SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE DISSECTION

摘要

Methods, apparatus and systems for tissue dissection and testing are disclosed herein. A method for tissue dissection and testing may comprise inserting a tissue dissecting wand (TD) through an incision in a patient's body. The TD may comprise a tip having a plurality of protrusions with lysing segments positioned between the protrusions to dissect and/or modify tissue. The TD may also comprise a sensor dock positioned on top of the TD that is configured to allow tissue and/or body fluid contact to a sensor. After separating tissue using the lysing segment(s) to access a target region, the sensor may be activated and moved around within the target region to assess tissues.

主权项

1. A surgical tool for biological tissue analysis, comprising:
a shaft; a tip positioned at a distal end of the shaft; a biosensor dock positioned on the tool; and a biosensor positioned in the biosensor dock, wherein the biosensor is configured to provide information relating to at least one of biological tissue and fluid within a patient during a surgical procedure.