MANIPULATOR FOR ROBOTIC SURGICAL TOOL
A system for performing a medical procedure on a patient includes an articulating probe assembly and at least one tool. The articulating probe assembly comprises an inner probe comprising multiple articulating inner links, an outer probe surrounding the inner probe and comprising multiple articulating outer links, and at least two working channels that exit a distal portion of the probe assembly. The at least one tool is configured to translate through one of the at least two working channels. A manipulator is provided for controlling the at least one tool.
1 . A system for performing a medical procedure on a patient, comprising:
an articulating probe assembly, comprising:
an inner probe comprising multiple articulating inner links;
an outer probe surrounding the inner probe and comprising multiple articulating outer links; and
at least two working channels that exit a distal portion of the probe assembly,
at least one tool configured to translate through one of the at least two working channels; and
a manipulator for controlling the at least one tool.
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