WO2025073031A1 - Operating table with automated and robotic ceiling mount - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention pertains to the sector of equipment for surgical centers and relates more specifically to a medical apparatus used in operating rooms and surgical centers for performing surgical procedures. Said table is specially designed to provide a safe and precise environment during surgery, offering a series of resources and adjustments that are essential for the success of the procedure. The main distinctive feature is the ceiling mount, which makes it possible to suspend and position the operating table in a precise and stable manner.

Description

AUTOMATED AND ROBOTIC SURGICAL TABLE WITH CEILING STAND

Technological sector of the Invention

[001] The present invention belongs to the surgical center equipment sector, and refers, more specifically, to a medical equipment used in operating rooms and surgical centers for performing surgical procedures. This table is specially designed to provide a safe and precise environment during surgeries, offering a series of features and adjustments that are essential for the success of the procedure. The main distinguishing feature is the ceiling stand, which allows the surgical table to be suspended and positioned in a precise and stable manner.

State of the art

[002] A ceiling-mounted surgical table is an essential component of any modern operating room and plays a key role in performing safe and effective surgical procedures.

[003] Some reasons why having a surgical table with a ceiling stand is important can be highlighted, such as the ceiling stand that allows the surgical table to be suspended in a stable and precise way, ensuring that the patient remains in the correct position throughout the procedure. This is essential for high-precision surgeries, such as neurological, cardiac and orthopedic surgeries.

[004] The ability to adjust the position of the operating table quickly and accurately provides surgeons with better access to the area of interest and optimized visibility. This is particularly important in minimally invasive surgeries, where even small adjustments in position can make a big difference in accuracy.

[005] A stable and well-adjusted surgical table is essential for patient safety. The ceiling stand helps prevent unwanted movements during surgery, reducing the risk of accidental injuries. [006] The ceiling stand allows the height of the surgical table to be adjusted so that the medical team can work comfortably and with less fatigue. This is important in long and complex surgeries, where the team needs to maintain focus and precision throughout hours of work.

[007] Surgical tables with ceiling stands are designed to accommodate a variety of surgical procedures, from general surgeries to more complex procedures. Their adjustability offers flexibility to meet the specific needs of each surgery.

[008] Many modern overhead surgical tables are equipped with equipment integration features such as monitor mounts, imaging devices, and surgical lighting. This makes these features easier to access during surgery, improving the efficiency and safety of the procedure.

[009] Surgical tables are often constructed with materials that allow for easy cleaning and disinfection, helping to maintain a sterile surgical environment.

[010] In summary, a ceiling-mounted surgical table plays a crucial role in performing successful surgical procedures by ensuring patient safety, procedural accuracy, and surgical team comfort. It is an essential piece of equipment that helps improve clinical outcomes and operating room efficiency.

Invention News

[01 1 ] In this context, there is a surgical table without any contact with the ground, which eliminates the possibility of contamination of the surgical environment, maintaining a more sterile environment and reducing the risk of infections.

[012] It has a suspension arm, which provides free space around the table, facilitating access for surgeons and allowing greater flexibility in the positioning of the patient and the medical team.

[013] The 360° rotation of the central arm allows the table to be rotated at all angles and the table positioned in all types of surgeries, which promotes that the surgeons adjust the position of the table as needed during surgery, improving visualization and access to the surgical area.

[014] Full movement of the lower arm facilitates the performance of complex procedures, allowing precise movements around the surgical table.

[015] The table top swivel provides maximum flexibility to adjust the table angle to suit the specific needs of each procedure. [016] Raising and lowering the table stand allows the table height to be ergonomically adjusted to suit surgeons’ preferences and the type of surgery.

[017] Adaptive stand arm displacement improves efficiency by allowing the stand arm to be positioned according to the surgical modality, ensuring the best possible access.

[018] Electromagnetic or electromechanical brakes ensure stability and safety during surgery, preventing unwanted table movements. They also ensure the necessary immobility, while life support sensors continuously monitor the patient's condition.

[019] The surgical position database makes it easy to reproduce ideal positions for different types of surgeries, saving time and improving consistency.

