BR112020012957A2 - surgical system to present information interpreted from external data - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an end actuator, a user interface and a control circuit. The end actuator is configured to implant staples into the tissue attached by the end actuator and cut the tissue trapped during a firing stroke. The control circuit is configured to cause at least one parameter setting associated with the trigger stroke to be displayed on the user interface and to have the interpreted information relevant to the trigger stroke displayed simultaneously with at least one trigger configuration. parameter in the user interface, and the interpreted information is based on external data.

Description

Invention Patent Descriptive Report for "SYSTEM

SURGICAL TO PRESENT INFORMATION INTERPRETED FROM EXTERNAL DATA ". REMISSIVE REFERENCE TO RELATED ORDERS

[0001] This patent application claims the priority benefit of US non-provisional patent application serial number 16 / 182.230, entitled SURGICAL SYSTEM FOR PRESENTING INFORMATION IN- TERPRETED FROM EXTERNAL DATA, filed on 6 November 2018 , whose description is hereby incorporated by way of reference, in its entirety.

[0002] The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. $ 119 (e) to US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 729,177, entitled AUTOMATED DATA SCALING, ALIGNMENT, AND ORGANIZING BA-

SED ON PREDEFINED PARAMETERS WITHIN A SURGICAL NETWORK BEFORE TRANSMISSION, deposited on 10 September 2018, the description of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for reference.

[0003] This application claims priority under 35 USC $ 119 (e) to US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 692,747, entitled SMART ACTIVATION OF AN ENERGY DEVICE BY ANOTHER DEVICE, filed on June 30, 2018, at Provisional US Patent Application No. 62 / 692,748, entitled SMART ENERGY ARCHITEC-TURE, filed on June 30, 2018 and US Provisional Patent Application 62 / 692,768, entitled SMART ENERGY DEVICES, filed on June 30, 2018 , the description of each of which is incorporated herein by way of reference, in its entirety.

[0004] This application claims priority under 35 USC $ 119 (e) of US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 659,900, entitled METHOD OF HUB COMMUNICATION, filed on April 19, 2018, the description of which is incorporated herein by way of reference, in its entirety.

[0005] This application also claims priority under 35 USC8 119 (e) of US Provisional Patent Application 62 / 650,898 filed on March 30, 2018, entitled CAPACITIVE COUPLED RETURN PATH PAD WITH SEPARABLE ARRAY ELEMENTS, from US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 650,887, titled SURGICAL SYSTEMS WITH OPTIMIZED SENSING CAPABILITIES, filed on March 30, 2018, from US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 650,882, entitled SMOKE EVACUATION MODULE FOR INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM, filed on March 30, 2018, and US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 650,877, entitled SURGICAL SMOKE EVACUATION SENSING AND CONTRROLS, filed on March 30, 2018, whose description of each one is hereby incorporated by reference, in its entirety.

[0006] This application also claims priority under 35 US $ 119 (e) of US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62/640 417, entitled TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN ULTRASONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFOR, filed March 8 of 2018, and of US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 640,415, entitled ESTIMATING STATE OF ULTRASONIC END EFFECTOR AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFOR, filed on March 8, 2018, the respective description of which is incorporated herein by reference, in its wholeness.

[0007] The present application also claims priority under 35 US $ 119 (e) of US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 611,341, entitled INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM, filed on December 28, 2017, of the Patent Application Provisional US Serial No. 62 / 611,340, entitled CLOUD-BASED MEDICAL ANALYTICS, filed on December 28, 2017, and Application for

US Provisional Patent serial number 62 / 611,339, entitled ROBOT AS- SISTED SURGICAL PLATFORM, filed on December 28, 2017, the description of each of which is incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The present description refers to several surgical systems. Surgical procedures are typically performed in theaters or surgical operating rooms in a health care facility, such as a hospital. A sterile field is typically created around the patient. The sterile field may include members of the brushing team, who are properly dressed, and all furniture and accessories in the area. Various surgical devices and systems are used to perform a surgical procedure.

[0009] Furthermore, in the digital and information age, medical systems and facilities are often slower to implement systems or procedures that use newer and improved technologies due to patient safety and a general desire to maintain have traditional practices. However, medical systems and clinics may often lack communication and knowledge shared with other neighboring or similarly located clinics as a result. To improve patient practices, it would be desirable to find ways to help better connect medical systems and clinics.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] In several modalities, a surgical instrument is revealed that includes an end actuator, a user interface and a control circuit. The end actuator is configured to implant staples into the tissue attached by the end actuator and cut the trapped tissue during a firing stroke. The control circuit is con-

figured to have at least one parameter setting associated with the trigger stroke displayed on the user interface and to have the interpreted information relevant to the trigger stroke displayed simultaneously with at least one parameter setting in the user interface, and the interpreted information is based on external data.

[0011] In several modalities, a surgical instrument is revealed that includes an end actuator, a user interface and a control circuit. The end actuator is configured to implant staples into the tissue attached by the end actuator and cut the trapped tissue during a firing stroke. The control circuit is configured to make at least one parameter setting associated with the trip path appear on the user interface and to make the interpreted information relevant to the trip path appear at the same time as the least one parameter setting in the user interface, and the information interpreted is based on imaging data.

[0012] In several modalities, a surgical instrument is revealed that includes an end actuator, a user interface and a control circuit. The end actuator is configured to perform a function to treat tissue trapped by the end actuator. The control circuit is configured to cause at least one parameter setting associated with the function to be displayed on the user interface and to have the interpreted information relevant to the function displayed simultaneously with at least one parameter setting in the user interface, and the interpreted information is based on external data.

FIGURES

[0013] The various aspects described here, both with regard to the organization and the methods of operation, together with additional objects and advantages of the same, can be better understood in reference to the description presented below, considered together with the attached drawings as follows.

[0014] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an interactive surgical system implemented by computer, according to at least one aspect of the present description.

[0015] Figure 2 is a surgical system being used to perform a surgical procedure in an operating room, according to at least one aspect of the present description.

[0016] Figure 3 is a central surgical controller paired with a visualization system, a robotic system, and an intelligent instrument, according to at least one aspect of the present description.

[0017] Figure 4 is a partial perspective view of a central surgical controller casing, and of a combined generator module received slidingly in a central surgical controller casing, according to at least one aspect of the this description.

[0018] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a generator module combined with bipolar, ultrasonic and monopolar contacts and a smoke evacuation component, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description.

[0019] Figure 6 illustrates different power bus connectors for a plurality of side coupling ports of a side modular cabinet configured to receive a plurality of modules, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description.

[0020] Figure 7 illustrates a vertical modular cabinet configured to receive a plurality of modules, according to at least one aspect of the present description.

[0021] Figure 8 illustrates a surgical data network that comprises a central modular communication controller configured to connect modular devices located in one or more operating rooms of a healthcare facility, or any environment in a healthcare facility. public services specially equipped for surgical operations, to the cloud, in accordance with at least one aspect of this description.

[0022] Figure 9 illustrates an interactive surgical system implemented by computer, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description.

[0023] Figure 10 illustrates a central surgical controller that comprises a plurality of modules coupled to the modular control tower, according to at least one aspect of the present description.

[0024] Figure 11 illustrates an aspect of a universal serial bus (USB) central controller device, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description.

[0025] Figure 12 is a block diagram of a cloud computing system that comprises a plurality of intelligent surgical instruments coupled to central surgical controllers that can connect to the cloud component of the cloud computing system, according to at least one aspect of the present description.

[0026] Figure 13 is a functional module architecture of a cloud computing system, according to at least one aspect of the present description.

[0027] Figure 14 illustrates a diagram of a surgical system with situational recognition, according to at least one aspect of this description.

[0028] Figure 15 is a timeline that represents the situational recognition of a central surgical controller, according to at least one aspect of the present description.

[0029] Figure 16 illustrates a surgical device that includes a user interface and a surgical stapling end actuator, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description.

[0030] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of the various components of the surgical device in Figure 16.

[0031] Figure 18 is a logic flow diagram of a process that represents a control program or logic configuration to display information interpreted based on external data, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description. .

[0032] Figure 19 is a logic flow diagram of a process that represents a control program or logic configuration to display information interpreted based on external data, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description. .

[0033] Figure 20 illustrates a surgical device that includes a user interface and a surgical stapling end actuator, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description.

[0034] Figure 21 is a logic flow diagram of a process that represents a control program or logic configuration to adjust a parameter setting of the surgical device of Figure 20, according to at least one aspect of this description.

[0035] Figure 22 is a logic flow diagram of a process that represents a control program or logic setting to adjust a parameter setting of the surgical device in Figure 20, according to at least one aspect of this description.

[0036] Figure 23 illustrates a surgical device that includes a user interface and a surgical stapling end actuator, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description.

[0037] Figure 24 is a logic flow diagram of a process that represents a control program or logic setting to automatically adjust a field of view of a medical imaging device in relation to a structure of importance. - detected critical cia, according to at least one aspect of the present description.

[0038] Figure 25 is a logic flow diagram of a process that represents a control program or logic configuration to obtain user permission to automatically adjust a field of view of a medical imaging device in relation to a structure. of critical importance, according to at least one aspect of this description.

DESCRIPTION

[0039] The applicant of the present application holds the following US patent applications, filed on November 6, 2018, the description of each of which is incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety: * US Patent Application no. 16 / 182.224, entitled SURGI- CAL NETWORK, INSTRUMENT, AND CLOUD RESPONSES BASED

ON VALIDATION OF RECEIVED DATASET AND AUTHENTICATION OF ITS SOURCE AND INTEGRITY; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,233, entitled MODIFY-

TION OF SURGICAL SYSTEMS CONTROL PROGRAMS BASED ON MACHINE LEARNING; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,239, entitled ADJUST-

MENT OF DEVICE CONTROL PROGRAMS BASED ON STRATIFIED CONTEXTUAL DATA IN ADDITION TO THE DATA; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,243, entitled SURGICAL

HUB AND MODULAR DEVICE RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT BASED ON SITUATIONAL AWARENESS;

* US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,248, entitled DETEC-

TION AND ESCALATION OF SECURITY RESPONSES OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS TO INCREASING SEVERITY THREATS; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,251, entitled INTERACTIVE SURGICAL SYSTEM; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,260, entitled AUTO-MATED DATA SCALING, ALIGNMENT, AND ORGANIZING BASED ON PREDEFINED PARAMETERS WITHIN SURGICAL NETWORKS; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,267, entitled SENSING THE PATIENT POSITION AND CONTACT UTILIZING THE MONO-PO-

LAR RETURN PAD ELECTRODE TO PROVIDE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS TO A SURGICAL NETWORK; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,249, entitled POWERED SURGICAL TOOL WITH PREDEFINED ADJUSTABLE CONTRROL ALGORITHM FOR CONTROLLING END EFFECTOR PARAM-ETER; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,246, entitled ADJUST-MENTS BASED ON AIRBORNE PARTICLE PROPERTIES; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,256, entitled ADJUSTMENT OF A SURGICAL DEVICE FUNCTION BASED ON SITUATIONAL AWARENESS; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,242, entitled REAL-TIME ANALYSIS OF COMPREHENSIVE COST OF ALL INSTRUMEN-

TATION USED IN SURGERY UTILIZING DATA FLUIDITY TO TRACK INSTRUMENTS THROUGH STOCKING AND IN-HOUSE PROCESSES; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,255, entitled USAGE AND TECHNIQUE ANALYSIS OF SURGEON / STAFF PERFOR-

MANCE AGAINST A BASELINE TO OPTIMIZE DEVICE UTILIZATION

AND PERFORMANCE FOR BOTH CURRENT AND FUTURE PROCE- DURES; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,269, entitled IMAGE CAPTURING OF THE AREAS OUTSIDE THE ABDOMEN TO IM-

PROVE PLACEMENT AND CONTROL OF A SURGICAL DEVICE IN USE; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,278, entitled COMMU-

NICATION OF DATA WHERE A SURGICAL NETWORK IS USING

CONTEXT OF THE DATA AND REQUIREMENTS OF A RECEIVING SYSTEM / USER TO INFLUENCE INCLUSION OR LINKAGE OF DATA AND METADATA TO ESTABLISH CONTINUITY; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,290, entitled SURGICAL

NETWORK RECOMMENDATIONS FROM REAL TIME ANALYSIS OF PROCEDURE VARIABLES AGAINST A BASELINE HIGHLIGHTING DIFFERENCES FROM THE OPTIMAL SOLUTION; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,232, entitled CONTROL OF A SURGICAL SYSTEM THROUGH A SURGICAL BARRIER; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,227, entitled SURGICAL NETWORK DETERMINATION OF PRIORITIZATION OF COMMUNICATION, INTERACTION, OR PROCESSING BASED ON SYSTEM OR DEVICE NEEDS; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,231, entitled WIRELESS

PAIRING OF A SURGICAL DEVICE WITH ANOTHER DEVICE WITHIN A STERILE SURGICAL FIELD BASED ON THE USAGE AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS OF DEVICES; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,229, entitled ADJUST-

MENT OF STAPLE HEIGHT OF AT LEAST ONE ROW OF STAPLES BASED ON THE SENSED TISSUE THICKNESS OR FORCE IN CLOS-ING; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,234, entitled STAPLING

DEVICE WITH BOTH COMPULSORY AND DISCRETIONARY LOCK- OUTS BASED ON SENSED PARAMETERS; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,240, entitled POWERED STAPLING DEVICE CONFIGURED TO ADJUST FORCE, ADVANCE-MENT SPEED, AND OVERALL STROKE OF CUTTING MEMBER BASED ON SENSED PARAMETER OF FIRING OR CLAMPING; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,235, entitled VARIATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY AND ULTRASONIC POWER LEVEL IN COOP-

ERATION WITH VARYING CLAMP ARM PRESSURE TO ACHIEVE PREDEFINED HEAT FLUX OR POWER APPLIED TO TISSUE; and * US Patent Application No. 16 / 182,238, entitled ULTRA-

SONIC ENERGY DEVICE WHICH VARIES PRESSURE APPLIED BY CLAMP ARM TO PROVIDE THRESHOLD CONTROL PRESSURE AT A CUT PROGRESSION LOCATION.

[0040] The applicant for this application holds the following US patent applications filed on September 10, 2018, the description of each of which is incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety: * US Provisional Patent Application no. 62 / 729,183, entitled A CONTROL FOR A SURGICAL NETWORK OR SURGICAL NET-

WORK CONNECTED DEVICE THAT ADJUSTS ITS FUNCTION BASED ON A SENSED SITUATION OR USAGE; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 729,177, entitled AUTOMATED DATA SCALING, ALIGNMENT, AND ORGANIZING BASED ON PREDEFINED PARAMETERS WITHIN A SURGICAL NET- WORK BEFORE TRANSMISSION; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 729,176, entitled

INDIRECT COMMAND AND CONTROL OF A FIRST OPERATING ROOM SYSTEM THROUGH THE USE OF A SECOND OPERATING ROOM SYSTEM WITHIN A STERILE FIELD WHERE THE SECOND

OPERATING ROOM SYSTEM HAS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OPERATING MODES; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 729,185, entitled

POWERED STAPLING DEVICE THAT IS CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING FORCE, ADVANCEMENT SPEED, AND OVERALL STROKE OF CUT-

TING MEMBER OF THE DEVICE BASED ON SENSED PARAMETER OF FIRING OR CLAMPING; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 729,184, entitled

POWERED SURGICAL TOOL WITH A PREDEFINED ADJUSTABLE

CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR CONTROLLING AT LEAST ONE END EFFECTOR PARAMETER AND A MEANS FOR LIMITING THE AD-JUSTMENT; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 729,182, entitled

SENSING THE PATIENT POSITION AND CONTACT UTILIZING THE MONO POLAR RETURN PAD ELECTRODE TO PROVIDE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS TO THE HUB; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 729,191, entitled

SURGICAL NETWORK RECOMMENDATIONS FROM REAL TIME

ANALYSIS OF PROCEDURE VARIABLES AGAINST A BASELINE HIGHLIGHTING DIFFERENCES FROM THE OPTIMAL SOLUTION; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 729,195, entitled UL-

TRASONIC ENERGY DEVICE WHICH VARIES PRESSURE APPLIED

BY CLAMP ARM TO PROVIDE THRESHOLD CONTROL PRESSURE AT A CUT PROGRESSION LOCATION; and * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 729,186, entitled WIRELESS PAIRING OF A SURGICAL DEVICE WITH ANOTHER DE-

VICE WITHIN A STERILE SURGICAL FIELD BASED ON THE USAGE AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS OF DEVICES.

[0041] The applicant for this application holds the following US patent applications, filed on August 28, 2018, the description of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety: * US Patent Application nº 16 / 115,214, entitled ESTIMATING

STATE OF ULTRASONIC END EFFECTOR AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFOR; * patent application U, nº 16 / 115,205, entitled TEMPERA-

TURE CONTROL OF ULTRASONIC END EFFECTOR AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFOR; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,233, entitled RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY DEVICE FOR DELIVERING COMBINED ELECTRI-CAL SIGNALS; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,208, entitled CONTROL-

LING AN ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ACCORDING TO TISSUE LOCATION; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,220, entitled CONTROL-

LING ACTIVATION OF AN ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ACCORDING TO THE PRESENCE OF TISSUE; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,232, entitled DETERMINING TISSUE COMPOSITION VIA AN ULTRASONIC SYSTEM; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,239, entitled DETER-

MINING THE STATE OF AN ULTRASONIC ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM ACCORDING TO FREQUENCY SHIFT; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,247, entitled DETERMINING THE STATE OF AN ULTRASONIC END EFFECTOR; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,211, entitled SITUATIONAL AWARENESS OF ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEMS; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,226, entitled MECHA-

NISMS FOR CONTROLLING DIFFERENT ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS OF AN ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT;

* US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,240, entitled DETECTION OF END EFFECTOR IMMERSION IN LIQUID; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,249, entitled INTER-RUPTION OF ENERGY DUE TO INADVERTENT CAPACITIVE COU-PLING; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,256, entitled INCREAS- ING RADIO FREQUENCY TO CREATE PAD-LESS MONOPOLAR LOOP; * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,223, entitled BIPOLAR COMBINATION DEVICE THAT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTS PRESENT SURE BASED ON ENERGY MODALITY; and * US Patent Application No. 16 / 115,238, entitled ACTIVATION OF ENERGY DEVICES.

