Lightpoint Surgical Ltd.

Lightpoint Medical Limited

Francesca Oldfield

David Tuch

Kunal Vyas

Stewart Forbes

Gavin Ryan

The present application provides apparatus for simulating radio-guided surgery using a light source () and a probe () having a light detector (). Specifically, the apparatus includes a subject model () that has an enclosure () with an opening () that extends from an exterior of the subject model () into the enclosure (). The subject model () also includes a light source () that is disposed within the enclosure (). The apparatus also includes a probe () for deployment by a user through the opening () into the enclosure (). The probe () has a light detector () configured to detect light emitted by the light source () for localization of the light source () within the enclosure ().

Apparatus for simulating radio-guided surgery

A tethered laparoscopic probe for deployment through a trocar into a cavity of a subject and manipulatable by fenestrated laparoscopic graspers includes opposing fenestrated jaws. The tethered laparoscopic probe also includes a probe head shaped for insertion through the trocar and including an elongated casing, a sensor arranged within the casing and defining a sensing direction of the probe head, and a grip for secure grasping by the fenestrated laparoscopic graspers. The grip has protrusions for mating with the fenestrated jaws. The tethered laparoscopic probe further includes a tether coupled to the probe head. The protrusions are positioned and shaped to enable the grip to be grasped securely by the fenestrated laparoscopic graspers at a first angle relative to the sensing direction of the probe head and at a second angle relative to the sensing direction of the probe head, the second angle being different from the first angle.

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Amersham, United Kingdom

Francesca Oldfield