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Robotic arms DLUs for performing surgical tasks

  • US 8,968,278 B2
  • Filed: 07/15/2013
  • Issued: 03/03/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of performing a robotic surgical procedure comprising:

  • releasably connecting a first disposable loading unit having a first surgical tool configured to perform a surgical task to a robotic arm;

    establishing electrical bidirectional communication between the robotic arm and the first disposable loading unit;

    transmitting information specific to the surgical task to be performed by the first surgical tool to the robotic arm through the established communication; and

    manipulating an actuation assembly that is in communication with the robotic arm, and that is in electrical communication with the first disposable loading unit, to control the first surgical tool based at least in part on the transmitted information.

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