[0042] The applicant for this application holds the following US patent applications, filed on August 23, 2018, the description of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety: * US Provisional Patent Application no. 62 / 721,995, entitled CONTROLLING AN ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AC- CORDING TO TISSUE LOCATION; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 721,998, entitled SI-TUATIONAL AWARENESS OF ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEMS; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 721,999, entitled IN-

TERRUPTION OF ENERGY DUE TO INADVERTENT CAPACITIVE COUPLING; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 721,994, entitled BIPOLAR COMBINATION DEVICE THAT AUTOMATICALLY AD- JUSTS PRESSURE BASED ON ENERGY MODALITY; and * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 721,996, entitled

RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY DEVICE FOR DELIVERING COMBI- NED ELECTRICAL SIGNALS.

[0043] The applicant for this application holds the following US patent applications, filed on June 30, 2018, the description of each of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety for reference in its entirety: * Provisional Patent Application US No. 62 / 692,747, entitled SMART ACTIVATION OF AN ENERGY DEVICE BY ANOTHER DEVICE; * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 692,748, entitled SMART ENERGY ARCHITECTURE; and * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 692,768, entitled SMART ENERGY DEVICES.

[0044] The applicant for the present application holds the following US patent applications, filed on June 29, 2018, the description of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety: * US Patent Application serial number 16 / 024.090, entitled CA-

PACITIVE COUPLED RETURN PATH PAD WITH SEPARABLE ARRAY ELEMENTS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,057, entitled CON-

TROLLING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ACCORDING TO SENSED CLOSURE PARAMETERS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,067, entitled SYS-

TEMS FOR ADJUSTING END EFFECTOR PARAMETERS BASED ON PERIOPERATIVE INFORMATION; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,075, entitled SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR SMART POWERED SURGICAL STAPLING; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,083, entitled SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR SMART POWERED SURGICAL STAPLING; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,094, entitled

SURGICAL SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING END EFFECTOR TISSUE DISTRIBUTION IRREGULARITIES; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,138, entitled SYS-

TEMS FOR DETECTING PROXIMITY OF SURGICAL END EFFECTOR TO CANCEROUS TISSUE; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,150, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CARTRIDGE SENSOR ASSEMBLIES; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,160, entitled VA-RIABLE OUTPUT CARTRIDGE SENSOR ASSEMBLY; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,124, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,132, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,141, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH A TISSUE MARKING ASSEMBLY; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,162, entitled SURGICAL SYSTEMS WITH PRIORITIZED DATA TRANSMISSION CAPABILITIES; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,066, entitled SURGICAL EVACUATION SENSING AND MOTOR CONTROL; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,096, entitled SURGICAL EVACUATION SENSOR ARRANGEMENTS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,116, entitled SURGICAL EVACUATION FLOW PATHS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,149, entitled SURGICAL EVACUATION SENSING AND GENERATOR CONTROL; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,180, entitled SURGICAL EVACUATION SENSING AND DISPLAY; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,245, entitled

COMMUNICATION OF SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM PARAME-

TERS TO HUB OR CLOUD IN SMOKE EVACUATION MODULE FOR INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,258, entitled SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A SEGMENTED CONTRROL CIRCUIT FOR INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM; * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,265, entitled SURGICAL EVACUATION SYSTEM WITH A COMMUNICATION CIR-

CUIT FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A FILTER AND A SMOKE EVACUATION DEVICE; and * US Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 024,273, entitled DUAL IN-SERIES LARGE AND SMALL DROPLET FILTERS.

[0045] The applicant for this application holds the following provisional US patent applications, filed on June 28, 2018, the description of each of which is incorporated herein by way of reference in its entirety: * US Provisional Patent Application no. series 62 / 691.228, entitled A METHOD OF USING REINFORCED FLEX CIRCUITS WITH MULTIPLE SENSORS WITH ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICES; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 691,227, entitled CONTROLLING A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ACCORDING TO SENSED CLOSURE PARAMETERS; * US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 691,230, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A FLEXIBLE ELECTRODE; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 691,219, entitled SURGICAL EVACUATION SENSING AND MOTOR CONTROL; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 691,257, entitled COMMUNICATION OF SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM PA-

RAMETERS TO HUB OR CLOUD IN SMOKE EVACUATION MODULE FOR INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM;

* US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 691,262, entitled SURGICAL EVACUATION SYSTEM WITH A COMMUNICA-

TION CIRCUIT FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A FILTER AND À SMOKE EVACUATION DEVICE; and * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 691,251, entitled DUAL IN-SERIES LARGE AND SMALL DROPLET FILTERS.

[0046] The applicant for this application holds the following provisional US patent applications, filed on April 19, 2018, with the description of each of them here incorporated by reference, in its entirety: * US Provisional Patent Application no. standard 62 / 659,900, entitled METHOD OF HUB COMMUNICATION.

[0047] The applicant for this application holds the following provisional US patent applications, filed on March 30, 2018, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for reference: * US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 650,898 filed on March 30, 2018, entitled CAPACITIVE COUPLED RETURN PATH PAD WITH SEPARABLE ARRAY ELEMENTS; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 650,887, entitled SURGICAL SYSTEMS WITH OPTIMIZED SENSING CAPARBILI- TIES; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 650,882, entitled SMOKE EVACUATION MODULE FOR INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM; and * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 650,877, entitled SURGICAL SMOKE EVACUATION SENSING AND CONTROLS.

[0048] The applicant for this application holds the following US patent applications, filed on March 29, 2018, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference,

in its entirety: * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,641, entitled IN-TERACTIVE SURGICAL SYSTEMS WITH ENCRYPTED COMMUNICA- TION CAPABILITIES; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,648, entitled

INTERACTIVE SURGICAL SYSTEMS WITH CONDITION HANDLING OF DEVICES AND DATA CAPABILITIES; + US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,656, entitled SURGICAL HUB COORDINATION OF CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION OF OPERATING ROOM DEVICES; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,666, entitled SPA-TIAL AWARENESS OF SURGICAL HUBS IN OPERATING ROOMS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,670, entitled CO-

OPERATIVE UTILIZATION OF DATA DERIVED FROM SECONDARY SOURCES BY INTELLIGENT SURGICAL HUBS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,677, entitled SURGICAL HUB CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,632, entitled DATA STRIPPING METHOD TO INTERROGATE PATIENT REC- ORDS AND CREATE ANONYMIZED RECORD; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,640, entitled COMMUNICATION HUB AND STORAGE DEVICE FOR STORING PA-

RAMETERS AND STATUS OF A SURGICAL DEVICE TO BE SHARED WITH CLOUD BASED ANALYTICS SYSTEMS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,645, entitled SELF DESCRIBING DATA PACKETS GENERATED AT AN ISSUING INSTRUMENT; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,649, entitled DATA PAIRING TO INTERCONNECT A DEVICE MEASURED PA-RAMETER WITH AN OUTCOME;

* US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,654, entitled SURGICAL HUB SITUATIONAL AWARENESS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,663, entitled SURGICAL SYSTEM DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,668, entitled AGGREGATION AND REPORTING OF SURGICAL HUB DATA; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,671, entitled

SURGICAL HUB SPATIAL AWARENESS TO DETERMINE DEVICES IN OPERATING THEATER; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,686, entitled DISPLAY OF ALIGNMENT OF STAPLE CARTRIDGE TO PRIOR LI-NEAR STAPLE LINE; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,700, entitled STE-RILE FIELD INTERACTIVE CONTROL DISPLAYS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,629, entitled COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED INTERACTIVE SURGICAL SYSTEMS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,704, entitled USE OF LASER LIGHT AND RED-GREEN-BLUE COLORATION TO DETERMINE PROPERTIES OF BACK SCATTERED LIGHT; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,722, entitled

CHARACTERIZATION OF TISSUE IRREGULARITIES THROUGH THE USE OF MONO-CHROMATIC LIGHT REFRACTIVITY; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,742, entitled DUAL CMOS ARRAY IMAGING; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,636, entitled ADAPTIVE CONTROL PROGRAM UPDATES FOR SURGICAL DEVI-CES; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,653, entitled ADAPTIVE CONTROL PROGRAM UPDATES FOR SURGICAL HUBS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,660, entitled

CLOUD-BASED MEDICAL ANALYTICS FOR CUSTOMIZATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO A USER; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,679, entitled CLOUD-BASED MEDICAL ANALYTICS FOR LINKING OF LOCAL US-

AGE TRENDS WITH THE RESOURCE ACQUISITION BEHAVIORS OF LARGER DATA SET; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,694, entitled CLOUD-BASED MEDICAL ANALYTICS FOR MEDICAL FACILITY SEGMENTED INDIVIDUALIZATION OF INSTRUMENT FUNCTION; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,634, entitled CLOUD-BASED MEDICAL ANALYTICS FOR SECURITY AND AUTHENTICATION TRENDS AND REACTIVE MEASURES; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,706, entitled

DATA HANDLING AND PRIORITIZATION IN A CLOUD ANALYTICS NETWORK; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,675, entitled CLOUD INTERFACE FOR COUPLED SURGICAL DEVICES; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,627, entitled DRIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGICAL PLAT-FORMS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,637, entitled COMMUNICATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGI-CAL PLATFORMS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,642, entitled CONTROLS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGICAL PLATFORMS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,676, entitled AU-TOMATIC TOOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGICAL PLATFORMS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,680, entitled CONTRACTORS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGICAL PLATFORMS;

* US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,683, entitled CO-OPERATIVE SURGICAL ACTIONS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGICAL PLATFORMS; * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,690, entitled DISPLAY PLAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGICAL PLAT-FORMS; and * US Patent Application Serial No. 15 / 940,711, entitled SEN-SING ARRANGEMENTS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGICAL PLAT-FORMS.

[0049] The applicant for the present application holds the following provisional US patent applications, filed on March 28, 2018, the description of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety: * Provisional US Patent Application serial number 62 / 649,302, entitled INTERACTIVE SURGICAL SYSTEMS WITH ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 649,294, entitled DATA STRIPPING METHOD TO INTERROGATE PATIENT RE- CORDS AND CREATE ANONYMIZED RECORD; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 649,300, entitled SURGICAL HUB SITUATIONAL AWARENESS; * US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 649,309, entitled SURGICAL HUB SPATIAL AWARENESS TO DETERMINE DEVI- CES IN OPERATING THEATER; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 649,310, entitled COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED INTERACTIVE SURGICAL SYS-TEMS; * US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 649,291, entitled USE OF LASER LIGHT AND RED-GREEN-BLUE COLORED TO DETERMINE PROPERTIES OF BACK SCATTERED LIGHT;

* US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 649,296, entitled ADAPTIVE CONTROL PROGRAM UPDATES FOR SURGICAL DEVICES; * US Provisional Patent application serial number 62 / 649,333, entitled CLOUD-BASED MEDICAL ANALYTICS FOR CUSTOMIZATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO A USER; * Provisional US Patent Application serial number 62 / 649,327, entitled CLOUD-BASED MEDICAL ANALYTICS FOR SECURITY AND AUTHENTICATION TRENDS AND REACTIVE MEASURES; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 649,315, entitled DATA HANDLING AND PRIORITIZATION IN A CLOUD ANALYTICS NETWORK; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 649,313, entitled CLOUD INTERFACE FOR COUPLED SURGICAL DEVICES; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 649,320, entitled DRIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGICAL PLATFORMS; * US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 649,307, entitled AUTOMATIC TOOL ADJUSTMENTS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGICAL PLATFORMS; and * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 649,323, entitled SENSING ARRANGEMENTS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGI-CAL PLATFORMS.

[0050] The applicant for this application holds the following provisional US patent applications, filed on March 8, 2018, the description of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety: * Provisional US Patent Application serial number 62 / 640.417, entitled TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN ULTRASONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFOR ,; and

* US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 640,415, entitled ESTIMATING STATE OF ULTRASONIC END EFFECTOR AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFOR.

[0051] The applicant for this application holds the following provisional US patent applications, filed on December 28, 2017, the description of each of which is incorporated herein by way of reference, in its entirety: * Application US Provisional Patent Serial No. 62 / 611,341, entitled INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM; * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 611,340, entitled CLOUD-BASED MEDICAL ANALYTICS; and * US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 611,339, entitled ROBOT ASSISTED SURGICAL PLATFORM.

[0052] Before explaining in detail the various aspects of surgical instruments and generators, it should be noted that the illustrative examples are not limited, in terms of application or use, to the details of construction and arrangement of parts illustrated in the drawings and in the attached description. Illustrative examples can be implemented or incorporated into other aspects, variations and modifications, and can be practiced or executed in several ways. Furthermore, except where otherwise indicated, the terms and expressions used in the present invention were chosen for the purpose of describing illustrative examples for the convenience of the reader and not for the purpose of limiting it. In addition, it should be understood that one or more of the aspects, expressions of aspects, and / or examples described below can be combined with any one or more of the other aspects, expressions of aspects and / or examples described below. Central surgical controllers

[0053] With reference to Figure 1, a computer-implemented interactive surgical system 100 includes one or more surgical systems 102 and a cloud-based system (for example, cloud 104 which may include a remote server 113 coupled to a device storage 105). Each surgical system 102 includes at least one central surgical controller 106 in communication with the cloud 104 which can include a remote server 113. In one example, as shown in Figure 1, surgical system 102 includes a display system 108 , a robotic system 110, a smart handheld surgical instrument 112, which are configured to communicate with each other and / or the central controller 106. In some respects, a surgical system 102 may include a number of M 106 central controllers , an N number of visualization systems 108, an O number of robotic systems 110, and a P number of smart, hand-held surgical instruments 112, where M, N, O, and P are integers greater than or equal the one.

[0054] Figure 2 represents an example of a surgical system 102 being used to perform a surgical procedure on a patient who is lying on an operating table 114 in a surgical operating room 116. A robotic system 110 is used in the procedure surgical procedure as a part of the surgical system 102. The robotic system 110 includes a surgeon console 118, a patient car 120 (surgical robot), and a robotic central surgical controller

122. The patient's carriage 120 can handle at least one removable-coupled surgical tool 117 through a minimally invasive incision in the patient's body while the surgeon views the surgical site through the surgeon's console 118. An image The surgical site can be obtained by a medical imaging device 124, which can be manipulated by the patient's car 120 to guide the imaging device 124. The robotic central surgical controller 122 can be used to process the patient's images. surgical site for subsequent display to the surgeon through the surgeon's console 118.

[0055] Other types of robotic systems can be readily adapted for use with the surgical system 102. Various examples of robotic systems and surgical instruments that are suitable for use with the present description are described in provisional patent application no. 62 / 611,339, entitled ROBOT ASSISTED SURGICAL PLAT-FORM, filed on December 28, 2017, whose description is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for reference.

[0056] Several examples of cloud-based analysis that are performed by cloud 104, and are suitable for use with the present description, are described in US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 611.340, entitled CLOUD- BASED MEDICAL ANALYTICS, deposited on 28 December 2017, the description of which is incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety.

[0057] In several aspects, the imaging device 124 includes at least one image sensor and one or more optical components. Suitable image sensors include, but are not limited to, charge-coupled device ("CCD") sensors and complementary metal oxide semiconductor sensors ("CMOS" - Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor).

[0058] The optical components of the imaging device 124 may include one or more light sources and / or one or more lenses. One or more light sources can be directed to illuminate portions of the surgical field. The one or more image sensors can receive reflected or refracted light from the surgical field, including reflected or refracted light from the tissue and / or surgical instruments.

[0059] One or more light sources can be configured to radiate electromagnetic energy in the visible spectrum, as well as in the invisible spectrum. The visible spectrum, sometimes called the optical spectrum or light spectrum, is that portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to (that is, can be detected by) the human eye and can be called visible light or simply light. A typical human eye will respond to wavelengths in the air that are from about 380 nm to about 750 nm.

[0060] The invisible spectrum (that is, the non-luminous spectrum) is that portion of the electromagnetic spectrum located below and above the visible spectrum (that is, wavelengths below about 380 nm and above about 750 nm). The invisible spectrum is not detectable by the human eye. Wavelengths greater than about 750 nm are longer than the visible red spectrum, and they become invisible infrared (IR), microwaves, radio and electromagnetic radiation. Wavelengths shorter than about 380 nm are shorter than the ultraviolet spectrum, and they become invisible ultraviolet, x-ray, and gamma-ray electromagnetic radiation.

[0061] In several aspects, the imaging device 124 is configured for use in a minimally invasive procedure. Examples of imaging devices suitable for use with the present description include, but are not limited to, an arthroscope, angioscope, bronchoscope, choledocoscope, colonoscope, cytoscope, duodenoscope, endo-roscope, esophagus-duodenoscope (gastroscope), endoscope, laryngoscope, nasopharyngoscope, sigmoidoscope, thoracoscope, and uteroscope.

[0062] In one aspect, the imaging device employs multi-spectrum monitoring to discriminate topography and underlying structures. A multispectral image is one that captures image data within wavelength bands along the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelengths can be separated by filters or using instruments that are sensitive to specific wavelengths, including light from frequencies beyond the visible light range, for example, IR and ultraviolet light. Spectral images can allow the extraction of additional information that the human eye cannot capture with its receivers for the colors red, green and blue. The use of multispectral imaging is described in more detail under the heading "Advanced Imaging Acquisition Module" in US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 611,341, entitled INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM, filed on December 28, 2017, the description of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Multispectral monitoring can be a useful tool for relocating a surgical field after a surgical task is completed to perform one or more of the tests previously described on the treated tissue.

[0063] It is axiomatic that strict sterilization of the operating room and surgical equipment is necessary during any surgery. The strict hygiene and sterilization conditions required in an "operating room", that is, an operating or treatment room, justify the highest possible sterilization of all medical devices and equipment. Part of this sterilization process is the need to sterilize anything that comes into contact with the patient or enters the sterile field, including imaging device 124 and its connectors and components. It will be understood that the sterile field can be considered a specified area, such as inside a tray or on a sterile towel, which is considered free of microorganisms, or the sterile field can be considered an area, immediately around a patient, who was prepared to perform a surgical procedure. The sterile field may include members of the brushing team, who are properly dressed, and all furniture and accessories in the area.

[0064] In several aspects, the visualization system 108 includes one or more imaging sensors, one or more image processing units, one or more storage matrices and one or more screens that are strategically arranged in relation to the field sterile, as shown in Figure 2. In one aspect, the display system 108 includes an interface for HL7, PACS and EMR. Various components of the visualization system 108 are described under the heading "Advanced Imaging Acquisition Module" in US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 611,341, entitled INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM, filed on December 28, 2017, the description of which is here incorporated as a reference in its entirety.

