CPC A61B 34/35 (2016.02) [A61B 34/25 (2016.02); A61B 34/30 (2016.02); A61B 34/37 (2016.02); A61B 34/74 (2016.02); A61B 2034/305 (2016.02); A61B 2034/742 (2016.02)] | 16 Claims |
1. A robotic anatomical manipulation system for use with an end effector configured to position and hold an anatomy of a patient during a minimally invasive surgical procedure, the system comprising:
a remote machine comprising:
a base comprising a mobile base having one or more lockable casters; and
a moveable extension arm connected to the base, the extension arm having a distal end positionable relative to the surgical table and configured to connect to the end effector, wherein the mobile base comprises a vertical extension joint configured for adjusting an elevation of the extension arm, a horizontal extension joint configured for moving the extension arm laterally, and a foot control panel configured to lock and unlock the one or more lockable casters; and
a control console in communication with the remote machine via a wired connection or a wireless connection;
wherein the remote machine is configured to move the end effector responsive to user input received from the control console via the wired connection or the wireless connection, and wherein the end effector movement includes translational movement up, down, left, right, in and out, and rotational movement counterclockwise and clockwise.
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