Advanced Robotic-Assisted Revision Surgery System

Publication ID: 24-11857270_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Robotic-Assisted Revision Surgery System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857270_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857270_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. 11,857,270.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation robotic-assisted revision surgery system that leverages AI, machine learning, and real-time sensor data to provide personalized, autonomous, and optimized surgical experiences for surgeons and patients.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed systems and methods for robotic-assisted revision procedures, which improved accuracy and reduced bone loss compared to manual surgeries. However, the original system relied on pre-operative medical imaging and lacked real-time adaptability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating AI-powered implant selection, real-time bone loss prediction, autonomous implant removal, virtual planning, and personalized surgical planning, enabling surgeons to perform more complex and precise procedures with enhanced outcomes.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The advanced robotic-assisted revision surgery system comprises a modular implant library, AI-powered implant selection module, real-time bone loss prediction module, machine learning-based navigation module, and cloud-based simulation platform. The system enables surgeons to select optimal implant designs based on patient-specific anatomy and surgical goals, predict and mitigate bone loss in real-time, and perform autonomous implant removal with adaptive trajectory adjustment. The system also allows for virtual planning and rehearsal of procedures, enabling surgeons to refine their techniques before performing the actual surgery. The personalized surgical planning module generates patient-specific plans based on machine learning analysis of medical history, anatomy, and surgical goals.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a paradigm shift in robotic-assisted revision surgery by integrating AI, machine learning, and real-time sensor data to provide personalized, autonomous, and optimized surgical experiences. The novel combination of AI-powered implant selection, real-time bone loss prediction, autonomous implant removal, virtual planning, and personalized surgical planning represents a significant departure from the original patent and provides a more comprehensive and adaptive solution for surgeons and patients.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, sensor modalities, or implant materials. Variations could also include the integration of additional features, such as real-time tissue analysis or augmented reality visualization, to further enhance the surgical experience.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced robotic-assisted revision surgery system has significant commercial potential in the orthopedic and surgical robotics markets, with potential applications in hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers. The system's ability to provide personalized, autonomous, and optimized surgical experiences could lead to improved patient outcomes, reduced complications, and increased surgeon satisfaction, ultimately driving market adoption and growth.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61B34/20
A A61 A61B5/055
A A61 A61B6/032
A A61 A61B8/0875
A A61 A61B17/15
A A61 A61B17/1703
A A61 A61B34/30
A A61 A61B90/361
A A61 A61B90/37
A A61 A61B2034/102
A A61 A61B2034/105
A A61 A61B2034/2055
A A61 A61B2034/2065
A A61 A61B2090/3983

Field of Art

Robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery with a focus on surgical navigation, implant removal, and precision medical instrumentation. Requires expertise in medical robotics, surgical planning software, biomechanical engineering, and AI-driven medical technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or orthopedic surgical technology specialist with advanced knowledge of robotic surgical systems, machine learning applications in medical procedures, sensor integration, and computer-assisted surgical planning techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD represents a natural technological progression from the source patent by applying known machine learning and AI techniques to enhance robotic-assisted revision surgery. The core surgical navigation and tracked instrument concepts from the source patent provide a clear foundation for integrating more advanced computational and predictive technologies. The variations represent incremental improvements using standard engineering approaches to solve known limitations in robotic surgical systems.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Tracked instrument for capturing positions during surgical procedures
PTD Variation
AI-powered navigation module with adaptive trajectory adjustment
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending tracked instrument positioning with machine learning is a predictable application of known sensor and computational technologies to improve surgical precision
Source Patent Element
Intraoperative virtual boundary generation without pre-operative imaging
PTD Variation
Real-time bone loss prediction module using intraoperative sensor data
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding real-time surgical visualization with predictive analytics represents a logical extension of existing surgical navigation techniques
Source Patent Element
Removal of primary implant and associated bone structures
PTD Variation
Modular implant library with AI-powered selection based on patient-specific anatomy
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to implant selection is a standard design optimization approach in medical device engineering
Source Patent Element
Surgical procedure involving tracked instruments and virtual guidance
PTD Variation
Cloud-based simulation platform for surgical technique rehearsal
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating virtual training environments is a known technique for improving surgical precision and is a natural technological progression
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857270 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the advanced robotic-assisted surgical techniques obvious and predictable extensions of existing surgical navigation technologies. The incremental improvements in AI-driven surgical planning, real-time bone loss prediction, and personalized implant selection represent standard engineering approaches to enhancing medical robotic systems.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,270
TitleSystems and methods for a robotic-assisted revision procedure
Assignee(s)MAKO Surgical Corp.