US Patent 11931113 Systems, devices, and methods for retractor interference avoidance

Systems and methods for retractor interference avoidance is provided. At least one retractor includes a base and one or more elongate members extending from the base. The one or more elongate members are movable. A position of the at least one retractor may be determined and a trajectory of a surgical device may be received. At least one elongate member of the one or more elongate members positioned to interfere with movement of the device along a trajectory may be identified based on the position of the retractor and the trajectory of the surgical device.