PATIENT-MATCHED APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING SURGICAL PROCEDURES

摘要

A system and method for developing customized apparatus for use in one or more surgical procedures is disclosed. The system and method incorporates a patient's unique anatomical features or morphology. According to a preferred embodiment, the customized apparatus comprises a plurality of complementary surfaces. Thus, each apparatus may be matched and oriented around the patient's own anatomy, and may further provide any desired axial alignments or insertional trajectories. In an alternate embodiment, the apparatus may further be aligned and/or matched with at least one other apparatus used during the surgical procedure.

主权项

1. A surgical device for use in a minimally invasive surgical procedure, comprising:
one or more guides having a proximal and a distal end, the distal end comprising a plurality of distinct and independent patient-contacting surfaces formed to be substantially congruent with a plurality of corresponding anatomical features of a patient; a coupling member selectively attachable to the proximal end of the one or more guides; wherein the coupling member is configured to be selectively attached to at least a second guide; wherein the surgical device is configured to contact the corresponding anatomical features of a patient to ensure proper alignment and placement of the surgical device; and wherein the one or more guides, when coupled with the coupling member, are oriented in a pre-determined direction.