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=SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING TISSUE CONTACT VIA TRIANGULATION=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.|Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.]]


[[Category:Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Kevin Mark Okarski of Monrovia CA (US)|Kevin Mark Okarski of Monrovia CA (US)]][[Category:Kevin Mark Okarski of Monrovia CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Abubakarr Bah of Irvine CA (US)|Abubakarr Bah of Irvine CA (US)]][[Category:Abubakarr Bah of Irvine CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Paras Parikh of Irvine CA (US)|Paras Parikh of Irvine CA (US)]][[Category:Paras Parikh of Irvine CA (US)]]

==SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING TISSUE CONTACT VIA TRIANGULATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18506666 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING TISSUE CONTACT VIA TRIANGULATION

The patent application describes systems and methods for determining tissue contact with electrodes of an end effector and displaying it graphically.

* Advanced current location is used to determine the locations of electrodes on the end effector.
* Contact force between electrodes and tissue is calculated based on impedance measurements.
* Three electrodes in contact with tissue can define a plane and vector for graphical display.
* The technology helps indicate tissue location and orientation with respect to the end effector.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be used in surgical procedures where precise tissue contact and orientation are crucial, such as in minimally invasive surgeries or robotic surgeries.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology addresses the need for accurate and real-time feedback on tissue contact during surgical procedures, improving precision and reducing the risk of damage to surrounding tissues.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include improved surgical accuracy, reduced risk of complications, and enhanced visualization for surgeons, leading to better patient outcomes.

== Commercial Applications ==
Title: Surgical Navigation System for Enhanced Tissue Contact Visualization
This technology could be commercialized as a surgical navigation system for various medical specialties, including general surgery, neurosurgery, and orthopedic surgery. It could be marketed to hospitals, surgical centers, and medical device companies.

== Prior Art ==
Prior art related to this technology may include research on surgical navigation systems, impedance measurements in medical devices, and graphical visualization of tissue contact during surgeries.

== Frequently Updated Research ==
Researchers are continually exploring new ways to enhance surgical navigation systems, improve impedance measurement accuracy, and optimize graphical displays for tissue contact visualization in real-time.

== Questions about Tissue Contact Visualization ==
=== How does this technology improve surgical outcomes? ===
This technology provides surgeons with real-time feedback on tissue contact, allowing for more precise and accurate procedures, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

=== What are the potential limitations of using impedance measurements for determining tissue contact? ===
Impedance measurements may be affected by factors such as tissue composition, electrode positioning, and surrounding fluids, which could impact the accuracy of contact force calculations.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Systems and methods presented herein generally include determining that electrodes of an end effector are in contact with tissue and displaying the tissue contact graphically. Locations of electrodes of the end effector can be determined using advanced current location. Magnitude of contact force between electrodes and tissue can be determined based on impedance measurements between the electrodes in contact with tissue and one or more reference electrodes (e.g. body patch(es)). Three electrodes in contact with tissue can define a plane and a vector that can be graphically displayed to indicate tissue location and orientation with respect to the end effector.



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