Apparatuses and methods for interstitial tissue removal

Details Apparatuses and methods for interstitial tissue removal Apparatuses and methods for interstitial tissue removal

2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Electrical application

C606S180000, C606S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10635691

ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses and methods for removing solid tissue from beneath a tissue surface are described. The methods rely on positioning an energy conductive element at a target site beneath the tissue surface and energizing the element so that it can vaporize tissue. The element is then moved in a pattern which provides the desired tissue removal geometry, such as spherical, ovoid, or cylindrical. Usually, the shaft is moved, typically rotated or reciprocated, and the energy conductive element is moved relative to the shaft, typically by pivoting a rigid element or bowing a flexible element.

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