Inventors:
Robert Lee Thompson - Dallas TX
Assignee:
Pinotage, LLC - Fayetville AR
International Classification:
A61B 105
US Classification:
600173, 600137, 600109, 600122, 348 82
Abstract:
A surgical/diagnostic imaging device for use in interabdominal, interthoracic, and other surgical and diagnostic procedures includes an image sensor pivotally mounted at the distal end of a support. In use, the image sensor and support are contained within a disposable sterile sheath, and the distal portion of the sheath is inserted into the patient through an incision. The imaging device includes actuators to move the image sensor in elevation and azimuth.