SYSTEMS FOR ABDOMINAL WALL LIFTING AND NEEDLE INSERTION

摘要

A system and method for coordinated and controlled abdominal gas insufflation includes clamp configured to engage an abdominal wall. A needle advancement control is configured to receive a needle and advance the needle toward the clamp to extend into a portion of the abdomen. A feedback device is configured to monitor the needle as it is advanced into the portion of the abdomen of the subject and provide feedback indicating that the needle has pierced the portion the abdomen.

主权项

1. A system for guiding a needle into an abdomen of a subject, the system comprising:
a clamping system including a first clamp arranged in opposition to a second clamp and configured to be moved between a first closed position and a second open position by actuating at least one handle; a needle advancement control configured to receive a needle and advance the needle toward the first clamp and the second clamp to extend therebetween and into a portion of the abdomen of the subject when arranged between the first clamp and the second clamp; and a feedback device configured to monitor the needle as it is advanced into the portion of the abdomen of the subject and provide feedback indicating that the needle has pierced the portion the abdomen.