2025 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Intelligent Single-Port Endoscopic Medical Terminal

Entrant Company

Northeastern University

Category

Product Design - Medical Devices

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

With the rising incidence of abdominal diseases, traditional and minimally invasive surgeries still face challenges including significant trauma, postoperative infections, prolonged recovery, and visible scarring, adversely affecting patients' psychological well-being and quality of life. To address these issues, we have developed China's pioneering single-port laparoscopic intelligent surgical terminal, featuring exceptional minimally invasive properties, enhanced safety, cost-effectiveness, superior aesthetic outcomes, and reduced postoperative pain.

As the nation's first integrated single-port surgical platform, it minimizes tissue damage and accelerates healing while overcoming the technical challenge of rapid lens switching during procedures, ensuring efficient operation. The system integrates four essential instruments - vascular clamps, scalpels, tissue scissors, and a HD camera - into a unified 7-degree-of-freedom platform that eliminates instrument interference. Its biomimetic robotic arm with intuitive motion patterns compensates for surgeons' physiological blind spots, precisely translating wrist movements to instrument tips. The dual-lens 3D vision module provides 10-15× magnification with real-time imaging feedback for optimal visualization.

Our proprietary quick-connect coupling system enables flexible adaptation to various robotic arms for different pathologies. Constructed with medical-grade PMMA and precision stainless steel components, the system combines durability with eco-friendliness. Its compact design meets modern OR requirements while supporting both remote and real-time control capabilities, advancing minimally invasive surgery toward intelligent, widespread adoption.

Standardized Surgical Workflow:

The system initiates with automated activation and self-check, followed by sterile barrier installation. After precise alignment with the incision, real-time imaging enables electrosurgical functions. Pneumoperitoneum establishment precedes comprehensive 3D visual exploration, allowing remote-controlled procedures under stereoscopic magnification. The procedure concludes with dual-lens cavity inspection, instrument withdrawal, pneumoperitoneum release, and wound closure - forming an optimized surgical cycle that enhances precision while minimizing trauma.

This innovation represents a significant milestone in China's medical device development, delivering a sophisticated yet practical solution that combines surgical excellence with patient-centered care through integrated engineering design, aesthetic optimization, and clinical utility.

Credits

Associate Professor/Northeastern University
Deng Ming
Associate Professor/Northeastern University
Zhang Xiaoqiu
Master's Degree/Northeast University
Yang Xingyue
Master's Degree/Northeast University
Zhang Mingyu
Master's Degree/Northeast University
Chen Yage
Associate Professor/Northeastern University
Wu Haichuan
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