[0065] As shown in Figure 2, a primary screen 119 is positioned in the sterile field to be visible to the operator on the operating table 114. In addition, a viewing tower 111 is positioned outside the sterile field. The display tower 111 includes a first non-sterile screen 107 and a second non-sterile screen 109, which are opposite each other. The visualization system 108, guided by the central controller 106, is configured to use screens 107, 109, and 119 to coordinate the flow of information to operators inside and outside the sterile field. For example, central controller 106 can have visualization system 108 display a snapshot of a surgical site, as recorded by an imaging device 124, on a non-sterile screen 107 or 109, while transmitting to the live from the surgical site on the main screen 119. The instant on the non-sterile screen 107 or 109 can allow a non-sterile operator to perform a diagnostic step relevant to the surgical procedure, for example.

[0066] In one aspect, the central controller 106 is also configured to route an entry or diagnostic feedback by a non-sterile operator in the viewing tower 111 to the primary screen 119 within the sterile field, where it can be seen by a sterile operator on the operating table. In one example, the entry may be in the form of a modification of the snapshot displayed on the non-sterile screen 107 or 109, which can be routed to main screen 119 by central controller 106.

[0067] With reference to Figure 2, a surgical instrument 112 is being used in the surgical procedure as part of the surgical system 102. The central controller 106 is also configured to coordinate the flow of information to a screen of the surgical instrument 112. For For example, the flow of coordinated information is further described in US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 611.341, entitled INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM, deposited on December 28, 2017, the content of which is incorporated here as reference, in its entirety. An entry or diagnostic feedback inserted by a non-sterile operator in the viewing tower 111 can be routed by the central controller 106 to the screen of the surgical instrument 115 in the sterile field, where it can be seen by the operator of the surgical instrument 112. Exemplary surgical instruments that are suitable for use with the 102 surgical system are described under the heading "Surgical Instrument Hardware" and in US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 611,341, entitled INTE-RACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM, filed on December 28, 2017 , whose description is hereby incorporated by way of reference in its entirety, for example.

[0068] Now with reference to Figure 3, a central controller 106 is shown in communication with a visualization system 108, a robotic system 110 and an intelligent handheld surgical instrument 112. The central controller 106 includes a central controller screen 135, an imaging module 138, a generator module 140 (which may include a monopolar generator 142, a bipolar generator 144 and / or an ultrasonic generator 143), a communication module 130, a processor module 132 and a storage matrix 134. In certain respects, as shown in Figure 3, the central controller 106 additionally includes a smoke evacuation module 126, a suction / irrigation module 128 and / or an OR 133 mapping module.

[0069] During a surgical procedure, the application of energy to the tissue, for sealing and / or cutting, is generally associated with the evacuation of smoke, suction of excess fluid and / or irrigation of the tissue. Fluid, power, and / or data lines from different sources are often intertwined during the surgical procedure. Valuable time can be wasted in addressing this issue during a surgical procedure. To untangle the lines, it may be necessary to disconnect the lines from their respective modules, which may require a restart of the modules. The modular housing of the central controller 136 offers a unified environment for managing power, data and fluid lines, which reduces the frequency of entanglement between such lines.

[0070] The aspects of this description present a central surgical controller for use in a surgical procedure that involves the application of energy to the tissue at a surgical site. The central surgical controller includes a central controller housing and a combination generator module received slidingly at a central controller housing docking station. The docking station includes data and power contacts. The combined generator module includes two or more of an ultrasonic energy generating component, a bipolar RF energy generating component, and a monopolar RF energy generating component that are housed in a single unit. In one aspect, the combined generator module also includes a smoke evacuation component, at least one power application cable to connect the combined generator module to a surgical instrument, at least one component.

smoke evacuation component configured to evacuate smoke, fluid, and / or particulates generated by the application of therapeutic energy to the tissue, and a fluid line that extends from the remote surgical site to the smoke evacuation component.

[0071] In one aspect, the fluid line is a first fluid line and a second fluid line extends from the remote surgical site to a suction and irrigation module slidably received in the central controller housing. In one aspect, the central controller housing comprises a fluid interface.

[0072] Certain surgical procedures may require the application of more than one type of energy to the tissue. One type of energy may be more beneficial for cutting the tissue, while another type of different energy may be more beneficial for sealing the tissue. For example, a bipolar generator can be used to seal the tissue while an ultrasonic generator can be used to cut the sealed tissue. Aspects of the present description present a solution in which a modular housing of the central controller 136 is configured to accommodate different generators and facilitate interactive communication between them. One of the advantages of the modular housing of the central controller 136 is that it allows the quick removal and / or replacement of several modules.

[0073] Aspects of the present description feature a modular surgical wrap for use in a surgical procedure that involves applying energy to the tissue. The modular surgical housing includes a first energy generator module, configured to generate a first energy for application to the tissue, and a first docking station that comprises a first docking port that includes first data and energy contacts, the first module being - the power generator module is movable in a sliding way in an electric coupling with the power and data contacts and the first power generator module is movable in a sliding way out of the electric coupling with the first power and data contacts.

[0074] In addition to the above, the modular surgical enclosure also includes a second energy generator module configured to generate a second energy, different from the first energy, for application to the tissue, and a second docking station comprising a second door coupling system that includes second data and power contacts, the second power generator module being slidably movable in an electrical coupling with the power and data contacts, and the second power generator module being sliding way out of the electric coupling with the second power and data contacts.

[0075] In addition, the modular surgical cabinet also includes a communication bus between the first coupling port and the second coupling port, configured to facilitate communication between the first power generator module and the second power generator module .

[0076] With reference to Figures 3 to 7, aspects of the present description are presented for a modular housing of the central controller 136 that allows the modular integration of a generator module 140, a smoke evacuation module 126, and a suction module / irrigation 128. The modular housing of central controller 136 further facilitates interactive communication between modules 140, 126, 128. As shown in Figure 5, generator module 140 can be a generator module with monopolar, bipolar and ultrasonic components integrated, supported in a single enclosure unit 139 slidably insertable into the modular housing of central controller 136. As shown in Figure 5, generator module 140 can be configured to connect to a monopolar device 146, a bipolar device 147 and a ultrasonic device 148. Alternatively, the generator module

140 can comprise a series of monopolar, bipolar and / or ultrasonic generator modules that interact through the central enclosure of the central controller 136. The modular enclosure of the central controller 136 can be configured to facilitate the insertion of multiple generators and the interactive communication between the generators coupled to the modular housing of central controller 136 so that the generators would act as a single generator.

[0077] In one aspect, the modular housing of the central controller 136 comprises a rear communication and modular supply panel 149 with external and wireless communication heads to allow removable attachment of modules 140, 126, 128 and interactive communication between the same.

[0078] In one aspect, the modular housing of central controller 136 includes docking stations, or drawers, 151, here also called drawers, which are configured to receive modules 140, 126, 128 in a sliding manner. Figure 4 illustrates a partial perspective view of a central surgical controller housing 136, and a combined generator module 145 received slidably at a docking station 151 of the central surgical controller housing.

136. A docking port 152 with power and data contacts on a rear side of the combined generator module 145 is configured to engage a corresponding docking port 150 with the power and data contacts of a corresponding docking station 151 of the modular housing of the central controller 136 according to the combined generator module 145 is slid into position in the corresponding docking station 151 of the central controller modular housing

136. In one aspect, the combined generator module 145 includes a bipolar, ultrasonic and monopolar module and a smoke evacuation module integrated into a single compartment unit 139, as shown in Figure 5.

[0079] In several respects, the smoke evacuation module 126 includes a fluid line 154 that carries captured / collected fluid fluid away from a surgical site and to, for example, the smoke evacuation module 126. The vacuum suction that originates from the smoke evacuation module 126 can pull the smoke into an opening of a utility conduit at the surgical site. The utility conduit, coupled to the fluid line, can be in the form of a flexible tube that ends in the smoke evacuation module 126. The utility conduit and the fluid line define a fluid path that extends towards the smoke evacuation module 126 which is received in the central controller housing 136.

[0080] In several aspects, the suction / irrigation module 128 is coupled to a surgical tool comprising a fluid suction line and a fluid suction line. In one example, the suction and suction fluid lines are in the form of flexible tubes that extend from the surgical site towards the suction / irrigation module 128. One or more drive systems can be configured to make irrigation and aspiration of fluids to and from the surgical site.

[0081] In one aspect, the surgical tool includes a drive shaft that has an end actuator at a distal end of the same and at least an energy treatment associated with the end actuator, a suction tube, and a irrigation pipe. The suction tube can have an inlet port at a distal end and the suction tube extends through the drive shaft. Similarly, an irrigation pipe can extend through the drive shaft and may have an entrance port close to the power application implement. The power application implement is configured to supply ultrasonic and / or RF energy to the surgical site and is coupled to the generator module 140 by a cable that initially extends through the drive shaft.

[0082] The irrigation tube can be in fluid communication with a fluid source, and the suction tube can be in fluid communication with a vacuum source. The fluid source and / or the vacuum source can be housed in the suction / irrigation module 128. In one example, the fluid source and / or the vacuum source can be housed in the central controller housing 136 separately from the suction / irrigation module 128. In such an example, a fluid interface can be configured to connect the suction / irrigation module 128 to the fluid source and / or the vacuum source.

[0083] In one aspect, modules 140, 126, 128 and / or their corresponding docking stations in the modular housing of central controller 136 may include alignment features that are configured to align the docking ports of the modules in engage with their counterparts in the central controller 136 modular housing docking stations. For example, as shown in Figure 4, the combined generator module 145 includes side supports 155 which are configured to slide the corresponding supports 156 in a sliding manner. of the corresponding docking station 151 of the central enclosure 136 of the modular enclosure. The brackets cooperate to guide the coupling port contacts of the combined generator module 145 in an electrical coupling with the contacts of the modular enclosure docking port. central controller 136.

[0084] In some respects, the drawers 151 of the modular housing of the central controller 136 are the same, or substantially the same size, and the modules are adjusted in size to be received in the drawers 151. For example, side supports 155 and / or 156 can be larger or smaller depending on the size of the module. In other respects, drawers 151 are different in size and are each designed to accommodate a specific module.

[0085] In addition, the contacts of a specific module can be switched to engage with the contacts of a specific drawer to avoid inserting a module in a drawer with unpaired contacts.

[0086] As shown in Figure 4, the docking port 150 of one drawer 151 can be coupled to the docking port 150 of another drawer 151 via a communication link 157 to facilitate interactive communication between the modules housed in the modular housing of the central controller 136. The coupling ports 150 of the modular housing of the central controller 136 can, alternatively or additionally, facilitate interactive wireless communication between the modules housed in the modular housing of the central controller 136. Any wireless communication can be used, such as Air Titan Bluetooth.

[0087] Figure 6 illustrates individual power bus connectors for a plurality of side coupling ports of a side modular cabinet 160 configured to receive a plurality of modules from a central surgical controller 206. Side modular cabinet 160 is configured to receive and later interconnect modules 161. Modules 161 are slidably inserted into docking stations 162 of side modular cabinet 160, which includes a rear panel for interconnecting modules 161. As shown in Figure 6, modules 161 are laterally arranged in the side modular cabinet 160. Alternatively, modules 161 can be arranged vertically in a modular side cabinet.

[0088] Figure 7 illustrates a vertical modular cabinet 164 configured to receive a plurality of modules 165 from the central surgical controller 106. Modules 165 are slidably inserted

in docking stations, or drawers, 167 of the vertical modular cabinet 164, which includes a rear panel for interconnecting the modules 165. Although the drawers 167 of the vertical modular cabinet 164 are arranged vertically, in certain cases, a modular cabinet vertical duct 164 may include drawers that are arranged laterally. In addition, modules 165 can interact with each other through the coupling ports of the vertical modular cabinet 164. In the example in Figure 7, a screen 177 is provided to show data relevant to the operation of modules 165. In addition, the vertical modular cabinet 164 includes a master module 178 that houses a plurality of submodules that are received slidingly in the master module 178.

[0089] In several respects, the imaging module 138 comprises an integrated video processor and a modular light source and is adapted for use with various imaging devices. In one aspect, the imaging device is comprised of a modular compartment that can be mounted with a light source module and a camera module. The compartment can be a disposable compartment. In at least one example, the disposable compartment is removably coupled to a reusable controller, a light source module, and a camera module. The light source module and / or the camera module can be selected selectively depending on the type of surgical procedure. In one aspect, the camera module comprises a CCD sensor. In another aspect, the camera module comprises a CMOS sensor. In another aspect, the camera module is configured for imaging the scanned beam. Similarly, the light source module can be configured to provide a white light or a different light, depending on the surgical procedure.

[0090] During a surgical procedure, removing a surgical device from the surgical field and replacing it with another surgical device that includes a different camera or other light source may be inefficient. Temporarily losing sight of the surgical field can lead to undesirable consequences. The imaging device module of the present description is configured to allow the replacement of a light source module or a "midstream" camera module during a surgical procedure, without the need to remove the imaging device from the surgical field.

[0091] In one aspect, the imaging device comprises a tubular compartment that includes a plurality of channels. A first channel is configured to receive the camera module in a sliding way, which can be configured for a snap-fit fit (pressure fit) with the first channel. A second channel is configured to receive the camera module in a sliding way, which can be configured for a snap-fit fit (pressure fit) with the first channel. In another example, the camera module and / or the light source module can be rotated to an end position within their respective channels. A threaded coupling can be used instead of a pressure fitting.

[0092] In several examples, multiple imaging devices are placed in different positions in the surgical field to provide multiple views. Imaging module 138 can be configured to switch between imaging devices to provide an ideal view. In several respects, imaging module 138 can be configured to integrate images from different imaging devices.

[0093] Various image processors and imaging devices suitable for use with the present description are described in US patent No. 7,995,045 entitled COMBINED SBI AND CONVENTIO-NAL IMAGE PROCESSOR, granted on August 9, 2011 which is incorporated herein as a reference in its entirety. In addition, US patent No. 7,982,776, entitled SBI MOTION ARTIFACT REMOVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD, issued on July 19, 2011, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, describes several systems for removing motion artifacts from the - image data. Such systems can be integrated with imaging module 138. In addition to these, the publication of US Patent Application No. 2011/0306840, entitled CONTROLLABLE MAGNETIC SOURCE TO FIXTURE INTRACORPOREAL APPARATUS, published on December 15, 2011, and the publication of the Application for US Patent No. 2014/0243597, entitled SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING A MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURE, published on August 28, 2014, which are each incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

[0094] Figure 8 illustrates a surgical data network 201 comprising a central modular communication controller 203 configured to connect modular devices located in one or more operating rooms of a health care facility, or any environment in a utility facility specially equipped for surgical operations, to a cloud-based system (for example, cloud 204 which may include a remote server 213 coupled to a storage device 205). In one aspect, the modular central communication controller 203 comprises a central network controller 207 and / or a network switch 209 in communication with a network router. The modular central communication controller 203 can also be coupled to a local computer system 210 to provide local computer processing and data manipulation. The surgical data network 201 can be configured as a passive network,

intelligent, or switching. A passive surgical data network serves as a conduit for the data, allowing data to be transmitted from one device (or segment) to another and to cloud computing resources. An intelligent surgical data network includes features to allow traffic to pass through the surgical data network to be monitored and to configure each port on the central network controller 207 or network switch 209. An intelligent surgical data network it can be called a central controller or controllable key. A central switching controller reads the destination address of each packet and then forwards the packet to the correct port.

[0095] Modular devices 1a to 1n located in the operating room can be coupled to the central controller of modular communication 203. The central network controller 207 and / or the network switch 209 can be coupled to a network router 211 to connect - connect devices 1a to 1h to the cloud 204 or the local computer system 210. The data associated with devices 1a to 1n can be transferred to cloud-based computers via the router for remote data processing and manipulation. The data associated with devices 1a to 1h can also be transferred to the local computer system 210 for processing and manipulation of the local data. Modular devices 2a to 2m located in the same operating room can also be coupled to a network switch 209. The network switch 209 can be attached to the central network controller 207 and / or to the network router 211 for co-operation. connect devices 2a to 2m to cloud 204. The data associated with devices 2a to 2n can be transferred to cloud 204 via network router 211 for data processing and manipulation. The data associated with devices 2a to 2m can also be transferred to the local computer system 210 for processing and manipulation of the local data.

[0096] It will be understood that the surgical data network 201 can be expanded by interconnecting multiple central network controllers 207 and / or multiple network switches 209 with multiple network routers 211. The central communication controller 203 can be contained in a modular control tower configured to receive multiple devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m. The local computer system 210 can also be contained in a modular control tower. The central modular communication controller 203 is connected to a screen 212 to display the images obtained by some of the devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m, for example, during surgical procedures. In several respects, devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m may include, for example, various modules such as an imaging module 138 coupled to an endoscope, a generator module 140 coupled to an energy-based surgical device, an evacuation module smoke 126, a suction / irrigation module 128, a communication module 130, a processor module 132, a storage matrix 134, a surgical device attached to a screen, and / or a sensor module contactless, among other modular devices that can be connected to the modular communication central controller 203 of the surgical data network 201.

[0097] In one aspect, the surgical data network 201 may comprise a combination of central network controllers, network switches, and network routers that connect devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m to the cloud. Any or all of the devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m coupled to the central network controller or network switch can collect data in real time and transfer the data to cloud computers for data processing and manipulation.

From. It will be understood that cloud computing depends on sharing computing resources instead of having local servers or personal devices to handle software applications. The word "cloud" can be used as a metaphor for "the Internet", although the term is not limited as such. Consequently, the term "cloud computing" can be used here to refer to "a type of Internet-based computing", in which different services - such as servers, storage, and applications - are applied to the central data controller. modular communication 203 and / or computer system 210 located in the operating room (for example, a fixed, mobile, temporary, or operating room or space) and devices connected to the central modular communication controller 203 and / or computer system 210 over the Internet. The cloud infrastructure can be maintained by a cloud service provider. In this context, the cloud service provider may be the entity that coordinates the use and control of devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m located in one or more operating rooms. Cloud computing services can perform a large number of calculations based on data collected by smart surgical instruments, robots, and other computerized devices located in the operating room. The central controller hardware allows multiple devices or connections to be connected to a computer that communicates with cloud computing and storage resources.

