Minimally invasive surgery device
First Claim
1. An instrument comprising a node at the distal end of a shaft, wherein a surgical tool can be inserted through the node and the node can be rotated allowing manipulation and orientation of the surgical tool at the distal end of the shaft through control remote from the distal end of the shaft, and comprising a channel for the removal of plaque from a blood vessel.
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Abstract
A surgical instrument comprising a node rotatably mounted within a restraining structure at the distal end of a shaft. The node can be rotated allowing manipulation and orientation of a surgical tool extending from the node at the distal end of the shaft through control remote from the distal end of the shaft. Cameras may also be located at the distal end of the shaft allowing stereoscopic imaging to be conveyed to an operator. The surgical instrument is well suited for administering biologically active substances to a desired location. The method of administration comprises insertion of a flexible shaft comprising a channel, controlling the location of the distal end of the shaft through control cables within the shaft, and projecting the biologically active substance from the end of the channel at the desired location.
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13 Claims
- 1. An instrument comprising a node at the distal end of a shaft, wherein a surgical tool can be inserted through the node and the node can be rotated allowing manipulation and orientation of the surgical tool at the distal end of the shaft through control remote from the distal end of the shaft, and comprising a channel for the removal of plaque from a blood vessel.
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4. An instrument comprising (i) a plurality of cameras located at the distal end of a shaft and positioned so that they can convey a stereoscopic image to an operator, (ii) a light source;
- and (iii) a surgical tool located at the distal end of said shaft.
- View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
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8. An instrument comprising:
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(i) a node at the distal end of a first shaft, wherein a surgical tool can be inserted through the node allowing manipulation and orientation of the tool at the distal end of the first shaft through control remote from the distal end of the first shaft;
(ii) a plurality of cameras located at the distal end of the first shaft positioned so that they can convey a stereoscopic image to an operator;
(iii) a light source; and
(iv) an inner second shaft connected to a balloon, which inner second shaft is extendable relative to the first shaft. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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