the central portion having a proximal end defined by the first member and a distal end defined by the second member;
at least three proximal rotational joints coupled to the first member proximate the proximal end;
at least two distal rotational joints coupled to the second member proximate the distal end;
a clamp configured and dimensioned for retaining a laparoscopic device; and
a coupling portion proximate a first of the proximal rotational joints;
wherein a first of the distal rotational joints is coupled to the distal end of the central portion and a second of the distal rotational joints is coupled to the clamp, andwherein each proximal rotational joint and each distal rotational joint permits 360°
of rotation in a respective predetermined plane about a respective axis perpendicular to the predetermined plane.
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Abstract
A system for positioning a laparoscopic device includes a curvilinear articulating arm and a holder. The holder has at least two rotational regions and a clamping portion for receiving the laparoscopic device, and the holder is coupled to the curvilinear articulating arm. The at least two rotational regions are permitted to articulate. In addition, a method of positioning a laparoscopic device in a skin port of a mammal includes: securing the laparoscopic device to a holder having at least two rotational joints; coupling the holder to a curvilinear articulating arm; disposing the laparoscopic device partially within the skin port; positioning the laparoscopic device by selectively articulating the curvilinear articulating arm and selectively rotating portions of the holder with respect to one another.
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1. A system for positioning a laparoscopic device, the system having a holder comprising:
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a central portion comprising a first member operatively associated with a second member, the members selectively movable with respect to one another along a central axis, the central portion having a proximal end defined by the first member and a distal end defined by the second member; at least three proximal rotational joints coupled to the first member proximate the proximal end; at least two distal rotational joints coupled to the second member proximate the distal end; a clamp configured and dimensioned for retaining a laparoscopic device; and a coupling portion proximate a first of the proximal rotational joints; wherein a first of the distal rotational joints is coupled to the distal end of the central portion and a second of the distal rotational joints is coupled to the clamp, and wherein each proximal rotational joint and each distal rotational joint permits 360°
of rotation in a respective predetermined plane about a respective axis perpendicular to the predetermined plane. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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