[0098] The application of cloud computer data processing techniques to the data collected by devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m, the surgical data network provides better surgical results, reduced costs, and better patient satisfaction. At least some of the devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m can be used to view the tissue conditions to assess the occurrence of leaks or perfusion of sealed tissue after a sealing and tissue cutting procedure. At least some of the devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m can be used to identify pathology, such as disease effects, with the use of cloud-based computing to examine data including images of body tissue samples for diagnostic purposes. . This includes confirmation of the location and margin of the tissue and phenotypes. At least some of the devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m can be used to identify anatomical structures of the body using a variety of sensors integrated with imaging devices and techniques such as overlaying images captured by multiple imaging devices. Data collected by devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m, including image data, can be transferred to the cloud 204 or the local computer system 210 or both for data processing and manipulation including data processing and manipulation. Image. The data can be analyzed to improve the results of the surgical procedure by determining whether additional treatment, such as the application of endoscopic intervention, emerging technologies, targeted radiation, targeted intervention, precise robotics at specific sites and conditions of fabric, can be followed. This data analysis can additionally use analytical processing of the results, and with the use of standardized approaches they can provide beneficial standardized feedback both to confirm surgical treatments and the surgeon's behavior or to suggest modifications to surgical treatments and the behavior of the surgeon. surgeon.

[0099] In an implementation, operating room devices 1a to 1n can be connected to the modular central communication controller 203 via a wired channel or a wireless channel depending on the configuration of devices 1a to 1n in a control

central network controller. The central network controller 207 can be implemented, in one aspect, as a local network transmission device that acts on the physical layer of the open system interconnection model ("OSI" - open system interconnection). The central network controller provides connectivity to devices 1a to 1n located on the same network as the operating room. The central network controller 207 collects data in the form of packets and sends it to the router in "half duplex" mode. The central network controller 207 does not store any media access control / Internet protocol (MACY / IP) to transfer data from the device. Only one of the devices 1a to 1n at a time can send data via the central network controller 207. The central network controller 207 does not have routing tables or intelligence about where to send information and transmits all network data through of each connection and to a remote server 213 (Figure 9) in the cloud 204. The central network controller 207 can detect basic network errors, such as collisions, but having all the information transmitted to multiple input ports can be a security risk and cause bottlenecks.

[0100] In another implementation, operating room devices 2a to 2m can be connected to a network switch 209 via a wired or wireless channel. The network switch 209 works on the data connection layer of the OSI model. The network switch 209 is a multicast device for connecting devices 2a to 2m located in the same operation center to the network. The network switch 209 sends data in frame form to the network router 211 and works in full duplex mode. Multiple devices 2a to 2m can send data at the same time via network switch 209. Network switch 209 stores and uses MAC addresses of devices 2a to 2m to transfer data.

[0101] The central network controller 207 and / or the network switch

209 are coupled to network router 211 for a connection to cloud 204. Network router 211 works on the network layer of the OSI model. The network router 211 creates a route to transmit data packets received from the central network controller 207 and / or from the network switch 211 to a computer with cloud resources for future processing and manipulation of the data collected by anyone. between or all devices 1a to 1h / 2a to 2m. The network router 211 can be used to connect two or more different networks located in different locations, such as different operating rooms in the same healthcare facility or different networks located in different operating rooms of different facilities. health services. Network router 211 sends data in packet form to cloud 204 and works in full duplex mode. Multiple devices can send data at the same time. The network router 211 uses IP addresses to transfer data.

[0102] In one example, the central network controller 207 can be implemented as a central USB controller, which allows multiple USB devices to be connected to a host computer. The central USB controller can expand a single USB port on several levels so that more ports are available to connect the devices to the system's host computer. The central network controller 207 can include wired or wireless capabilities to receive information about a wired channel or a wireless channel. In one aspect, a wireless radio communication protocol for wireless, broadband and short-range wireless USB can be used for communication between devices la a In and devices 2a to 2m located in the room. operation.

[0103] In other examples, devices from the operating room 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m can communicate with the modular central communication controller 203 via the Bluetooth wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances (using short wavelength UHF radio waves in the 2.4 to 2.485 GHz ISM band) received from fixed and mobile devices, and building personal area networks ("PANs"). In other respects, operating room devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m can communicate with the central modular communication controller 203 through various wireless and wired communication standards or protocols, including, but not limited to, limited to, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 family), WiMAX (IEEE family

802.16), IEEE 802.20, long-term evolution ("LTE" - long-term evolution), and Ev-DO, HSPA +, HSDPA +, HSUPA +, EDGE, GSM, GPRS, CDMA, TDMA, DECT, and Ethernet derivatives of themselves, as well as any other wireless and wired protocols that are designated as 3G, 4G, 5G, and beyond. The computing module can include a plurality of communication modules. For example, a first communication module can be dedicated to short-range wireless communications like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a second communication module can be dedicated to longer-range wireless communications like GPS, EDGE, GPRS , CDMA, WiMAX, LTE, Ev-DO, and others.

[0104] The modular communication central controller 203 can serve as a central connection for one or all operating room devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m and handles a data type known as frames. The tables carry the data generated by the devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m. When a frame is received by the modular communication central controller 203, it is amplified and transmitted to the network router 211, which transfers the data to the cloud computing resources using a series of communication standards or protocols wireless or wired, as described in the present invention.

[0105] The 203 modular communication central controller can be used as a standalone device or be connected to compatible central network controllers and network switches to form a larger network. The 203 modular communication central controller is, in general, easy to install, configure and maintain, making it a good option for the network of devices 1a to 1n / 2a to 2m from the operating room.

[0106] Figure 9 illustrates an interactive surgical system implemented by computer 200. The interactive surgical system implemented by computer 200 is similar in many ways to the interactive surgical system, implemented by computer 100. For example, the interactive surgical system, computer implemented 200 includes one or more surgical systems 202, which are similar in many respects to surgical systems 102. Each surgical system 202 includes at least one central surgical controller 206 communicating with a cloud 204 which may include a remote server 213 In one aspect, the computer-implemented interactive surgical system 200 comprises a modular control tower 236 connected to multiple operating room devices, for example, smart surgical instruments, robots and other computerized devices located in the operating room. As shown in Figure 10, the modular control tower 236 comprises a central modular communication controller 203 coupled to a computer system 210. As illustrated in the example in Figure 9, the modular control tower 236 is coupled to a imaging module 238 that is attached to an endoscope 239, a generator module 240 that is attached to a power device 241, a smoke evacuation module 226, a suction / irrigation module 228, a communication module 230, a processor module 232, a storage matrix 234, a smart device / instrument 235 optionally attached to a screen 237, and a non-contact sensor module 242. The devices in the operating room are coupled with computing resources in

Cloud and data storage via the modular control tower 236. The robotic central controller 222 can also be connected to the modular control tower 236 and cloud computing resources. Devices / Instruments 235, display systems 208, among others, can be coupled to the modular control tower 236 by means of wired or wireless communication standards or protocols, as described in the present invention. The modular control tower 236 can be coupled to a central controller screen 215 (for example, monitor, screen) to display and overlay images received from the imaging module, device / instrument screen and / or other display systems 208 The central controller screen can also display the data received from the devices connected to the modular control tower together with images and overlapping images.

[0107] Figure 10 illustrates a central surgical controller 206 that comprises a plurality of modules coupled to the modular control tower 236. The modular control tower 236 comprises a central modular communication controller 203, for example, a device network connectivity, and a computer system 210 to provide local processing, visualization, and imaging, for example. As shown in Figure 10, the modular communication central controller 203 can be connected in a layered configuration to expand the number of modules (for example, devices) that can be connected to the modular communication central controller 203 and transfer data associated with modules to computer system 210, cloud computing resources, or both. As shown in Figure 10, each of the central controllers / network switches in the central modular communication controller 203 includes three downstream ports and one upstream port. The central controller / network switch upstream is connected to a processor to provide a communication connection with the cloud computing resources and a local display 217. Communication with the cloud 204 can be done via a channel of wired or wireless communication.

[0108] The central surgical controller 206 employs a non-contact sensor module 242 to measure the dimensions of the operating room and generate a map of the operating room using non-contact measuring devices such as laser or ultrasonic. An ultrasound-based non-contact sensor module scans the operating room by transmitting an ultrasound explosion and receiving the echo when it bounces outside the perimeter of the operating room walls, as described under the heading "Surgical Hub Spatial Awareness Within an Operating Room "in US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 611,341, entitled" "NTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM", filed on December 28, 2017, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, in which the sensor module is configured to determine the size of the operating room and adjust the limits of the Bluetooth pairing distance.A laser-based non-contact sensor module scans the operating room by transmitting pulses of laser light, receiving pulses of laser light that jump from the perimeter walls of the operating room, and comparing the phase of the transmitted pulse to the received pulse to determine the size of the operating room and to adjust Bluetooth pairing distance limits, for example.

[0109] Computer system 210 comprises a processor 244 and a network interface 245. Processor 244 is coupled to a communication module 247, storage 248, memory 249, non-volatile memory 250, and an input / output interface 251 via a system bus. The system bus can be any of several types of bus structures, including the memory bus or memory controller, a peripheral bus or external bus, and / or a local bus that uses any variety of available bus architectures including , but not limited to, 9-bit bus, industry standard architecture (ISA), Micro-Charmel Architecture (MSA), extended ISA (EISA), smart drive electronics (IDE), VESA local bus (VLB), interconnection of peripheral components (PCI), USB, advanced graphics port (AGP), PCMCIA bus (International Association of Memory Cards for Personal Computers, "Personal Computer Memory Card International Association"), interface small computer systems (SCSI), or any other proprietary bus.

[0110] Processor 244 can be any single-core or multi-core processor, such as those known under the trade name ARM Cortex available from Texas Instruments. In one aspect, the processor can be a Core Cortex-M4F LM4F230H5QR ARM processor, available from Texas Instruments, for example, which comprises a 256 KB single-cycle flash memory, or other non-volatile memory, up to 40 MHz, a seek-ahead buffer to optimize performance above 40 MHz, a 32 KB single cycle serial random access memory (SRAM), an internal read-only memory (ROM) loaded with the StellarisWareO program, memory only 2 KB electrically erasable programmable readout (EEPROM), one or more pulse width modulation (PWM) modules, one or more analog quadrature encoder (QEI) inputs, one or more analog to digital converters (ADC) ) 12-bit with 12 analog input channels, details of which are available for the product data sheet.

[0111] In one aspect, processor 244 may comprise a safety controller comprising two controller-based families, such as TMS570 and RM4x, known under the tradename Hercules ARM Cortex R4, also by Texas Instruments. The safety controller can be configured specifically for IEC 61508 and ISO 26262 safety critical applications, among others, to provide advanced integrated safety features while providing scalable performance, connectivity and memory options.

[0112] System memory includes volatile and non-volatile memory. The basic input / output system (BIOS), containing the basic routines for transferring information between elements within the computer system, such as during startup, is stored in non-volatile memory. For example, non-volatile memory can include ROM, programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), EE-PROM or flash memory. Volatile memory includes random access memory (RAM), which acts as an external cache memory. In addition, RAM is available in many forms such as SRAM, dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), double data rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), Synchlink DRAM (SLDRAM), and direct RAM Rambus RAM (DRRAM).

[0113] Computer system 210 also includes removable / non-removable, volatile / non-volatile computer storage media, for example disk storage. Disk storage includes, but is not limited to, devices such as a magnetic disk drive, floppy disk drive, tape drive, Jaz driver, Zip driver, LS-60 driver, flash memory card or memory stick (pen drive). In addition, the storage disc may include storage media separately or in combination with other storage media including, but not limited to, an optical disc drive such as a compact disc ROM (CD-ROM) drive. recordable compact disc (CD-R Drive), rewritable compact disc drive (CD-RW drive), or a versatile digital disk ROM drive (DVD-ROM). To make it easier to connect disk storage devices to the system bus, a removable or non-removable interface can be used.

[0114] It is to be understood that computer system 210 includes software that acts as an intermediary between users and the basic computer resources described in a suitable operating environment. Such software includes an operating system. The operating system, which can be stored on disk storage, acts to control and allocate computer system resources. System applications benefit from management capabilities by the operating system through program modules and “program data stored in the system's memory or storage disk. It is to be understood that the various components described in the present invention can be implemented with various operating systems or combinations of operating systems.

[0115] A user enters commands or information into computer system 210 through the input device (s) coupled to interface 1 / O 251. Input devices include, but are not limited to, a pointing device such as a mouse, trackball, stylus, touchpad, keyboard, microphone, joystick, game pad, satellite card, scanner, TV tuner card, digital camera, digital video camera, web camera, and the like . These and other input devices connect to the processor via the system bus via the interface port (s). Interface ports include, for example, a serial port, a parallel port, a game port and a USB. Output devices use some of the same types of ports as input devices. In this way, for example, a USB port can be used to provide input to the computer system and to provide information from the computer system to an output device. An output adapter is provided to illustrate that there are some output devices such as monitors, screens, speakers, and printers, among other output devices, that need special adapters. The output adapters include, by way of illustration and not limitation, video and sound cards that provide a means of connection between the output device and the system bus. It should be noted that other devices and / or device systems, such as remote computers, provide input and output capabilities.

[0116] Computer system 210 can operate in a networked environment using logical connections to one or more remote computers, such as cloud computers, or local computers. Remote cloud computers can be a personal computer, server, router, personal network computer, workstation, microprocessor-based device, peer device, or other common network node, and the like, and typically include many or all elements described in relation to the computer system. For the sake of brevity, only one memory storage device is illustrated with the remote computer. Remote computers are logically connected to the computer system via a network interface and then physically connected via a communication connection. The network interface covers communication networks such as local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). LAN technologies include fiber distributed data interface (FDDI), copper distributed data interface (CDDI), Ethernet / IEEE 802.3, Token ring / IEEE 802.5 and the like. WAN technologies include, but are not limited to, point-to-point links, circuit switching networks such as digital integrated service networks (ISDN) and variations in them, packet switching networks and digital subscriber lines (DSL).

[0117] In several respects, computer system 210 in Figure 10, imaging module 238 and / or display system 208,

and / or the processor module 232 of Figures 9 and 10, may comprise an image processor, image processing engine, media processor, or any specialized digital signal processor (DSP) used for processing digital images . The image processor can employ parallel computing with single multi-data instruction (SIMD) or multi-data instruction (MIMD) technologies to increase speed and efficiency. The digital image processing engine can perform a number of tasks. The image processor can be an integrated circuit system with a multi-core processor architecture.

[0118] Communication connections refer to the hardware / software used to connect the network interface to the bus. Although the communication connection is shown for illustrative clarity within the computer system, it can also be external to the computer system 210. The hardware / software required for connection to the network interface includes, for purposes only illustrative, internal and external technologies such as modems, including regular telephone series modems, cable modems and DSL modems, ISDN adapters and Ethernet cards.

[0119] Figure 11 illustrates a functional block diagram of an aspect of a USB 300 central network controller device, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description. In the illustrated aspect, the USB 300 central network controller device uses a TUSB2036 integrated circuit central controller available from Texas Instruments. The USB 300 core network controller is a CMOS device that provides one USB transceiver port 302 and up to three USB transceiver ports downstream 304, 306, 308 in accordance with the USB 2.0 specification. Upstream USB transceiver port 302 is a differential data root port comprising a "minus" differential data input (DMO) paired with a "plus" differential data input (DPO). The three ports of the downstream USB transceiver 304, 306, 308 are differential data ports, with each port including "more" (DP1- DP3) differential data outputs paired with "less" differential data ports (DM1- DM3).

[0120] The USB 300 central network controller device is implemented with a digital state machine instead of a microcontroller, and no firmware programming is required. Fully compatible USB transceivers are integrated into the circuit for the upstream USB transceiver port 302 and all downstream USB transceiver ports 304, 306, 308. The downstream USB transceiver ports 304, 306, 308 support both full speed as low speed automatically configuring the scan rate according to the speed of the device attached to the ports. The USB 300 central network controller device can be configured in bus-powered or self-powered mode and includes 312 central power logic to manage power.

[0121] The USB 300 central network controller device includes a 310 serial interface engine (SIE). The SIE 310 is the hardware front end of the USB 300 central network controller and handles most of the protocol described in chapter 8 of the USB specification. SIE 310 typically comprises signaling down to the transaction level. The functions it handles could include: packet recognition, transaction sequencing, SOP, EOP, RESET, and RESUME signal detection / generation, clock / data separation, non-return data encoding / decoding zero inverted (NRZI), generation and verification of CRC (token and data), generation and verification / decoding of packet ID (PID), and / or series-parallel / parallel-series conversion. The 310 re-

it receives a clock input 314 and is coupled to a suspend / resume logic circuit and frame timer 316 and a repeater circuit 318 of the central controller to control communication between the upstream USB transceiver port 302 and the transceiver ports Downstream USB 304, 306, 308 through the logic circuits of ports 320, 322,

324. The SIE 310 is coupled to a command decoder 326 through the logical interface 328 to control the commands of a serial EEPROM through a serial EEPROM interface 330.

[0122] In several aspects, the USB 300 central network controller can connect 127 functions configured in up to six logical layers (levels) to a single computer. In addition, the USB 300 central network controller can connect all peripherals using a standardized four-wire cable that provides both communication and power distribution. The power settings are bus-powered and self-powered modes. The USB 300 central network controller can be configured to support four power management modes: a bus-powered central controller with individual port power management or grouped port power management, and the self-powered central controller with individual door power management or grouped door power management. In one aspect, using a USB cable, the USB 300 central network controller, the USB transceiver port 302 is plugged into a USB host controller, and the USB transceiver ports downstream 304, 306, 308 are exposed to connect compatible USB devices, and so on.

[0123] Additional details related to the structure and function of the central surgical controller and / or networks of central surgical controllers can be found in US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 659,900, entitled METHOD OF HUB COMMUNICATION, deposited

on April 19, 2018, which is incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety.

