Vorrichtung zur virtuellen Lagebetrachtung wenigstens eines in einen Koerper intrakorporal eingebrachten medizinischen Instruments

WO2005037120 A UPAB: 20050603 NOVELTY - Device for the virtual observation of a medical instrument introduced into the body comprises a visual display unit mounted in a spatially displaceable manner, and an image processing unit for reproducing the virtual image of the medical instrument according to the spatial position of the visual display unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for the virtual observation of a medical instrument introduced into the body using the above device. Preferred Features: The visual display unit is a portable monitor which is fixed to a mobile platform or to a support arm which moves with the body. The image processing unit generates the virtual image of the instrument and displays the image on the display unit. USE - For the virtual observation of a medical instrument introduced into the body. ADVANTAGE - The device is ergonomic