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A surgical system that may include a remotely controlled surgical instrument. The surgical instrument may be coupled to a tool driver that can spin and actuate the instrument. The instrument may include an actuator rod that is coupled to an end effector and detachably connected to a push rod. The pu

A surgical system that may include a remotely controlled surgical instrument. The surgical instrument may be coupled to a tool driver that can spin and actuate the instrument. The instrument may include an actuator rod that is coupled to an end effector and detachably connected to a push rod. The push rod can move relative to the handle to actuate the end effector. The end effector may include a fixture that conforms to the shape of a needle. The handle can be secured to the tool driver by inserting pins into corresponding slots that are located on both the instrument and the tool driver. The instrument can be controlled by an operator through a pair of handles. Each handle may be mechanically balanced by a counterweight. The surgical system may also include a touchpad that allows the operator to enter parameters of the system.

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1. A surgical instrument, comprising:a handle; a push rod that is coupled to and movable relative to said handle, said push rod defining a locking cavity therein; an actuator rod detachably coupled to said push rod, said actuator rod including a locking barrel that is located within the locking cavi

1. A surgical instrument, comprising:a handle; a push rod that is coupled to and movable relative to said handle, said push rod defining a locking cavity therein; an actuator rod detachably coupled to said push rod, said actuator rod including a locking barrel that is located within the locking cavity of said push rod when said actuator rod is coupled to said push rod; and, an end effector that is coupled to said actuator rod.