Cloud system hardware and functional modules

[0124] Figure 12 is a block diagram of the interactive surgical system implemented by computer, according to at least one aspect of the present description. In one aspect, the computer-implemented interactive surgical system is configured to monitor and analyze data related to the operation of various surgical systems that include central surgical controllers, surgical instruments, robotic devices, and operating rooms or healthcare facilities. The computer-implemented interactive surgical system comprises a cloud-based data analysis system. Although the cloud-based data analysis system is described as a surgical system, it is not necessarily limited with such and could be a cloud-based medical system in general. As shown in Figure 12, the cloud-based data analysis system comprises a plurality of surgical instruments 7012 (can be the same or similar to instruments 112), a plurality of central surgical controllers 7006 (can be the same or similar to central controllers 106) and a surgical data network 7001 (can be the same or similar to network 201) to couple central surgical controllers 7006 to cloud 7004 (can be the same or similar to cloud 204). Each of the plurality of central surgical controllers 7006 is communicatively coupled to one or more surgical instruments 7012. Central controllers 7006 are also communicatively coupled to the cloud 7004 of the interactive surgical system implemented by computer over the 7001 network. The 7004 cloud is a remote centralized source of hardware and software for storing, manipulating and communicating data generated based on the operation of various surgical systems. As shown in

Figure 12, access to the 7004 cloud is achieved through the 7001 network, which may be the Internet or some other suitable computer network. Central surgical controllers 7006 that are coupled to the 7004 cloud can be considered the client side of the cloud computing system (ie, cloud-based data analysis system). Surgical instruments 7012 are paired with central surgical controllers 7006 for control and implementation of various surgical operations or procedures as described here.

[0125] In addition, surgical instruments 7012 can comprise transceivers for transmitting data to and from their corresponding central surgical controllers 7006 (which can also comprise transceivers). Combinations of surgical instruments 7012 and corresponding central controllers 7006 can indicate specific locations, such as operating rooms in health posts (for example, hospitals), to provide medical operations. For example, the memory of a central surgical controller 7006 can store location data. As shown in Figure 12, cloud 7004 comprises central servers 7013 (which can be the same or similar to remote server 113 in Figure 1 and / or remote server 213 in Figure 9), application servers for central controllers 7002, analysis modules data 7034 and an input / output interface ("I / O") 7007. Central servers 7013 of the cloud 7004 collectively administer the cloud computing system, which includes monitoring requests by central client controllers 7006 and managing the capacity of 7004 cloud processing to execute requests. Each of the central servers 7013 comprises one or more processors 7008 coupled to suitable memory devices 7010 which may include volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM), and non-volatile memory, such as memory devices. magnetic storage. Memory devices

7010 can comprise machine executable instructions that, when executed, cause 7008 processors to run the 7034 data analysis modules for cloud-based data analysis, operations, recommendations and other operations described below. In addition, 7008 processors can run data analysis modules 7034 independently or in conjunction with applications for central controllers independently run by central controllers 7006. Central servers 7013 also comprise aggregated medical databases 2212, which may reside in memory 2210.

[0126] Based on connections with several central surgical controllers 7006 over the network 7001, the cloud 7004 can aggregate data from specific data generated by various surgical instruments 7012 and their corresponding central controllers 7006. Such aggregated data can be stored in the aggregated medical databases 7011 of the cloud 7004. In particular, the cloud 7004 can advantageously perform data analysis and operations on the aggregated data to produce insights and / or perform functions that 7006 individual central controllers could not reach on their own. For this purpose, as shown in Figure 12, cloud 7004 and central surgical controllers 7006 are communicatively coupled to transmit and receive information. The I / O interface 7007 is connected to the plurality of central surgical controllers 7006 via the network 7001. In this way, the I / O interface 7007 can be configured to transfer information between the central surgical controllers 7006 and the databases. aggregate doctors 7011. Consequently, the I / O interface 7007 can facilitate read / write operations of the cloud-based data analysis system. Such read / write operations can be performed in response to requests from central controllers 7006. These requests can be transmitted to central controllers 7006 through applications for central controllers. The 7007 I / O interface can include one or more high-speed data ports, which can include universal serial bus (USB) ports, IEEE 1394 ports, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth I / O interfaces for connect the 7004 cloud to the 7006 central controllers. The 7004 cloud 7004 central controller application servers are configured to host and provide shared capabilities to software applications (eg, central controller applications) run by the 7006 central surgical controllers. For example, application servers for central controllers 7002 can manage the requests presented by applications for central controllers through central controllers 7006, control access to the aggregated medical databases 7011 and perform load balancing. The 7034 data analysis modules are described in more detail with reference to Figure 13.

[0127] The configuration of the specific cloud computing system described in this description is specifically designed to address various issues raised in the context of medical operations and procedures performed using medical devices, such as surgical instruments 7012 , 112. In particular, surgical instruments 7012 can be digital surgical devices configured to interact with the 7004 cloud to implement techniques to improve the performance of surgical operations. Various 7012 surgical instruments and / or 7006 central surgical controllers can comprise touch-controlled user interfaces, so that doctors can control aspects of interaction between the 7012 surgical instruments and the cloud

7004. Other user interfaces suitable for control, such as inter-

user faces controlled by auditory alert, can also be used.

[0128] Figure 13 is a block diagram that illustrates the functional architecture of the interactive surgical system implemented by a computer, according to at least one aspect of the present description. The cloud-based data analysis system includes a plurality of 7034 data analysis modules that can be run by 7008 cloud processors 7004 to provide analytical data solutions for problems that arise specifically in the medical field. As shown in Figure 13, the functions of the 7034 cloud-based data analysis modules can be aided by applications for central controllers 7014 hosted by the application servers for central controllers 7002 that can be accessed on central surgical controllers 7006. The 7008 cloud computing processors and 7014 central controller applications can operate together to perform 7034 data analysis modules. Application Programming Interface (API) 7016 define the set of protocols and routines corresponding to applications for 7014 central controllers. Additionally, APIs 7016 manage the storage and retrieval of data in / from the aggregated medical data databases 7011 for application operations

7014. The 7018 cache memories also store data (for example, temporarily) and are coupled to the 7016 APIs for more efficient data retrieval used by the 7014 applications. The 7034 data analysis modules in Figure 13 include modules for resource optimization 7020, data collection and aggregation 7022, authorization and security 7024, updating control programs 7026, analyzing patient results 7028, recommendations 7030 and classifying and prioritizing data 7032. Other suitable data analysis modules could also be implemented by cloud 7004, according to some aspects. In one respect, data analysis modules are used for specific recommendations based on analysis of trends, results and other data.

[0129] For example, the 7022 data collection and aggregation module could be used to generate self-describing data (for example, metadata), including the identification of notable features or configuration (for example, trends), the management of sets of redundant data and the storage of data in paired data sets that can be grouped by surgery, but not necessarily keyed to surgical dates and real surgeons. In particular, paired data sets generated from the operations of the 7012 surgical instruments may comprise application of a binary classification, for example, a bleeding or non-bleeding event. More generally, the binary classification can be characterized as a desirable event (for example, a successful surgical procedure) or an undesirable event (for example, a surgical instrument with failure or misuse 7012). The aggregated self-describing data can correspond to individual data received from various groups or subgroups of central surgical controllers 7006. Consequently, the 7022 data collection and aggregation module can manage aggregated metadata or other data organized based on raw data received from the controllers central surgical units 7006. For this purpose, 7008 processors can be operationally coupled with applications for central controllers 7014 and the aggregated medical databases 7011 to perform the 7034 data analysis modules. The 7022 data collection and aggregation module it can store the aggregated data organized in the aggregated medical databases 2212.

[0130] The resource optimization module 7020 can be configured

guaranteed to analyze these aggregated data to determine an optimal use of resources for a specific group or group of health posts. For example, the resource optimization module 7020 can determine an ideal ordering point for surgical stapling instruments 7012 for a group of clinics based on the corresponding expected demand for such instruments 7012. The optimization module for 7020 resources could also assess resource use or other operational configurations of various health facilities to determine whether resource use could be improved. Similarly, the 7030 recommendation module can be configured to analyze aggregated data organized from the 7022 data collection and aggregation module to provide recommendations. For example, the 7030 recommendations module could recommend for health care providers (for example, medical service providers such as hospitals) that a specific surgical instrument 7012 should be upgraded to an improved version based on a higher than expected error rate. , for example. In addition, the 7030 recommendations module and / or the 7020 resource optimization module could recommend better supply chain parameters, such as product refueling points, and provide suggestions for a different 7012 surgical instrument, uses of the same or procedural steps to improve surgical results. Health posts can receive such recommendations through corresponding 7006 central surgical controllers. More specific recommendations on parameters or configurations of various 7012 surgical instruments can also be provided. Central controllers 7006 and / or surgical instruments 7012 can each also have display screens that display data or recommendations provided by the 7004 cloud.

[0131] The 7028 patient outcome analysis module can analyze surgical results associated with currently used operating parameters of 7012 surgical instruments. The 7028 patient outcome analysis module can also analyze and evaluate other potential operating parameters. In this context, the 7030 recommendations module could recommend the use of these other potential operating parameters based on obtaining better surgical results, such as better sealing or less bleeding. For example, the 7030 recommendation module could transmit recommendations to a central surgical controller 7006 about when to use a particular cartridge for a corresponding 7012 stapling surgical instrument. In this way, the cloud-based data analysis system, while controlling common variables, can be configured to analyze the large collection of raw data and provide centralized recommendations on multiple health posts (advantageously determined based on data aggregates). For example, the cloud-based data analysis system could analyze, evaluate and / or aggregate data based on the type of medical practice, type of patient, number of patients, geographical similarity between medical providers, which providers / medical posts use types similar to instruments, etc., in a way that no health post alone would be able to analyze independently.

[0132] The 7026 control program update module can be configured to implement various 7012 surgical instrument recommendations when the corresponding control programs are updated. For example, the patient outcome analysis module 7028 could identify correlations that link specific control parameters with successful (or unsuccessful) results. These correlations can be addressed when updated control programs are transmitted to 7012 surgical instruments via the 7026 control program update module. Updates to 7012 instruments that are transmitted via a corresponding 7006 central controller can incorporate data performance aggregates that were gathered and analyzed by the 7022 cloud 7004 data collection and aggregation module. In addition, the 7028 patient outcome analysis module and the 7030 recommendations module could identify better methods of using 7012 instruments based on aggregated performance data.

[0133] The cloud-based data analysis system can include safety features implemented by the 7004 cloud. These safety features can be managed by the authorization and safety module 7024. Each central surgical controller 7006 can have unique credentials associated with username, password and other appropriate security credentials. These credentials could be stored in memory 7010 and associated with a level of access allowed to the cloud. For example, based on the provision of exact credentials, a central surgical controller 7006 can be granted access to communicate with the cloud up to a predetermined point (for example, only certain defined types of information can participate in transmitting or receiving information) ). For this purpose, the aggregated medical databases 7011 of the cloud 7004 may comprise a database of authorized credentials to verify the accuracy of the supplied credentials. Different credentials can be associated with varying levels of permission to interact with the 7004 cloud, such as a predetermined access level to receive data analyzes generated by the cloud

7004.

[0134] In addition, for security purposes, the cloud could maintain a database of 7006 central controllers, 7012 instruments and other devices that may comprise a "black list" of devices

prohibited assets. In particular, a blacklisted central surgical controller 7006 may not be allowed to interact with the cloud, while blacklisted surgical instruments 7012 may not have functional access to a corresponding 7006 central controller and / or may be prevented from fully functioning when paired with its corresponding central controller 7006. Additionally or alternatively, the cloud 7004 can signal instruments 7012 based on incompatibility or other specified criteria. In this way, counterfeit medical devices and inappropriate reuse of such devices across the cloud-based data analysis system can be identified and addressed.

[0135] 7012 surgical instruments can use wireless transceivers to transmit wireless signals that can represent, for example, authorization credentials for access to the corresponding central controllers 7006 and the cloud 7004. Wired transceivers can also be used to transmit signals. These authorization credentials can be stored in the respective memory devices of the surgical instruments 7012. The authorization and security module 7024 can determine whether the authorization credentials are accurate or falsified. The 7024 authorization and security module can also dynamically generate authorization credentials for increased security. Credentials could also be encrypted, such as using hash-based encryption. After transmitting the appropriate authorization, the surgical instruments 7012 can transmit a signal to the corresponding central controllers 7006 and finally to the cloud 7004 to indicate that the instruments 7012 are ready to obtain and transmit medical data. In response, the 7004 cloud can transition to a state enabled to receive medical data for storage in the aggregated medical data bases 7011. This availability for trans-

Data mission could be indicated, for example, by a light indicator on instruments 7012. Cloud 7004 can also transmit signals for surgical instruments 7012 to update its associated control programs. The 7004 cloud can transmit signals that are targeted to a specific class of 7012 surgical instruments (for example, electrosurgical instruments), so that software updates for control programs are transmitted only to the appropriate 7012 surgical instruments. , the 7004 cloud could be used to implement comprehensive system solutions to address local or global problems based on selective data transmission and authorization credentials. For example, if a group of surgical instruments 7012 is identified as having a common manufacturing defect, cloud 7004 can change the authorization credentials that correspond to that group to implement an operational lock on the group.

[0136] The cloud-based data analysis system can enable the monitoring of multiple health posts (for example, medical posts such as hospitals) to determine improved practices and recommend changes (through the 2030 recommendations module, for example). example) accordingly. In this way, cloud 7004 processors 7008 can analyze the data associated with an individual health center to identify the health center and aggregate the data with other data associated with other health centers in a group. Groups could be defined based on similar operating practices or geographic location, for example. In this way, the 7004 cloud can provide analysis and recommendations for the entire group of health posts. The cloud-based data analysis system could also be used to increase situational awareness. For example, 7008 processors can predictively model the effects of recommendations on cost and effectiveness for a specific post (in relation to general operations and / or various medical procedures). The cost and effectiveness associated with that specific post can also be compared to a local region corresponding to other posts or any other comparable posts.

[0137] The 7032 data classification and prioritization module can prioritize and classify data based on severity (for example, the severity of a medical event associated with the data, unpredictability, distrust). This classification and prioritization can be used in conjunction with the functions of the other 7034 data analysis modules described above to improve the operation and cloud-based data analysis described here. For example, the 7032 data classification and prioritization module can assign a priority to the data analysis performed by the 7022 data collection and aggregation module and the 7028 patient outcome analysis module. Different levels of prioritization can result in specific responses from the 7004 cloud (corresponding to a level of urgency), such as escalation to an accelerated response, special processing, deletion of aggregated medical databases 7011 or other appropriate responses. In addition, if necessary, the 7004 cloud can transmit a request (for example, a push message) through the application servers to central controllers for additional data from corresponding 7012 surgical instruments. The push message can result in a notification displayed on the corresponding 7006 central controllers to request support or additional data. This push message may be necessary in situations where the cloud detects an irregularity or results outside of significant limits and the cloud cannot determine the cause of the irregularity. 7013 central servers can be programmed to activate this push message in certain significant circumstances, such as when data is determined to be different from an expected value beyond a predetermined threshold or when it appears that security has been compounded, for example .

[0138] Additional details related to the cloud data analysis system can be found in US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 659,900, entitled METHOD OF HUB COMMUNICATION, filed on April 19, 2018, which is incorporated herein as a reference, in its entirety.

Situational recognition

[0139] While a "smart" device, including control algorithms responsive to detected data, can be an improvement over a "stupid" device that operates without taking the detected data, some detected data can be incomplete or inconclusive when considered in isolation, that is, without the context of the type of surgical procedure being performed or the type of tissue that is undergoing the surgery. Without knowing the context of the procedure (for example, knowing the type of tissue that is undergoing surgery, or the type of procedure that is being performed), the control algorithm may control the modular device incorrectly or suboptimally, detected data without specific context is provided. For example, the ideal way for a control algorithm to control a surgical instrument in response to a particular parameter detected may vary according to the type of particular tissue being operated on. This is due to the fact that different types of tissue have different properties (for example, tear resistance) and thus respond differently to actions performed by surgical instruments. Therefore, it may be desirable for a surgical instrument to perform different actions when the same measurement is detected for a specific parameter. As a specific example, the ideal way to control a surgical stapling and cutting instrument in response to the instrument's detection of an unexpectedly high force to close its end actuator will vary depending on whether the tissue type is susceptible or tear resistant.

For tissues that are susceptible to tearing, such as lung tissue, the instrument's control algorithm would optimally slow the engine in response to an unexpectedly high force to close to prevent tearing of the tissue. For tissues that are resistant to tearing, such as stomach tissue, the instrument's control algorithm would optimally accelerate the engine in response to an unusually high force to close to ensure that the end actuator is properly seated. stuck in the fabric. Without knowing whether the lung or stomach tissue was trapped, the control algorithm can make a decision below what is considered ideal.

[0140] One solution uses a central surgical controller including a system configured to derive information about the surgical procedure being performed based on data received from various data sources, and then control, accordingly, the modular devices Paired. In other words, the central surgical controller is configured to infer information about the surgical procedure from received data and, then, control the modular devices paired with the central surgical controller based on the inferred context of the surgical procedure. Figure 14 illustrates a diagram of a surgical system with 5100 situational recognition, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description. In some examples, data sources 5126 include, for example, modular devices 5102 (which may include sensors configured to detect parameters associated with the patient and / or the modular device itself), databases 5122 (for example, an EMR database containing the patient's record), and 5124 monitoring devices (for example, a blood pressure monitor (BP) and an electrocardiography monitor (ECG)).

[0141] A central surgical controller 5104 that can be similar to surgical controller 106 in many ways, can be configured to derive contextual information related to the surgical procedure from the data based, for example, on the combination (s) ( specific data (s) received or in the specific order in which data is received from data sources 5126. Contextual information inferred from data received may include, for example, the type of surgical procedure being performed, the specific stage of the surgical procedure that the surgeon is performing, the type of tissue being operated on, or the body cavity that is the object of the procedure. This ability for some aspects of the central surgical controller 5104 to divert or infer information related to the surgical procedure from received data, can be called "situational recognition". In one example, the central surgical controller 5104 can incorporate a situational recognition system, which is the hardware and / or programming associated with the central surgical controller 5104 that derives contextual information related to the surgical procedure based on the data received.

[0142] The situational recognition system of the central surgical controller 5104 can be configured to derive contextual information from data received from data sources 5126 in several ways. In one example, the situational recognition system includes a pattern recognition system, or machine learning system (for example, an artificial neural network), that has been trained in training data to correlate various inputs (for example, data from databases 5122, patient monitoring devices 5124, and / or modular devices 5102) to corresponding contextual information regarding a surgical procedure. In other words, a machine learning system can be trained to accurately derive contextual information regarding a surgical procedure from the inputs provided. In another example, the situational recognition system may include a query table that stores pre-characterized contextual information regarding a surgical procedure in association with one or more entries (or ranges of entries) corresponding to the contextual information. In response to a query with one or more entries, the query table can return the corresponding contextual information to the situational recognition system to control 5102 modular devices. In an example, the contextual information received by the situational recognition system of the central surgical controller 5104 are associated with a control setting or set of specific control settings for one or more 5102 modular devices. In another example, the situation recognition system includes a system additional machine learning, lookup table or other such system, generating or retrieving one or more control settings for one or more 5102 modular devices, when contextual information is provided as input.

