NuVasive, Inc.
Robotic Surgery

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Abstract:

A laser or ultrasonic instrument is used to remove tissue during a surgery, such as to form one or more pilot holes in a vertebra or a window in bone. Where a laser is used, interrogative laser pulses can be used to obtain information, such as detecting depth or tissue type.

Status:
Application
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

30 Nov 2021

Issue date:

16 Jun 2022