Patent Issued for Computer-assisted tele-operated surgery systems and methods (USPTO 11950870).

A patent has been issued for computer-assisted tele-operated surgery systems and methods. The patent, assigned to Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc., describes systems and methods for assisting minimally invasive computer-assisted tele-operated surgery. The systems involve controlling the motions of robotic manipulators, cannulas, and surgical instruments in various surgical situations. The patent also discusses the concept of software-constrained remote center of motion, which allows for the safe and precise movement of surgical instruments through minimally invasive surgical access sites. [Extracted from the article]