Intelligent Anastomosis Clamp System for Enhanced Digestive Tract Surgery

Publication ID: 24-11857192_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Anastomosis Clamp System for Enhanced Digestive Tract Surgery,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857192_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857192_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,192.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation anastomosis clamp system integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced imaging modalities to revolutionize digestive tract surgery by enabling real-time tissue analysis, optimal clamp deployment, and autonomous adjustment for improved patient outcomes.

Background and Problem Solved

The original self-service anastomosis clamp for digestive tract and its delivery system, while innovative, have limitations in terms of precision, real-time feedback, and adaptability to various tissue types. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing AI-driven, robotic-assisted, and imaging-enabled technologies to enhance the anastomosis process.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The intelligent anastomosis clamp system consists of a nanoscale, bio-absorbable anastomosis clamp, a delivery system incorporating AI and robotic assistance, and advanced imaging modalities such as optical coherence tomography or fluorescence imaging. The system enables real-time tissue analysis, optimal clamp deployment, and autonomous adjustment of the anastomosis site, ensuring optimal tissue healing and minimizing complications. The modular, multi-functional design allows for interchangeable, 3D-printed clamp modules tailored to specific tissue types, and a universal delivery system adaptable to various minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept's integration of AI, robotics, and advanced imaging modalities into the anastomosis clamp system, enabling real-time tissue analysis and autonomous adjustment, constitutes a significant departure from the original patent's limitations and represents a non-obvious advancement in the field of digestive tract surgery.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include varying levels of AI autonomy, different imaging modalities, or adaptations for specific surgical procedures. Variations could also involve the use of different materials or manufacturing techniques for the anastomosis clamp and its components.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent anastomosis clamp system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the fields of gastrointestinal surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and robotic-assisted surgery. The system's ability to improve patient outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance the surgeon's experience could lead to widespread adoption in hospitals and surgical centers worldwide.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B17/1114
A A61 A61B17/00234
A A61 A61B17/122
A A61 A61B17/11
A A61 A61B17/15
A A61 A61B2017/00269
A A61 A61B2017/00336
A A61 A61B2017/00862
A A61 A61B2017/00902
A A61 A61B2017/111
A A61 A61B2017/1107
A A61 A61B2017/1132

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,192
TitleSelf-service anastomosis clamp for digestive tract and delivery system thereof
Assignee(s)MICRO-TECH (NANJING) CO., LTD.