[020] User and surgical position memory personalizes the user experience by remembering individual settings for each surgeon.

[021 ] Recording users and surgical positions records valuable information for analysis and continuous improvement, ensuring better results and safety.

[022] There is the possibility of having versions adapted for different patients in order to meet a variety of needs, ensuring comfort and safety for patients of different ages and sizes. For example, children and adolescents have different anatomical requirements than adults, and the surgical table was designed with precise dimensions to meet these variations. [023] It has life support sensors that constantly monitor the patient's vital signs, allowing a rapid response to any changes in health status.

[024] Embedded programming intelligence and artificial intelligence automates processes, improves surgical accuracy and efficiency, and provides continuous learning capabilities.

[025] Online data and configuration updates keep the surgical table up to date with the latest information and protocols, ensuring always optimized performance.

[026] Voice command control makes it easy to control the surgical table, allowing surgeons to adjust settings without interrupting the procedure.

[027] Integration with surgical robots improves the accuracy and automation of surgical procedures, enabling seamless collaboration between technology and medical staff.

[028] The ceiling rail with surgical focus and self-disinfection ensures ideal lighting and a sterile environment, minimizing the risk of infection.

[029] Operation in different atmospheres allows the surgical table to be used in a variety of environments, including aircraft and spacecraft.

[030] Retractable storage versions optimize space in operating rooms, aircraft and spacecraft, facilitating safe and efficient storage of the surgical table.

[031] Precise adjustment ensures that the patient is in the ideal position for the procedure, improving the efficiency and results of the surgery.

[032] Promotes compatibility with specific medical equipment for pediatric and adolescent procedures, ensuring perfect and effective integration.

[033] Customization and user memory allow table configurations to suit the individual preferences of surgeons working with pediatric and adolescent patients. User memory functionality allows clinicians to quickly save and access specific settings for different procedures.

[034] Finally, it has remote control, wireless and WiFi.

Description of the attached drawings

[035] In order for the present invention to be fully understood and put into practice by any technician in this technological sector, it will be described in a clear, concise and sufficient manner, based on the attached drawings, which illustrate and support it, listed below:

Figure 1 represents the perspective view of the surgical table;

Figure 2 represents the side view of the surgical table;

Figure 3 represents the front view of the surgical table.

Detailed Description of the Invention

[036] The present invention comprises a surgical table that has no contact with the ground and that will be suspended from the ground by a support arm (BR). The upper part of the support arm (BR) is fixed to a rail (TL) on the ceiling, where the central arm of the support (BR) can rotate 360° around the bed (LT), and has a joint and ball joints (RT) with electromagnetic or electromechanical brake. The lower part of the support arm (BR) will be fixed to the bed (LT) where it can run 360° around it. This results in a rotation of the upper part of the bed (LT) of 360° to any angle and the raising and lowering of the support (BR) and consequently of the surgical table.

[037] The table also has a database of surgical positions, user and surgical position memory, the ability to record users and their surgical positions for each procedure, and vital sign sensors.

[038] The table may have versions for adult patients and obese adults; pediatric patients; neonatal patients; for use in aircraft and spacecraft and have embedded programming intelligence and online embedded Artificial Intelligence.

[039] The table can be controlled by voice command, integrated with a surgical robot, operate in other types of atmospheres and have retraction versions to be stored on the roof of surgical centers and aircraft and spacecraft or emergency vehicles. The ceiling rail will have a surgical focus and will be self-disinfecting.

[040] The table surface is coated with state-of-the-art anti-allergy and antibacterial materials, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination and infections.

[041] The table has an integrated imaging system, such as X-ray or ultrasound, allowing for accurate, real-time intraoperative visualizations. It features haptic feedback and tactile technology that allow surgeons to feel the nuances of tissues and organs during procedures, improving accuracy.

[042] The table is connected to a central data management system that records procedure details, allows for post-surgical analysis and continuous improvements.

[043] An augmented reality projection provides 3D views of the patient's anatomy, facilitating guidance and decision-making during surgery.

[044] Specialized Artificial Intelligence algorithms assist in real-time analysis of patient conditions, suggesting optimal adjustments to table position and other settings.

[045] Non-invasive biometric sensors constantly monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.

