Deployable Polygonal Manipulator for Minimally Invasive Surgical Interventions

摘要

A polygonal manipulator device for surgical interventions of the heart and other smooth organs is provided. A system implementing the device also is provided along with methods of use of the device and system. Methods of use of the device and system, such as for minimally-invasive cardiac intervention methods, are provided.

主权项

1. A deployable manipulator device for surgical interventions, the device comprising:
a. a support structure being transitionable between a delivery configuration and a deployment configuration, comprising:
i. at least three suction bases, each comprising a chamber, a first opening and a second opening attached to a vacuum line, wherein a distance between at least two suction bases is greater in the deployment configuration as compared to the delivery configuration; andii. at least three cable guides at three non-collinear points on the support structure when in the deployment configuration, wherein a distance between at least two of the cable guides is greater in the deployment configuration as compared to the delivery configuration; b. a working head; and c. three or more cables connected to the working head and passing through the three cable guides, wherein the cables move within the cable guides to move the working head between the suction bases.