<p>The present invention provides a laparoscopic apparatus having an elongated barrel connected to a handle case with a fixed handle and a movable handle. A rotatable conduit is connected to a rotatable wheel with a movable rod disposed inside the elongated barrel, which is operable by the rotatable wheel. An end-effector with wrist-like movement is connected to an articulation assembly of the fixed handle in conjunction with a universal joint. The laparoscopic apparatus of the present invention with the end-effector assembly provides a wrist-like lateral movement. The laparoscopic surgical apparatus of the present invention has an improved articulation and an extra degree of freedom, while retaining its existing surgical functions.</p>
申请公布号
WO2011024200(A1)
申请公布日期
2011.03.03
申请号
WO2010IN00559
申请日期
2010.08.25
申请人
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE;BANGALORE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY TRAINING INSTITUTE &RESEARCH CENTRE;GHOSAL, ASHITAVA;GOEL, PIYUSH;KUMBHARE, HARIHAR SURESH;RAMESH, MAKKAM