Mechanized multi-instrument surgical system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9603672
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13939229

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A surgical system includes an instrument driver having a distal end positionable in a body cavity and a user input device. The instrument driver and user input device are positioned to removably receive distal and proximal portions, respectively, of a surgical instrument. The user input device is configured to generate movement signals in response to manual manipulation of the proximal portion of the surgical instrument. At least one motor operable to actuate the instrument driver in response to the movement signals and to thereby change position of the distal portion of the surgical instrument within the body cavity.

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GREAT BELIEF INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDOFFSHORE INCORPORATION CENTRE ROAD TOWN P O BOX 957 TORTOLA

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Laby, Keith Phillip Oakland, US 88 20337
Shellenberger, Carson Raleigh, US 11 1160

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