In this survey paper, the authors analyze the general structure of robotic systems for
computer-assisted surgery, present a classification of such systems based on the degree of" …

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the housing and actuators that establish the position of the cutting accessory relative to the …

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In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic Surgical instru ment is provided for the control
of flows of one or more fluids into and out of a surgical site. The robotic surgical instrument …

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(57) ABSTRACT A steerable, tendon-driven endoscope is described herein. The endoscope
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Resection procedures involve excising a portion of an
organ, approximating the surrounding tissue together to close up the hole created by the …

This invention provides a system and method that allows a therapeutic device, such as an
atrial fibrillation microwave ablation catheter or ablation tip to be guided to a remote location …

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6,800,056, which is a continu ation-in-part of application No. 09/969,927, filed on Oct. 2 …