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Systems and methods are provided for performing robotically-assisted surgical procedures on a patient. In particular, a three-component surgical system is provided that includes a non-sterile drive and control component, a sterilizable end effector or surgical tool and an intermediate connector comp

Systems and methods are provided for performing robotically-assisted surgical procedures on a patient. In particular, a three-component surgical system is provided that includes a non-sterile drive and control component, a sterilizable end effector or surgical tool and an intermediate connector component that includes mechanical elements for coupling the surgical tool with the drive and control component and for transferring motion and electrical signals therebetween. The drive and control component is shielded from the sterile surgical site, the surgical tool is sterilizable and disposable and the intermediate connector is sterilizable and reusable. In this manner, the intermediate connector can be sterilized after a surgical procedure without damaging the motors or electrical connections within the drive and control component of the robotic system.

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1. A method for performing a surgical procedure within a sterile field with a robotic surgical system comprising:covering portions of a manipulator arm assembly with a sterile drape to shield the arm assembly from the sterile field; releasably attaching a sterilizable adaptor to a distal end portion

1. A method for performing a surgical procedure within a sterile field with a robotic surgical system comprising:covering portions of a manipulator arm assembly with a sterile drape to shield the arm assembly from the sterile field; releasably attaching a sterilizable adaptor to a distal end portion of the manipulator arm assembly through the sterile drape; releasably coupling a sterilizable surgical tool to the adaptor, wherein said releasably coupling action comprises inserting an elongate shaft of said tool through a cylindrical structure connected to said robotic surgical system, said cylindrical structure adapted to be at least partially inserted into a patient's body; and introducing the surgical tool through an aperture in a body wall of said patient to a target site within said patient.