Surgeon feedback sensing and display methods

Various embodiments described herein are directed to surgical instruments with visual feedback. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument with visual feedback comprises an end effector. The end effector has a first jaw member and a second jaw member. At least one sensor is coupled to the end effector...

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Main Authors Andreyko, Michael J, Norvell, David K, Stewart, Randolph, Molitor, Nicholas G, Snyder, Shawn C, Batross, Jonathan T, Boudreaux, Chad P, Johnson, Gregory W, Shoger, Kristen T, O'Connor, Megan A, Trees, Gregory A
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LanguageEnglish
Published 12.02.2019
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DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:Various embodiments described herein are directed to surgical instruments with visual feedback. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument with visual feedback comprises an end effector. The end effector has a first jaw member and a second jaw member. At least one sensor is coupled to the end effector. The at least one sensor is configured convert at least one state of the end effector to a feedback signal. The feedback signal is corresponding to the at least one state of the end effector. The feedback signal may be transmitted to a display to render a visual representation of the at least one state of the end effector. The surgical instrument may further comprise an instrument mounting portion to mount to a robotic surgical system. The instrument mounting portion comprises an interface to mechanically and electrically interface to the surgical instrument.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213657315