[046] As mentioned above, the surgical table is compatible with advanced robotic systems, allowing seamless collaboration between surgeons and robots during procedures.

[047] The table features an integrated self-sterilization system using technologies such as ultraviolet (UV-C) light to ensure a sterile surgical environment. [048] The table is connected to a digital health network, enabling real-time updates, data sharing, and remote support during surgery.

[049] The table surface is designed with a coating material specially adapted for the space environment, resistant to microgravity and vacuum conditions. Anti-allergenic and antibacterial properties of the coating minimize the risk of cross-contamination, protecting both patients and surgical staff in a microgravity environment.

[050] Furthermore, the table is connected to a specialized digital health network for spacecraft, allowing real-time updates, data sharing and remote support during surgical interventions in space.

[051] It is important to emphasize that the figures and descriptions provided do not have the power to limit the forms of execution of the inventive concept proposed herein, but rather to illustrate and make understandable the conceptual innovations revealed in this solution. Therefore, the descriptions and images must be interpreted in an illustrative and not limitative manner, and there may be other equivalent or analogous forms of implementation of the inventive concept revealed herein that do not stray from the spectrum of protection outlined in the proposed solution.

Claims

1- AUTOMATED AND ROBOTIZED CEILING-MOUNTED SURGICAL TABLE characterized by being suspended from the floor by a support arm (BR), in which the upper part of the support arm (BR) is fixed to a rail (TL) on the ceiling, where the central arm of the support (BR) can rotate 360° around the bed (LT), and has a joint and ball joints (RT) with electromagnetic or electromechanical brake; the lower part of the support arm (BR) is fixed to the bed (LT) where it can run 360° around it. 2- AUTOMATED AND ROBOTIZED CEILING-STANDED SURGICAL TABLE, according to claim 1, and characterized by having a database of surgical positions, user and surgical position memory, ability to record users and their surgical positions for each procedure, and vital sign sensors such as non-invasive biometric sensors. 3- AUTOMATED AND ROBOTIZED SURGICAL TABLE WITH CEILING STAND, according to claim 1, and characterized by having versions for adult patients and obese adults; pediatric patients; neonatal patients; operating in other types of atmospheres and having retraction versions to be stored on the ceiling of surgical centers; for application in aircraft and spacecraft or emergency vehicles and having embedded programming intelligence and online embedded Artificial Intelligence. 4- SURGICAL TABLE WITH AUTOMATED AND ROBOTIZED CEILING STAND, according to claim 1, and characterized in that it can be controlled by voice command, integrated with a surgical robot, and the ceiling rail (TL) has a surgical focus and has self-disinfection using ultraviolet light (UV-C). 5- SURGICAL TABLE WITH AUTOMATED AND ROBOTIZED CEILING STAND, according to claim 1, and characterized by having a surface coated with anti-allergic and antibacterial materials. 6- AUTOMATED AND ROBOTIZED SURGICAL TABLE WITH CEILING STAND, according to claim 1, and characterized by having an integrated imaging diagnostic system, such as X-rays or ultrasound, allowing for accurate, real-time intraoperative visualizations; and also featuring tactile feedback and haptic technology. 7- AUTOMATED AND ROBOTIZED CEILING-STAND SURGICAL TABLE, according to claim 1, and characterized by being connected to a central data management system that records details of the procedure, allows post-surgical analysis and continuous improvements; being connected to a digital health network, allowing real-time updates, data sharing and remote support during surgery; also having Artificial Intelligence algorithms for real-time analysis of the patient's conditions, suggesting ideal adjustments in the table position and other settings. 8- AUTOMATED AND ROBOTIZED CEILING-STANDED SURGICAL TABLE, according to claim 1, and characterized by having a coating material specially adapted for the space environment, resistant to microgravity and vacuum conditions, and anti-allergic and antibacterial properties of the coating; and connected to a specialized digital health network for spacecraft, with real-time updates, data sharing and remote support during surgical interventions in space. 9- AUTOMATED AND ROBOTIZED SURGICAL TABLE WITH CEILING STAND, according to claim 1, and characterized by having remote, wireless and WiFi control.