Apparatus and method for performing a surgical procedure

Details Apparatus and method for performing a surgical procedure Apparatus and method for performing a surgical procedure

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Farah, A. (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

C606S153000, C606S158000, C623S001230

Reexamination Certificate

active

07101366

ABSTRACT:
An embodiment of the present invention relates to methods for performing a surgical procedure. In particular, an embodiment of the present invention is directed to methods for performing a surgical procedure, using a delivery catheter containing a laser fiber assembly. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of performing a surgical procedure comprises the steps of: advancing a delivery catheter to a procedure specific area; activating a laser fiber assembly disposed within the delivery catheter; and advancing the laser fiber assembly to create a treatment specific hole at the procedure specific area.

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