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Amir Sarvestani has filed a patent application for an "Endoscopic Navigation Pointer" that aims to address challenges faced by surgeons during procedures requiring both endoscopic visualization and navigation. The invention combines both functionalities into one instrument, allowing for simultaneous visualization and navigation, potentially improving surgical procedures by increasing efficiency and safety. The patent application describes the instrument, which includes a proximal handling portion, a distal end portion with a distal tip for palpating tissue, and a shaft connecting the two. It also includes an image capture unit, a data interface, and a geometric reference system. The application also describes a surgical assistance system that incorporates the instrument, display devices, and a control unit for processing image data. [Extracted from the article] |
