System and method for minimally invasive cutting instrument operation

摘要: A system and method of operating a minimally invasive cutting instrument includes surgical instrument. The drive unit, an end effector located at distal the instrument, garage for housing blade when is not in use. gripping jaws blade. To perform operation, extends from first position to second position, retracts third between positions, further position. While use, maintained using restraining mechanism force or torque applied by motor other active actuator both.