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Combinational scissor-grasper tool for use in laparoscopy
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In this paper, a four-jawed combinational scissor-grasper surgical tool for use in laparoscopy is described. But this tool is not suitable for use with a human operator.Abstract:
Disclosed is a four-jawed combinational scissor-grasper surgical tool for use in laparoscopy. Cutting and grasping functionalities are respectively enabled via movement of a pair of such specially contoured jaw members sliding against or splaying apart from the other pair. Also disclosed are means for achieving selectable interlocking of jaw members and mechanical linkage for their actuation by human user.read more
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