Apparatus, systems, and methods for performing laparoscopic surgery

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9861272
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13966197

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Apparatus, systems, and methods for laparoscopic abdominal surgery are disclosed. For example, a system or kit is provided for performing a procedure within a surgical space within a patient's body that includes a plurality of tool heads, and a tool head carrier including features for removably receiving one or more tool heads, the tool head carrier sized for introduction through a trocar or other port into a surgical space. The system or kit may also include a surgical tool including a tool shaft introduceable into the surgical space and including features for securing a tool head to the tool. Optionally, the tool head carrier may include a clip for securing the tool head carrier to an endoscope.

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  • THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chao, Kevin Palo Alto, US 15 342
Dong, Hattie Zhi Chen Stanford, US 1 32
Duggan, Bryan J Ortonville, US 3 982
Lau, James N Palo Alto, US 1 32
Pell, Christopher Steven San Rafael, US 8 1146
Roop, John Avi Menlo Park, US 35 3204
Ruby, Thomas Mountain View, US 3 1083
Ticker, Jonathan B Glen Head, US 4 41

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