Method of treating the prostate using cryosurgery

Details Method of treating the prostate using cryosurgery Method of treating the prostate using cryosurgery

1995-01-17

1998-04-07

Nasser, Robert

Surgery

Instruments

Cyrogenic application

606 21, 128898, A61N 502

Patent

active

057358451

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument comprising a supporting structure and a thermal barrier coupled to the supporting structure. The barrier is sized and adapted for placement between the prostate and rectum during cryosurgical treatment of the prostate. The supporting structure includes a frame movable between an extended position and a retracted position and a handle coupled to the frame. The barrier includes flexible sheet material mounted on the frame and movable with the frame between the extended and retracted positions. The barrier is substantially sonolucent allowing ultrasound visualization of areas beyond the barrier.

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