[0143] A 5104 central surgical controller, which incorporates a situational recognition system, provides several benefits to the 5100 surgical system. One benefit includes improving the interpretation of detected and captured data, which in turn improves processing accuracy and / or the use of data during the course of a surgical procedure. To return to a previous example, a 5104 central surgical controller with situational awareness could determine what type of tissue was being operated on; therefore, when an unexpectedly high force is detected to close the end actuator of the surgical instrument, the central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 could correctly accelerate or decelerate the surgical instrument motor for the tissue type.

[0144] As another example, the type of fabric being operated can affect the adjustments that are made to the load and compression rate thresholds of a stapling and surgical cutting instrument for a specific span measurement. A central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 could infer whether a surgical procedure being performed is a thoracic or abdominal procedure, allowing the central surgical controller 5104 to determine whether tissue pinched by an instrument end actuator stapling and surgical cutting instrument is lung tissue (for a thoracic procedure) or stomach tissue (for an abdominal procedure). The central surgical controller 5104 can then properly adjust the load and compression rate of the stapling and surgical cutting instrument for the tissue type.

[0145] As yet another example, the type of body cavity that is being operated during an insufflation procedure, can affect the function of a smoke evacuator. A central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 can determine if the surgical site is under pressure (by determining that the surgical procedure is using insufflation) and determine the type of procedure. As a type of procedure is usually performed in a specific body cavity, the 5104 central surgical controller can then adequately control the speed of the smoke evacuator motor to the body cavity being operated. In this way, a central surgical controller with 5104 situational awareness can provide a consistent amount of smoke evacuation to both thoracic and abdominal procedures.

[0146] As yet another example, the type of procedure being performed can affect the ideal energy level for an ultrasonic surgical instrument or radio frequency (RF) electrosurgical instrument to operate. Arthroscopic procedures, for example, require higher energy levels because the end actuator of the ultrasonic surgical instrument or RF electrosurgical instrument is immersed in fluid. A central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 can determine whether the surgical procedure is an arthroscopic procedure. The 5104 central surgical controller can then adjust the RF power level or the ultrasonic amplitude of the generator (ie, the "energy level") to compensate for the fluid-filled environment. Related to this, the type of tissue being operated on can affect the ideal energy level at which an ultrasonic surgical instrument or RF electrosurgical instrument operates. A central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 can determine what type of surgical procedure is being performed and then customize the energy level for the ultrasonic surgical instrument or RF electrosurgical instrument, respectively, according to the profile of tissue expected for the surgical procedure. In addition, a central surgical controller with 5104 situational awareness can be configured to adjust the energy level for the ultrasonic surgical instrument or RF electrosurgical instrument throughout the course of a surgical procedure, rather than just on a procedure-by-procedure basis. A central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 can determine which stage of the surgical procedure is being performed or will be performed subsequently and then update the control algorithms for the generator and / or ultrasonic surgical instrument or electrosurgical instrument of RF to adjust the energy level to an appropriate value for the type of tissue, according to the stage of the surgical procedure.

[0147] As yet another example, data can be extracted from additional data sources 5126 to improve the conclusions that the central surgical controller 5104 draws from a data source 5126. A central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 can increase ment the data he receives from modular devices 5102 with contextual information that he has accumulated, referring to the surgical procedure, from other data sources 5126. For example, a central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 can be configured to determine whether hemostasis has occurred (that is, bleeding has stopped at a surgical site), according to video or image data received from a medical imaging device. However, in some cases, video or image data may be inconclusive. Therefore, in one example, the 5104 central surgical controller can be additionally configured to compare a physiological measurement (for example, blood pressure detected by a PA monitor communicatively connected to the 5104 central surgical controller) with the visual or image data of hemostasis (for example, from a medical imaging device 124 (Figure 2) communicatively coupled to the central surgical controller 5104) to make a determination on the integrity of the staple line or tissue union. In other words, the situational perception system of the central surgical controller 5104 can consider the physiological measurement data to provide additional context in the analysis of the visualization data. The additional context can be useful when the visualization data can be inconclusive or incomplete in itself.

[0148] Another benefit includes proactively and automatically controlling paired modular devices 5102, according to the specific step of the surgical procedure being performed to reduce the number of times medical personnel are required to interact with or control the 5100 surgical system during the course of a surgical procedure. For example, a central surgical controller with 5104 situational awareness can proactively activate the generator to which an RF electrosurgical instrument is connected, if it is determined that a subsequent step in the procedure requires use of the instrument. Proactively activating the power source allows the instrument to be ready for use as soon as the preceding step of the procedure is complete.

[0149] As another example, a central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 could determine whether the current or subsequent stage of the surgical procedure requires a different view or degree of magnification of the screen, according to the resource (s) (s) at the surgical site that the surgeon is expected to see. The central surgical controller 5104 could then proactively alter the displayed view (provided, for example, by a medical imaging device to the visualization system 108), so that the screen automatically adjusts throughout the procedure surgical.

[0150] As yet another example, a central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 could determine which stage of the surgical procedure is being performed or will be performed subsequently and whether specific data or comparisons between the data will be required for that stage of the surgical procedure. The central surgical controller 5104 can be configured to call screens automatically based on data about the stage of the surgical procedure being performed, without waiting for the surgeon to request specific information.

[0151] Another benefit includes checking for errors during the configuration of the surgical procedure or during the course of the surgical procedure. For example, a central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 could determine whether the operating room is properly or ideally configured for the surgical procedure to be performed. The central surgical controller 5104 can be configured to determine the type of surgical procedure being performed, retrieve the corresponding checklists, product location, or configuration needs (for example, from a memory), and then compare the current operating room layout with the standard layout for the type of surgical procedure that the central surgical controller

5104 determines that it is being performed. In one example, the 5104 central surgical controller can be configured to compare the list of items for the procedure read by a suitable scanner, for example, and / or a list of devices paired with the 5104 central surgical controller with a ratio of items and / or devices recommended or expected for the given surgical procedure. If there are any discrepancies between the lists, the central surgical controller 5104 can be configured to provide an alert indicating that a specific modular device 5102, patient monitoring device 5124 and / or other surgical item is missing. In one example, the central surgical controller 5104 can be configured to determine the position or relative distance of modular devices 5102 and patient monitoring devices 5124 using proximity sensors, for example. The 5104 central surgical controller can compare the relative positions of the devices with a recommended or anticipated layout for the specific surgical procedure. If there are any discontinuities between the layouts, the 5104 central surgical controller can be configured to provide an alert indicating that the current layout for the surgical procedure deviates from the recommended layout.

[0152] As another example, the central surgical controller with situational perception 5104 could determine whether the surgeon (or other medical personnel) was making a mistake or otherwise deviating from the expected course of action during the course of a surgical procedure. For example, the central surgical controller 5104 can be configured to determine the type of surgical procedure being performed, retrieve the corresponding list of steps or order of use of the equipment (for example, from a memory), and then compare the steps being performed or the equipment being used during the course of the surgical procedure

with the steps or the equipment expected for the type of surgical procedure that the central surgical controller 5104 determined is being performed. In one example, the central surgical controller 5104 can be configured to provide an alert indicating that an unexpected action is being taken or an unexpected device is being used at the specific stage in the surgical procedure.

[0153] In general, the situational perception system for the 5104 central surgical controller improves the results of the surgical procedure by adjusting surgical instruments (and other 5102 modular devices) to the specific context of each surgical procedure. (such as adjustment to different types of tissue), and when validating actions during a surgical procedure. The situational perception system also improves the surgeon's efficiency in performing surgical procedures by automatically suggesting the next steps, providing data, and adjusting screens and other 5102 modular devices in the operating room, according to the specific context of the procedure.

[0154] Referring now to Figure 15, a timeline 5200 is shown representing the situational recognition of a central controller, such as central surgical controller 106 or 206 (Figures 1 to 11), for example. Timeline 5200 is an illustrative surgical procedure and the contextual information that the central surgical controller 106, 206 can derive from data received from data sources at each stage in the surgical procedure. Timeline 5200 represents typical steps that would be taken by nurses, surgeons, and other medical personnel during the course of a pulmonary segmentectomy procedure, starting with the setup of the operating room and ending with the transfer patient to a recovery room in the postoperative period.

[0155] The central surgical controller with situational recognition 106, 206 receives data from data sources throughout the course of the surgical procedure, including the data generated each time medical personnel use a modular device that is paired with the surgical controller central 106, 206. Central surgical controller 106, 206 can receive this data from paired modular devices and other data sources and continuously derive inferences (ie, contextual information) about the ongoing procedure as new data is available. received, such as which stage of the procedure is being performed at any given time. The situational recognition system of the central surgical controller 106, 206 is capable of, for example, recording data related to the procedure to generate reports, checking the steps being taken by medical personnel, providing data or warnings (for example, through a display) that may be relevant to the specific step of the procedure, adjust the modular devices based on the context (for example, activate monitors, adjust the field of view (FOV) of the medical imaging device, or change the level power of an ultrasonic surgical instrument or RF electrosurgical instrument), and take any other action described above.

[0156] In the first step 5202, in this illustrative procedure, the members of the hospital team retrieve the electronic patient record (PEP) from the hospital's PEP database. Based on the patient selection data in the PEP, the central surgical controller 106, 206 determines that the procedure to be performed is a thoracic procedure.

[0157] In the second step 5204, the team members scan the incoming medical supplies for the procedure. The central surgical controller 106, 206 cross-references the scanned supplies with a list of supplies that are used in various types of procedures and confirms that the mixing of the supplies corresponds to a thoracic procedure. In addition, the central surgical controller 106, 206 is also able to determine that the procedure is not a wedge procedure (because the inlet supplies have an absence of certain supplies that are necessary for a thoracic cuff procedure or, otherwise, that the inlet supplies do not correspond to a thoracic wedge procedure).

[0158] In the third step 5206, the medical staff scans the patient's band with a scanner that is communicatively connected to the central surgical controller 106, 206. The central surgical controller 106, 206 can then confirm the patient's identity based on the scanned data.

[0159] In the fourth step 5208, the medical staff turns on the auxiliary equipment. The auxiliary equipment being used may vary according to the type of surgical procedure and the techniques to be used by the surgeon, but in this illustrative case they include a smoke evacuator, an insufflator and a medical imaging device. When activated, auxiliary equipment that is a modular device can automatically pair with the central surgical controller 106, 206 which is located within a specific neighborhood of the modular devices as part of its initialization process. The central surgical controller 106, 206 can then derive contextual information about the surgical procedure by detecting the types of modular devices that correspond with it during this preoperative or initialization phase. In this particular example, the central surgical controller 106, 206 determines that the surgical procedure is a VATS (video-assisted thoracic surgery) procedure based on this specific combination of paired modular devices. Based on the combination of data from the patient's electronic medical record

(PEP), in the list of medical supplies to be used in the procedure, and in the type of modular devices that connect to the central controller, the central surgical controller 106, 206 can, in general, infer the specific procedure that the surgical team will perform. After the central surgical controller 106, 206 recognizes which specific procedure is being performed, the central surgical controller 106, 206 can then retrieve the steps of that process from a memory or from the cloud and then cross over the data that subsequently receives from connected data sources (for example, modular devices and patient monitoring devices) to infer which stage of the surgical procedure the surgical team is performing.

[0160] In the fifth step 5210, the team members fix the electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes and other patient monitoring devices on the patient. ECG electrodes and other patient monitoring devices are able to pair with the central surgical controller 106, 206. As the central surgical controller 106, 206 begins to receive data from the patient's monitoring devices, the surgical controller central 106, 206 thus confirms that the patient is in the operating room.

[0161] In the sixth step 5212, medical personnel induced anesthesia in the patient. Central surgical controller 106, 206 can infer that the patient is under anesthesia based on data from modular devices and / or patient monitoring devices, including ECG data, blood pressure data, ventilator data, or combinations thereof, for example. After the completion of the sixth step 5212, the preoperative portion of the lung segmentectomy procedure is completed and the operative portion begins.

[0162] In the seventh step 5214, the lung of the patient being operated on is retracted (while ventilation is switched to the contralateral lung). The central surgical controller 106, 206 can infer from the ventilator data that the patient's lung has been retracted, for example. The central surgical controller 106, 206 can infer that the operative portion of the procedure started when he could compare the detection of the patient's lung collapse in the expected steps of the procedure (which can be accessed or retrieved earlier) and thus determine that lung retraction is the first operative step in this specific procedure.

[0163] In the eighth step 5216, the medical imaging device (for example, a display device) is inserted and the video from the medical imaging device is started. Central surgical controller 106, 206 receives data from the medical imaging device (i.e., video or image data) through its connection to the medical imaging device. Upon receipt of data from the medical imaging device, the central surgical controller 106, 206 can determine that the portion of the laparoscopic surgical procedure has started. In addition, the central surgical controller 106, 206 can determine that the specific procedure being performed is a segmentectomy, rather than a lobectomy (note that a wedge procedure has already been discarded by the central surgical controller 106, 206 based on the data received in the second step 5204 of the procedure). The data received from the medical imaging device 124 (Figure 2) can be used to determine contextual information about the type of procedure being performed in several different ways, including determining the angle at which the medical imaging device is oriented in relation to the visualization of the patient's anatomy, monitor the number or medical imaging devices being used (ie, which are activated and paired with the central surgical controller 106, 206), and monitor the types of visualization devices used. For example, a technique for performing a VATS lobectomy places the camera in the lower anterior corner of the patient's chest cavity above the diaphragm, while a technique for performing a VATS segmentectomy places the camera in an anterior intercostal position in relation to the segment fissure. With the use of standard recognition or machine learning techniques, for example, the situational recognition system can be trained to recognize the positioning of the medical imaging device according to the visualization of the patient's anatomy. As another example, a technique for performing a VATS lobectomy uses a single medical imaging device, while another technique for performing a VATS segmentectomy uses multiple cameras. As yet another example, a technique for performing a VATS segmentectomy uses an infrared light source (which can be communicatively coupled to the central surgical controller as part of the visualization system) to visualize the segment crack, which is not used in a VATS lobectomy. By tracking any or all of these data from the medical imaging device, the central surgical controller 106, 206 can thus determine the specific type of surgical procedure being performed and / or the technique being used for a specific type of surgical procedure.

[0164] In the ninth step 5218 of the procedure, the surgical team starts the dissection step. Central surgical controller 106, 206 can infer that the surgeon is in the process of dissecting to mobilize the patient's lung because he receives data from the RF or ultrasonic generator that indicate that an energy instrument is being triggered. Central surgical controller 106, 206 can cross-check the received data with the steps retrieved from the surgical procedure to determine that an energy instrument is being triggered at that point in the process (that is, after completing the previously discussed steps of the procedure) corresponds to the dissection stage. In certain cases, the energy instrument may be a power tool mounted on a robotic arm in a robotic surgical system.

[0165] In the tenth step 5220 of the procedure, the surgical team continues to the connection step. Central surgical controller 106, 206 can infer that the surgeon is ligating the arteries and veins because he receives data from the surgical stapling and cutting instrument indicating that the instrument is being fired. Similar to the previous step, the central surgical controller 106, 206 can derive this inference by crossing the reception data of the stapling and surgical cutting instrument with the steps recovered in the process. In certain cases, the surgical instrument can be a surgical tool mounted on a robotic arm of a robotic surgical system.

[0166] In the eleventh step 5222, the segmentectomy portion of the procedure is performed. Central surgical controller 106, 206 can infer that the surgeon is transecting the parenchyma based on data from the surgical stapling and cutting instrument, including data from its cartridge. The cartridge data can correspond to the size or type of clamp being triggered by the instrument, for example. As different types of staples are used for different types of fabrics, the cartridge data can thus indicate the type of fabric being stapled and / or transected. In this case, the type of clamp that is fired is used for the parenchyma (or other similar types of tissue), which allows the central surgical controller 106, 206 to infer which segment of the procedure is being performed.

[0167] In the twelfth step 5224, the node dissection step is then performed. The central surgical controller 106, 206 can infer that the surgical team is dissecting the node and performing a leak test based on the data received from the generator that indicates which ultrasonic or RF instrument is being fired. For this specific procedure, an RF or ultrasonic instrument being used after the parenchyma has been transected corresponds to the node dissection step, which allows the central surgical controller 106, 206 to make this inference. It should be noted that surgeons regularly alternate between surgical stapling / cutting instruments and surgical energy instruments (ie, RF or ultrasonic) depending on the specific step in the procedure because different instruments are better adapted for specific tasks. - specific. Therefore, the specific sequence in which cutting / stapling instruments and surgical energy instruments are used can indicate which step of the procedure the surgeon is performing. In addition, in certain cases, robotic tools can be used for one or more steps in a surgical procedure and / or hand-held surgical instruments can be used for one or more steps in the surgical procedure. The surgeon can switch between robotic tools and hand-held surgical instruments and / or can use the devices simultaneously, for example. After the completion of the twelfth stage 5224, the incisions are closed and the post-operative portion of the process begins.

[0168] In the thirteenth stage 5226, the patient's anesthesia is reversed. The central surgical controller 106, 206 can infer that the patient is emerging from anesthesia based on ventilator data (that is, the patient's respiratory rate begins to increase), for example.

[0169] Finally, in the fourteenth step 5228 is that medical personnel remove the various patient monitoring devices from the patient. Central surgical controller 106, 206 can thus infer that the patient is being transferred to a recovery room when the central controller loses ECG, blood pressure and other data from patient monitoring devices. As can be seen from the description of this illustrative procedure, the central surgical controller 106, 206 can determine or infer when each step of a given surgical procedure is taking place according to the data received from the various data sources that are coupled to each other. communicative mode with the central surgical controller 106, 206.

[0170] Situational recognition is further described in US Provisional Patent Application serial number 62 / 659,900, entitled ME-THOD OF HUB COMMUNICATION, filed on April 19, 2018, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. In certain cases, the operation of a robotic surgical system, including the various robotic surgical systems disclosed here, for example, can be controlled by the central controller 106, 206 based on its situational recognition and / or feedback from its components and / or based on information from the cloud 104. Automated interrelation / integration of data flows

[0171] In several respects, a computer system (for example, a cloud-based analysis system, a central surgical controller and / or a data storage system) can be programmed to perform the interrelation and / or the automated integration of multiple data streams into a single interface having focus areas or additionally accessible data areas or can be subjected to the overlay technique. In one aspect, information interpreted in real time can be displayed to the user on a device, when the interpretation is based on data obtained from at least one function of the device and data obtained from a different second source.

