公开(公告)号：US09314153B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14079403

申请日：2013-11-13

Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Hubert Stein ,  Margaret M. Nixon ,  David W. Bailey ,  Michael H. Ikeda

IPC: A61B1/32 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/313 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/0218 ,  A61B1/00087 ,  A61B1/313 ,  A61B1/32 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B34/71 ,  A61B2017/0225 ,  A61B2017/0237 ,  A61B2034/305

Abstract: Minimally invasive surgical retractors and methods of using the retractors are provided. This retractor may be introduced through a sealed port, controlled by a robotic system, have full articulation, and need not require assembly within the patient's body. As a result, fully endoscopic mitral valve surgery may be performed.