Enhanced Robotic Surgical System with Advanced User Interface and Predictive Analytics
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An advanced robotic surgical system that integrates real-time feedback, predictive analytics, and machine learning algorithms to improve surgical outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance operator control and training.
Background and Problem Solved
The original robotic surgical system patent has limitations in providing real-time feedback, predicting potential complications, and optimizing surgical trajectories. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing an enhanced user interface, integrated navigation module, and predictive analytics capabilities to improve the overall surgical experience.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced robotic surgical system comprises a multi-axis surgical robot with an advanced user interface that provides real-time feedback of surgical site conditions and suggested adjustments for optimal procedure outcomes. The system also includes integrated sensors that provide real-time data for predictive analytics, enabling the system to predict potential complications and provide alerts to the operator. Additionally, the system features an integrated navigation module that utilizes machine learning algorithms to optimize surgical trajectories and minimize tissue damage. The system also includes a modular tool changer with a sterilization module for rapid sterilization of surgical tools between procedures. Furthermore, the system provides a simulated surgical environment with realistic haptic feedback for operator training, utilizing machine learning algorithms to assess operator proficiency and provide personalized training recommendations.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious features, including the enhanced user interface with real-time feedback, predictive analytics capabilities, integrated navigation module with machine learning algorithms, and modular tool changer with sterilization module. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent, enabling better surgical outcomes, reduced complications, and improved operator control and training.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the user interface design, sensor types and configurations, navigation module algorithms, and tool changer designs. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different surgical specialties or procedures, such as neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, or laparoscopic surgery.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced robotic surgical system has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of orthopedic, neuro, and laparoscopic surgery. The system's advanced features and improved surgical outcomes could lead to increased adoption and market share, with potential applications in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and medical research institutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61B50/22 |
| A | A61 | A61B34/30 |
| A | A61 | A61B34/35 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00464 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,351 |
|---|---|
| Title | Robotic surgical system and method |
| Assignee(s) | Globus Medical, Inc. |