[0172] In one aspect, the interpreted information can be displayed to the user based on at least one function of the device, including at least one data source external to the device. In another aspect, at least one additional source may include a measurement device capable of determining a relevant patient parameter for the device's function and the instrument's ability to automatically update aspects of secondary information on the device's screen and update this data in real time. In one aspect, updating in real time is possible due to the ability of the surgical instrument to repeatedly calculate the new data in the selected form that the user has defined.

[0173] Referring to Figure 16, a modular device in the form of a 205001 handheld surgical device includes a 205002 handle with a 205004 user interface in the form of a monitor or screen, for example. The 205001 surgical device includes a 205006 end actuator configured to transpose blood vessels. In the example in Figure 16, end actuator 205006 comprises a staple cartridge 205008. Staples 205003 are implanted from staple cartridge 205008 into the tissue (T) attached by end actuator 205006, and a cutting member moves distally to cut tissue during a firing stroke of the 205001 surgical device. In other cases, the 205001 surgical device may employ energy (for example, RF energy and / or ultrasonic energy) to seal, clot and / or cut the tissue .

[0174] In the upper left corner of Figure 16, a field of view 205007 from an imaging device is shown. The 205007 field of view can be displayed on any suitable monitor or screen inside and / or outside the sterile field. The 205007 field of view shows the 205006 end actuator on the verge of stapling and cutting a blood vessel crosswise. Another blood vessel previously stapled and cut also appears in the field of view

205007. An enlargement of the 205007 field of view, in the lower left corner of Figure 16, shows a leak (L) in the previously stapled and cut blood vessel. As described above, the leak (L) can be detected by one or more of the automated image interpretation techniques described here.

[0175] In the example in Figure 16, surgical device 205001 is illustrated as a hand-held surgical instrument that is similar in many ways to hand-held surgical instruments 112 (Figure 2), 235 (Figure 9). The 205004 user interface can be, for example, the 237 device / instrument screen. In other examples, however, the 205001 surgical device can be adapted for use as a surgical tool 117 of a robotic system 110. In such cases, the 205004 user interface and / or the 205001 surgical device controls may be located on the a surgeon's console 118 (Figure 2), for example. Alternatively, the 205004 user interface can be any suitable type of screen (for example, 107, 109, 119, 135, 210, 217).

[0176] Referring to Figure 17, a schematic diagram of the 205001 surgical device is illustrated. A 205012 control circuit is in electrical communication with a 205013 motor driver that controls a 205014 motor configured to drive a firing member 205010 to implant the clamps 205003 and advance the cutting member during the firing stroke of the 205001 surgical device.

[0177] As shown in the lower right corner of Figure 16, the user interface 205004 displays several parameters associated with the firing stroke of the 205001 surgical device, including a speed adjustment 205005 of a firing member 205010 that is movable to install the clamps 205003 and advance the cutting member. The 205004 user interface also displays a 205018 waiting time graph that provides a recommended waiting time between two separate functions of the 205001 surgical device, the first function being to hold the tissue and the second function being to implant the 205003 staples and advance the cutting member. In several examples, the 205004 user interface allows the user to select and / or adjust the speed of the 205010 firing member and / or the amount of timeout.

[0178] The 205004 user interface is configured to display information interpreted based on at least one function of the 205001 surgical device. In the example in Figure 16, the at least one function is the firing stroke, and the information interpreted refer to tissue hemostasis. Specifically, the information interpreted refers to the hemostasis of the tissue treated in previous shots of the 205001 surgical device. The 205004 user interface can display the information interpreted simultaneously with at least one trigger stroke adjustment parameter, such as a trigger speed or a wait time, as described in more detail below. In addition, tissue hemostasis can be monitored separately, and tissue hemostasis data and / or interpreted information can be transmitted to the 205001 surgical device via an appropriate communication link.

[0179] In another example, interpreted information associated with the blood pressure of a blood vessel in the tissue being clamped, for example, can be displayed simultaneously with trigger speed and / or trigger course timeout parameters. In several instances, blood pressure can be monitored separately, and blood pressure data, or information interpreted from blood pressure data, can be transmitted to the 205001 surgical device via an appropriate communication link.

[0180] In another example, at least one function may be to hold the tissue. The compression or pressure of the fabric can be a parameter of gripping the fabric, which can be displayed in the user interface

205004 and / or modified by data entered by the user via the 205004 user interface. In addition, the interpreted information associated with the blood pressure of a blood vessel in the tissue being held, for example, can be simultaneously displayed with the compression or pressure settings of the fabric.

[0181] In at least one example, the interpreted information is based on at least one data source external to the 205001 surgical device. In many ways, the data source is a separate device that is different from the 205001 surgical device. data from the data source could be interpreted and converted into information relevant to the function performed by the 205001 surgical device.

[0182] Data interpretation can occur locally on the 205001 surgical device. Alternatively, data interpretation could be done locally on the data source, and the interpreted information could be routed to the 205001 surgical device directly or indirectly through a central surgical controller (eg 106, 206), for example. Alternatively, data interpretation could be done locally in a central surgical controller processing unit (for example, 106, 206), and the interpreted information could then be routed to the 205001 surgical device, for example. Alternatively, data interpretation could take place on a cloud-based system 104, which can be configured to route interpreted information to surgical device 205001 directly or indirectly through the central surgical controller (eg 106, 206), for example example.

[0183] The routing of data and / or information between the 205001 surgical device, the data source and / or the central surgical controller (eg 106, 206) can be done using any wired communication link or wireless. For example, the modular communication central controller 203 can be used to route information and / or data.

[0184] In several examples, the data source could be a sensor in another modular device. In many instances, the data source is an imaging device. In at least one example, the data source could be one or more components of the visualization system 108 (Figure 1). Various components of the 108 display system are described under the heading "Advanced Imaging Acquisition Module" in US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 611,341, entitled INTERACTIVE SURGICAL PLATFORM, filed on December 28, 2017, the description of which is here incorporated as a reference in its entirety.

[0185] In several examples, an imaging device can be configured to record and / or process imaging data that are relevant to a function performed by the 205001 surgical device. Automated image interpretation can then be performed locally on the imaging device. imaging, locally on the 205001 surgical device, locally on a central surgical controller (eg 106, 206), and / or remotely on the cloud-based system 104. A 25004 user interface can then be configured to show the interpretations of image in parallel, or simultaneously, with one or more parameter settings associated with the function.

[0186] In several examples, the interpreted information is displayed by the 205004 user interface in real time, or almost in real time. The update in real time is done by repeatedly interpreting new data in a selected form that the user has defined, for example. The interpreted information can be updated at a predetermined renewal rate, which can be selected by the user of the 205001 surgical device.

[0187] With reference to Figures 17 and 18, the 205012 control circuit is configured to execute a 205020 process. In several examples, the 205012 control circuit includes a processor and a memory that stores program instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the process

205020. As illustrated in Figure 18, process 205020 comprises receiving 205022 from an external data source representative inputs of interpreted information relevant to the triggering stroke, as described above. The 205020 process additionally causes 205023 to have the interpreted information displayed on the 205004 user interface with at least one parameter setting associated with the trip stroke. In one example, the interpreted information is displayed in parallel, or simultaneously, with at least one parameter setting to aid user selection. In at least one example, as shown in Figure 16, the parameter setting is a speed setting 205005 of trigger member 205010. In at least one example, the setting parameter is a timeout setting before starting the course firing time.

[0188] With reference to Figures 17 and 19, the control circuit 205012 is configured to execute a 205030 process. In several examples, the control circuit 205012 includes a processor and a memory that stores program instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to run the 205030 process. As illustrated in Figure 19, the 205030 process comprises receiving 205032 from an external data source representative inputs of interpreted information relevant to a tissue treatment function. 205001 surgical device, as described above. The 205030 process additionally causes 205033 to have the interpreted information displayed on the 205004 user interface with at least one parameter setting associated with the tissue treatment function. In one example, the interpreted information is displayed in parallel, or simultaneously, with at least one parameter setting to aid user selection. Automated image interpretation

[0189] In several aspects, a central surgical controller (or a surgical instrument or other system) can be configured to reduce images captured in a representation of the results of a transection, for example. In one aspect, a central surgical controller (eg 106, 206) or an imaging module (eg 138, 238) can include an algorithm to decompose the pixels in an image (eg an image captured by a visualization device) and perform a calculation to determine the color differences between tissue and end actuators and / or leaks (for example, air bubbles, dye or blood) to determine the presence, quantity and the locations of any leaks (L) or end actuators, as shown in the lower left corner of Figure 16. For example, an algorithm can be programmed to compare the weight (or weights) of the pixel and subpixels of the resulting image with the mathematical value of the pixel. The leaks detected in previously treated tissue can then be presented to a user of the 205001 surgical device together with one or more recommended settings for parameters of a next firing stroke, for example.

[0190] In one aspect, a central surgical controller (eg 106, 206) or an imaging module (eg 138, 238) can include a classification algorithm to perform digital image processing in an image (for example, an image captured by a visualization device) to identify (classify) an end actuator, bleeding, bubbles, and other events from other tissue classes within the image. For example, an algorithm can be programmed to perform a comparative pixelization where the image is reduced to a constrained grid pattern and each element of the grid is reduced to, for example, a 256 color designation for the pixel. A first scan can remove from the analysis all pixels that are not in the correct color of the class being investigated (for example, bleeding). Then, the potential bleeding areas are compared with the adjacent areas or a frame behind to identify the blood flow within the image.

[0191] In one aspect, a central surgical controller (eg 106, 206) or an imaging module (eg 138, 238) can include an algorithm to perform feature extraction image processing to reduce an image from an almost infinite variation of aspects for zones that are formed by reducing the number of random variables to groups of similar variables. For example, a user can select a tissue type or an anatomical feature and the imaging system can simplify the variation of the feature within the image to a unified average aspect of the selected feature. This would allow users to find limits on tissue planes, different organs, or limits on a tissue surface broken by infection or cancer, for example.

[0192] In one aspect, a central surgical controller (for example, 106, 206) or an imaging module (for example, 138, 238) can include a pattern recognition algorithm to identify target characteristics. Several of these techniques are revealed in the work "Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Polyp Detection for Colonists - copy: Initial Experience", by Misawa, Masashi et al., Gastroenterology, Volume 154, edition 8, pages 202—2029.e3, which is incorporated here as a reference in its entirety, and is accessible at www.gastro- journal.org/article/S0016-5085(18)30415-3/pdf.

[0193] In several examples, the 205012 control circuit can receive interpreted information related to tissue hemostasis previously treated by the 205001 surgical device. The interpreted information can be based on imaging data processed by one or more of the algorithms described above. As shown in the lower right corner of Figure 16, the interpreted information is shown in a 205019 graph representing a penultimate shot and a last shot of the 205001 surgical device. Image manipulation

[0194] In several respects, algorithms can be programmed to manipulate an image "feed" to fit another image "feed" to allow viewing of a still image in a dynamic image. In one aspect, an algorithm can use reference points and the ability to define the elasticity of the overlay formats in the primary "feed" to allow the image to be distorted and forced to fit with the underlying moving anchors. This would allow, for example, a pre-surgery CT scan of the tumor or surgical site to be superimposed on the live transmission of the visualization device during the surgical procedure. This could be used, for example, to extrapolate a pre-surgery image scenario or complex part of a portion of the tomography open for viewing, allowing a surgeon to see tissues or structures that are obstructed from visible view on a screen. user. User selectable data sets

[0195] In several aspects, a central surgical controller (eg 106, 206) or an imaging module (eg

example 138, 238) can be configured to receive user-selectable, detachable or signalable data sets that could display your variable data numerically, graphically or as highlightable areas in another image feed.

[0196] User-selectable data sets can be used in various surgical contexts. For example, the selection of a blood pressure monitor for a selected blood or capillary vessel could be made because the blood or capillary vessel is on the verge of being transected and the surgeon would like to continuously see the pressure calculated in that region to monitor blood pressure. proximity to dissection in the adjacent vessel or nerve, or as a resource to decide how long to wait until a specific region coagulates before transection. As another example, a surgeon can select a series of blood vessels for the central surgical controller system to provide a continuously updated "feed" of the amount of blood that moves through the series of blood vessels as they are skeletonized, dissected and then transected individually. In this example, a laser Doppler visualization system can show the magnitude of blood flow measurements over a wide area superimposed on the visual image and the fluctuation in blood flow during the stages of interactive dissection with the blood flow areas. Such interpreted information can be displayed on the user interface 205004 together with one or more parameters of a function of the 205001 surgical device, such as the trigger stroke.

[0197] In several aspects, the user can interact with the display of information in the 205004 user interface and select specific sources of additional information derived from the measured data, in addition to the displayed information. The user could then select the form and frequency of data renewal. The control's internal processor

central surgical controller (eg 106, 206) then continuously update that shading, digital data point, etc., and move them on the screen as the selected areas move on the screen. This would allow the user to move and reorient a camera or imaging system and the selected and highlighted data would still be measuring and displaying the desired information in relation to the user's selection.

[0198] Figure 20 is a diagram illustrating the 205001 surgical device providing spontaneous recommendations to a user based on contextual indications, in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description. In many respects, spontaneous recommendations can be provided to the user based on actions and the evaluation of results in the course of surgery.

[0199] In at least one example, highlighting based on the formation of hyperspectral images (that is, processing an image to view specific types of structures) could trigger a warning indicator if the processed image shows something that the user has already must know, even if the user has not requested the specific imaging associated with the warning. For example, if a structure of critical importance is detected, but is not visible under direct view, the central surgical controller (eg 106, 206) and / or the device 205001 can automatically trigger a warning for that the user is informed about the critical structure.

[0200] In at least one example, as shown in Figure 20, a spontaneous adjustment 205009 in the configuration of a parameter (trigger speed adjustment 205005) is recommended through the user interface 205004 based on the information interpreted from external data received from an external data source.

[0201] With reference to Figures 17 and 21, the control circuit 205012 is configured to execute a 205040 process. In several examples, the control circuit 205012 includes a processor and a memory that stores program instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the process

205040. As illustrated in Figure 21, process 205020 comprises receiving 205042 from an external data source representative inputs of interpreted information relevant to a firing stroke of firing member 205010, as described above. The 205040 process additionally causes 205043 to have the interpreted information displayed on the 205004 user interface with at least one parameter setting associated with the trip stroke. In one example, the interpreted information is displayed in parallel, or simultaneously, with at least one parameter setting to aid user selection. In at least one example, as shown in Figure 20, the parameter setting is a speed setting 205005 of the trigger member 205010. In at least one example, the setting parameter is a timeout setting before starting the firing stroke.

[0202] With reference to Figures 17 and 22, the 205012 control circuit is configured to execute a 205050 process. In several examples, the 205012 control circuit includes a processor and memory that stores program instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to run the 205050 process. As illustrated in Figure 22, the 205050 process comprises receiving 205052 from an external data source representative inputs of interpreted information relevant to a tissue treatment function of the surgical device 205001. The 205050 process additionally causes 205053 to have the interpreted information displayed on the 205004 user interface with at least one parameter setting associated with the tissue treatment function. In one example, the interpreted information is displayed in parallel, or simultaneously, with at least one parameter setting to aid user selection. In addition, the 205050 process further comprises recommending 205054 to adjust the parameter setting based on the interpreted information. In many respects, recommendations 205044 and 205054 can be spontaneous recommendations.

[0203] Figure 23 is a diagram illustrating a 205001 surgical device that includes a 205004 user interface receiving input from a user to automatically adjust a view field of a medical imaging device based on contextual indications , in accordance with at least one aspect of the present description. The field of view of the medical imaging device can be displayed on a 205011 monitor, which may be outside the sterile field, for example.

[0204] In several instances, the automatic adjustment of the field of view of the medical imaging device may include focusing and / or automatic centering based on the location of a critical structure such as a 205001 surgical device end actuator. In other examples, the critical structure may be an anatomical structure or the site of a surgical site. In at least one example, the center of the area viewed on a 205011 monitor could be adjusted automatically based on user actions or device locations.

[0205] Figure 24 is a logic flow diagram of a 205100 process that represents a control program or logic configuration to automatically adjust a field of view of a medical imaging device in relation to an import structure. critical substance detected. The 205100 process includes detecting 205102 the critical structure and evaluating 205104 its position in relation to the field of view of the imaging device.

[0206] Several suitable image interpretation techniques, as described above, can be employed by an imaging module (eg 138, 238) to detect 205100 the critical structure and / or evaluate 205104 its position in relation to the field of view of the imaging device. In one example, a central surgical controller (for example, 106, 206) or an imaging module (for example, 138, 238) may include an algorithm to decompose the pixels in an image (for example, an image captured by a visualization device) and perform a calculation to determine the color differences between the critical importance structure and the surrounding environment. The determined color differences are used to detect the critical structure 205100 and / or evaluate its position 205104 in relation to the field of view of the imaging device. In another aspect, a central surgical controller (eg 106, 206) or an imaging module (eg 138, 238) may include a classification algorithm to perform digital image processing on an image (for example, an image captured by a visualization device) to detect 205100 (classify) a structure of critical importance and / or evaluate 205104 its position in relation to the field of view of the imaging device.

[0207] If 205106 is determined that the critical importance structure is at the edge of the field of view of the imaging device in use, and if the medical imaging device is able to adjust the field viewpoint on the specific location of the critical structure (eg the end actuator), a 205011 monitor or the surgical field input device (eg the 205004 user interface) could provide feedback

troinformation informing 205108 the user that the field of view could be automatically adjusted in relation to the critical importance structure, if desired. The automatically adjusted parameter could be a single adjustment or a continuous adjustment.

[0208] In at least one example, the display system (for example, display systems 108, 208) could determine, for example through the user interface 205004, whether the user prefers the system to track and adjust the focus area central field of view of the imaging device at a specific location in the critical structure. If the user selects the automatic tracking option, as shown in Figure 23, the display system can then control the display accordingly.

[0209] In case the critical structure is an end actuator of a surgical device, the end actuator can be articulated to a new position in the center of the field of view according to instructions provided by the central surgical controller, for example . Alternatively, the imaging device can be moved to reposition the field of view in relation to the critical structure.

