Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures

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PATENT NO 7118582
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09169169

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A medical system which has a robotic arm that can move a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument is coupled to a tool driver of the arm that allows for a quick connect and disconnect of the instrument. The system does not require any tools to attach the surgical instrument to the tool driver. The instrument has an end effector that is actuated by the driver.

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INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC1020 KIFER ROAD SUNNYVALE CA 94086

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ghoudoussi, Modjtaba Summerland, CA 4 2407
Jordan, Charles S Santa Barbara, CA 165 28425
Laby, Keith Phillip Santa Barbara, CA 88 20337
Uecker, Darrin R Santa Barbara, CA 74 20963
Wang, Yulun Goleta, CA 226 48300
Wilson, Jeff D Santa Barbara, CA 15 12655
Wright, James W Santa Barbara, CA 31 13728

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