Method and apparatus for applying thermal energy to luminal tiss

Details Method and apparatus for applying thermal energy to luminal tiss Method and apparatus for applying thermal energy to luminal tiss

1992-11-06

1994-03-01

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

606 8, A61B 1736

Patent

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052902781

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for sealing luminal tissue is disclosed. The apparatus is inserted into the lumen of the organ and positioned adjacent an area on the organ to be sealed. Energy sufficient to heat tissue to form a denatured proteinaceous substance is delivered through the lumen to the apparatus. The apparatus then directs the energy at the area to be sealed.

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