摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a surgical accessory clamp and system. <P>SOLUTION: The surgical accessory clamp, method of use, and a robotic surgical system including the clamp are disclosed. The surgical accessory may be attached to and removed from a manipulator arm during a surgical procedure without requiring the use of an intermediate sterile accessory clamp, thus removing the need for a detachable accessory mount or adaptor that needs cleaning and sterilization and allowing for greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The present invention further allows for easy removal and attachment of instruments, tools, or accessories from/to the robotic surgical system without breach of sterility. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |