Intelligent Anastomosis Clamp System for Enhanced Digestive Tract Surgery
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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
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Number | US 11,857,192 |
|---|---|
| Title | Self-service anastomosis clamp for digestive tract and delivery system thereof |
| Assignee(s) | MICRO-TECH (NANJING) CO., LTD. |