[0210] Figure 25 is a logic flow diagram of a 205200 process that represents a control program or logic configuration to automatically adjust a field of view of a medical imaging device in relation to a structure of importance. criticality detected. The 205100 process includes receiving an input from the central surgical controller (for example, 106, 206) indicating a position of a structure of critical importance in relation to a current field of view of the medical imaging device as determined by the visualization or imaging module (eg 138, 238). The 205200 process further includes making the 205204 user interface 205004 recommend an adjustment that changes the position of the critical structure in relation to the current field of view of the medical imaging device based on the input received.

[0211] In several examples, the medical imaging device comprises a camera aimed at the end actuator 205006 of the 205001 surgical device at a surgical site in a patient's cavity. In certain instances, as shown in the upper left corner of Figure 23, the end actuator 205006 is off-center in relation to the 205007 field of view of the medical imaging device. As described above, an imaging module (eg 138, 238) of the central surgical controller (eg 106, 206) can detect that the 205006 end actuator is off center in relation to the field of view

205007. Consequently, the central surgical controller (for example, 106, 206) can cause the user interface 205004 to ask the user of the surgical device 205001 for permission to automatically center the end actuator 205006 in relation to the field of view 205007, as shown in the lower left corner of Figure 23. For example, the wireless communication module 130 can transmit instructions to a wireless receiver of the 205001 surgical device to ask the user for permission to automatically center the actuator. end 205006.

[0212] Various aspects of the subject described in this document are defined in the following numbered examples:

[0213] Example 1 - A surgical instrument that comprises an end actuator configured to implant staples in the tissue attached by the end actuator and cut the attached tissue during a firing stroke. The surgical instrument additionally comprises a user interface and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to cause at least one parameter setting associated with the trigger course to be displayed on the user interface and to make the interpreted information relevant to the trigger course to be displayed simultaneously with the least one parameter setting in the user interface, and the interpreted information is based on external data.

[0214] Example 2 - The surgical instrument according to Example 1, in which the external data originate in a measuring device that is separate from the surgical instrument.

[0215] Example 3 - The surgical instrument according to Example 1 or Example 2, in which external data are transmitted to the surgical instrument via a wireless communication link.

[0216] Example 4 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 1 to 3, in which the interpreted information is updated in real time.

[0217] Example 5 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 1 to 3, in which the interpreted information is updated at a predetermined update rate.

[0218] Example 6 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 1 to 5, in which the information interpreted refers to tissue hemostasis.

[0219] Example 7 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 1 to 6, in which the information interpreted refers to the hemostasis of tissue previously treated with the end actuator.

[0220] Example 8 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 1 to 7, in which the information interpreted refers to the arterial pressure of a selected blood vessel.

[0221] Example 9 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 1 to 8, in which at least one parameter setting comprises a speed adjustment of the firing stroke.

[0222] Example 10 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 1 to 9, where at least one parameter setting is a timeout setting before starting the firing stroke.

[0223] Example 11 - A surgical instrument comprising an end actuator configured to implant staples into the tissue attached by the end actuator and cut the attached tissue during a firing stroke. The surgical instrument additionally comprises a user interface and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to cause at least one parameter setting associated with the trigger course to be displayed on the user interface and to make the interpreted information relevant to the trigger course to be displayed simultaneously with the least one parameter setting in the user interface, and the interpreted information is based on imaging data.

[0224] Example 12 - The surgical instrument according to Example 11, in which the interpreted information is updated in real time.

[0225] Example 13 - The surgical instrument according to Example 11, in which the interpreted information is updated at a predetermined update rate.

[0226] Example 14 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 11 to 13, in which the information interpreted refers to tissue hemostasis.

[0227] Example 15 - The surgical instrument according to any

or one of Examples 11 to 14, in which the information interpreted refers to the hemostasis of tissue previously treated with the end actuator.

[0228] Example 16 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 11 to 15, in which the information interpreted refers to the arterial pressure of a selected blood vessel.

[0229] Example 17 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 11 to 16, in which at least one parameter configuration comprises a trigger stroke speed adjustment.

[0230] Example 18 - The surgical instrument according to any one of Examples 11 to 17, in which at least one parameter setting is a timeout setting before starting the firing stroke.

[0231] Example 19 - A surgical instrument comprising an end actuator configured to perform a function to treat tissue trapped by the end actuator. The surgical instrument additionally comprises a user interface and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to cause at least one parameter setting associated with the function to be displayed on the user interface and to have the interpreted information relevant to the function displayed simultaneously with at least one parameter setting in the user interface, and the interpreted information is based on external data.

[0232] Example 20 - The surgical instrument according to Example 19, in which the external data originates in a measuring device that is separate from the surgical instrument.

[0233] Although several forms have been illustrated and described,

it is not the applicant's intention to restrict or limit the scope of the appended claims to such detail. Numerous modifications, variations, changes, substitutions, combinations and equivalents of these forms can be implemented and will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present description. In addition, the structure of each element associated with the shape can alternatively be described as a means to provide the function performed by the element. In addition, where materials for certain components are revealed, other materials can be used. It must be understood, therefore, that the preceding description and the appended claims are intended to cover all these modifications, combinations and variations covered by the scope of the modalities presented. The attached claims are intended to cover all such modifications, variations, alterations, substitutions, modifications and equivalents.

[0234] The previous detailed description presented various forms of devices and / or processes through the use of block diagrams, flowcharts and / or examples. Although these block diagrams, flowcharts and / or examples contain one or more functions and / or operations, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that each function and / or operation within these block diagrams, flowcharts and / or examples can be implemented , individually and / or collectively, through a wide range of hardware, software, firmware or almost any combination thereof. Those skilled in the art will recognize, however, that some aspects of the aspects disclosed here, in whole or in part, can be implemented in an equivalent way in integrated circuits, such as one or more computer programs run on one or more computers ( for example, as one or more programs running on one or more computer systems), as one or more programs running on one or more processors (for example, as one or more programs running on one or more microprocessors), as firmware , or virtually as any combination thereof, and that designing the circuitry and / or writing the code for the software and firmware would be within the scope of practice of those skilled in the art, in light of this description. In addition, those skilled in the art will understand that the mechanisms of the subject described herein can be distributed as one or more program products in a variety of ways and that an illustrative form of the subject described here is applicable regardless of the specific type of transmission medium. signals used to effectively carry out the distribution.

[0235] The instructions used to program the logic to execute various revealed aspects can be stored in a memory in the system, such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM), cache, flash memory or other storage. In addition, instructions can be distributed over a network or via other computer-readable media. In this way, a machine-readable media can include any mechanism to store or transmit information in a machine-readable form (for example, a computer), but is not limited to, floppy disks, optical discs, compact memory disc read-only (CD-ROMs), and optical-dynamo discs, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), read-only memory pro- electrically erasable (EEPROM), magnetic or optical cards, flash memory, or machine-readable tangible storage media used to transmit information over the Internet via an electrical, optical, acoustic cable or other forms of signal processing. paid (for example, carrier waves, infrared signal, digital signals, etc.). Consequently, computer-readable non-transitory media includes any type of machine-readable media suitable for storing or transmitting instructions or electronic information in a machine-readable form (for example, a computer).

[0236] As used in any aspect of the present invention, the term "control circuit" can refer to, for example, a set of wired circuits, programmable circuits (for example, a computer processor that includes one or more cores individual instruction processing units, processing unit, processor, microcontroller, microcontroller unit, controller, digital signal processor (DSP), programmable logic device (PLD), programmable logic matrix (PLA), or arrangement field programmable ports (FPGA)), state machine circuits, firmware that stores instructions executed by the programmable circuit, and any combination thereof. The control circuit can, collectively or individually, be incorporated as an electrical circuit that is part of a larger system, for example, an integrated circuit (IC), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), an on-line system. -chip (SoC), desktop computers, laptop computers, tablet computers, servers, smart headsets, etc. Consequently, as used in the present invention, "control circuit" includes, but is not limited to, electrical circuits that have at least one discrete electrical circuit, electrical circuits that have at least one integrated circuit, electrical circuits that have at least one circuit integrated for specific application, electrical circuits that form a general-purpose computing device configured by a computer program (for example, a general-purpose computer configured by a computer program that at least partially runs processes and / or devices described here, or a microprocessor configured by a computer program that at least partially runs the processes and / or devices described here), electrical circuits that form a memory device (for example, random access memory forms ), and / or electrical circuits that form a communications device

(for example, a modem, communication key, or optical-electrical equipment). Those skilled in the art will recognize that the subject described here can be implemented in an analog or digital way, or in some combination of these.

[0237] As used in any aspect of the present invention, the term "logical" can refer to an application, software, firmware and / or circuit configured to perform any of the aforementioned operations. The software can be incorporated as a software package, code, instructions, instruction sets and / or data recorded on the computer-readable non-transitory storage media. The firmware can be embedded as code, instructions or instruction sets and / or data that are hard-coded (for example, non-volatile) in memory devices.

[0238] As used in any aspect of the present invention, the terms "component", "system", "module" and the like may refer to a computer-related entity, be it hardware, a combination of hardware and software, software or software running.

[0239] As used here in one aspect of the present invention, an "algorithm" refers to the self-consistent sequence of steps that lead to the desired result, where a "step" refers to the manipulation of physical quantities and / or logical states that can, although they do not necessarily need to, take the form of electrical or magnetic signals that can be stored, transferred, combined, compared and manipulated in any other way. It is common use to call these signs bits, values, elements, symbols, characters, terms, numbers or the like. These terms and similar terms may be associated with adequate physical quantities and are merely convenient identifications applied to these quantities and / or states.

[0240] A network can include a packet switched network. Communication devices may be able to communicate with each other using a selected packet switched network communications protocol. An exemplary communications protocol may include an Ethernet communications protocol that may be able to allow communication using a transmission control protocol / Internet protocol (TCP / IP). The Ethernet protocol can conform to or be compatible with the Ethernet standard published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) entitled "EEE 802.3 Standard", published in December 2008 and / or later versions of this standard. Alternatively or in addition, communication devices may be able to communicate with each other using an X.25 communications protocol. The X.25 communications protocol can conform to or be compatible with a standard promulgated by the International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T). Alternatively or in addition, communication devices may be able to communicate with each other using a frame-relay communications protocol. The frame-layout communications protocol can conform to or be compatible with a standard promulgated by the Consultative Committee for International Telegraph and Telephone (CCITT) and / or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Alternatively or additionally, transceivers may be able to communicate with each other using an ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) communication protocol, or asynchronous transfer mode. The ATM communication protocol can conform to or be compatible with an ATM standard published by the ATM forum entitled "YATM-MPLS Network Interworking 2.0" published in August 2001, and / or later versions of that standard. Obviously, different and / or post-developed connection-oriented network communication protocols are also contemplated in the present invention.

[0241] Unless otherwise stated, as is evident from the preceding description, it is understood that, throughout the preceding description, discussions that use terms such as "processing", or "computation", or "calculation", or " determination ", or" display ", or similar, refer to the action and processes of a computer, or similar electronic computing device, that manipulate and transform the data represented in the form of physical (electronic) quantities in the records and in the computer's memories in other data represented in a similar way in the form of physical quantities in the memories or records of the computer, or in other similar information storage, transmission or display devices.

[0242] One or more components in the present invention may be called "configured for", "configurable for", "operable / operational for", "adapted / adaptable for", "capable of", "according to movable / conformed to ", etc. Those skilled in the art will recognize that "configured for" can, in general, encompass components in an active state and / or components in an inactive state and / or components in a standby state, except when the context dictates otherwise.

[0243] The terms "proximal" and "distal" are used in the present invention with reference to a physician who handles the handle portion of a surgical instrument. The term "proximal" refers to the portion closest to the doctor, and the term "distal" refers to the portion located opposite the doctor. It will also be understood that, for the sake of convenience and clarity, spatial terms such as "vertical", "horizontal", "up" and "down" can be used in the present invention with respect to drawings. However, surgical instruments can be used in many orientations and positions, and these terms are not intended to be limiting and / or absolute.

[0244] Persons skilled in the art will recognize that, in general, the terms used here, and especially in the appended claims (eg, bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (eg, the term "including" should be interpreted as "including, but not limited to", the term "having" should be interpreted as "having, at least", the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes, but not limits to ", etc.). It will also be understood by those skilled in the art that, when a specific number of a claim statement entered is intended, that intention will be expressly mentioned in the claim and, in the absence of such mention, no intention will be present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain the use of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim statements. However, the use of such phrases should not be interpreted as implying that the introduction of a claim statement by the indefinite articles "one, ones" or "one, ones" limits any specific claim containing the mention of the claim entered to claims that contain only such a mention, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "not less one" and indefinite articles, such as "one, ones" or "one, ones" (for example, "one , ones "and / or" one, ones "should typically be interpreted as meaning" at least one "or" one or more "); the same goes for the use of defined articles used to introduce claims.

[0245] Furthermore, even if a specific number of an introduced claim statement is explicitly mentioned, those skilled in the art will recognize that that statement needs to be typically interpreted as meaning at least the mentioned number (for example, the mere mention of "two mentions", without other modifiers, typically means at least two mentions, or two or more mentions). In addition, in cases where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B and C, etc." is used, in general this construction is intended to have the meaning in which the convention would be understood by (for example, "a system that has at least one of A, B and C" would include, but not be limited to, systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B and C together, etc.). In cases in which a convention analogous to "at least one among A, B or C, etc." is used, in general this construction is intended to have the meaning in which the convention would be understood by (for example, "a system that has at least one of A, B and C "would include, but not be limited to, systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those skilled in the art that typically a disjunctive word and / or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, in the claims or in the drawings, should be understood as contemplating the possibility of including one of the terms - mos, either term or both terms, except when the context determines to indicate something different. For example, the phrase "A or B" will typically be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "AeB".

[0246] With respect to the appended claims, those skilled in the art will understand that the operations mentioned in the same can, in general, be performed in any order. In addition, although several operational flow diagrams are presented in one or more sequences, it must be understood that the various operations can be performed in other orders than those shown, or can be performed simultaneously. Examples of such alternative orderings may include overlapping, interleaved, interrupted, reordered, incremental, preparatory, supplementary, simultaneous, inverse or other variant orders, unless the context determines otherwise.

Furthermore, terms such as "responsive to", "related to" or other adjectival principles are not generally intended to exclude these variants, except when the context determines otherwise.

[0247] It is worth noting that any reference to "one (1) aspect", "one aspect", "an exemplification" or "one (1) exemplification", and the like means that a particular resource, structure or characteristic described in connection with the aspect is included in at least one aspect. Thus, the use of expressions such as "in one (1) aspect", "in one aspect", "in an exemplification", "in one (1) exemplification", in several places throughout this specification necessarily refers to the same aspect. In addition, specific resources, structures or characteristics can be combined in any appropriate way in one or more aspects.

[0248] Any patent application, patent, non-patent publication or other description material mentioned in this specification and / or mentioned in any order data sheet is hereby incorporated by reference, up to the point in that the embedded materials are not inconsistent with this. Thus, and as necessary, the description as explicitly presented herein replaces any conflicting material incorporated into the present invention as a reference. Any material, or portion thereof, which is incorporated herein by reference, but which conflicts with the definitions, statements, or other description materials contained herein, will be incorporated here only to the extent that that there is no conflict between the embedded material and the existing description material.

[0249] In summary, numerous benefits have been described that result from the use of the concepts described in this document. The previously mentioned description of one or more modalities has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. This description is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed.

Modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings.

One or more modalities were chosen and described in order to illustrate the principles and practical application to, thus, allow those skilled in the art to use the various modalities and with various modifications, as they are convenient to the specific use contemplated.

It is intended that the claims presented in the annex define the global scope.

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1. Surgical instrument, characterized by comprising: an end actuator configured to implant staples in the tissue attached by the end actuator and cut the tissue trapped during a firing stroke; a user interface; and a control circuit configured to: cause at least one parameter setting associated with the trip course to be displayed on the user interface; and make the interpreted information relevant to the triggering course to be displayed simultaneously with at least one parameter setting in the user interface, the interpreted information being based on external data. 2. Surgical instrument, according to claim 1, characterized in that the external data originates with a measuring device that is separate from the surgical instrument. 3. Surgical instrument, according to claim 1, characterized in that the external data is transmitted to the surgical instrument through a wireless communication link. 4. Surgical instrument, according to claim 1, characterized in that the interpreted information is updated in real time. 5. Surgical instrument, according to claim 1, characterized in that the interpreted information is updated at a predetermined update rate. 6. Surgical instrument, according to claim 1, characterized by the interpreted information refer to tissue hemostasis. 7. Surgical instrument, according to claim 1, characterized by the information interpreted referring to the tissue haemostasis previously treated with the end actuator. 8. Surgical instrument, according to claim 1, characterized in that the interpreted information refers to the blood pressure of a selected blood vessel. 9. Surgical instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one parameter comprises a speed setting for the firing stroke. 10. Surgical instrument according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one parameter is a waiting time setting before starting the firing stroke. 11. Surgical instrument, characterized by comprising: an end actuator configured to implant staples in the tissue attached by the end actuator and cut the tissue trapped during a firing stroke; a user interface; and a control circuit configured to: cause at least one parameter setting associated with the trip course to be displayed on the user interface; and making the interpreted information relevant to the triggering course displayed simultaneously with at least one parameter setting on the user interface, the interpreted information being based on imaging data. 12. Surgical instrument, according to claim 11, characterized in that the interpreted information is updated in real time. 13. Surgical instrument, according to claim 11, characterized in that the interpreted information is updated at a predetermined update rate. 14. Surgical instrument, according to claim 11, characterized by the interpreted information refer to tissue hemostasis. 15. Surgical instrument, according to claim 11, characterized in that the interpreted information refers to the tissue haemostasis previously treated with the end actuator. 16. Surgical instrument, according to claim 11, characterized in that the interpreted information refers to the blood pressure of a selected blood vessel. 17. Surgical instrument according to claim 11, characterized in that the at least one parameter configuration comprises a speed setting of the firing stroke. 18. Surgical instrument according to claim 11, characterized in that the at least one parameter setting is a waiting time setting before starting the firing stroke. 19. Surgical instrument, characterized by comprising: an end actuator configured to perform a function to treat the tissue trapped by the end actuator; a user interface; and a control circuit configured to: cause at least one parameter setting associated with the function to be displayed on the user interface; and make the interpreted information relevant to the function to be displayed concurrently with at least one parameter setting in the user interface, and the interpreted information is based on external data. 20. Surgical instrument, according to claim 19, characterized in that the external data originates with a measuring device that is separate from the surgical instrument.