Noninvasive devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of tissu

Details Noninvasive devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of tissu Noninvasive devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of tissu

1997-08-13

2000-06-27

Nasser, Robert L.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

607102, 607105, 606 41, A61B 1739

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060817496

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of collagenated tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner by directing energy to a patient's own support tissues. This energy gently heats fascia and other collagenated support tissues, causing them to contract. The energy will preferably be applied between a pair of large plate electrodes having cooled flat electrode surfaces. Such cooled plate electrodes are capable of directing electrical energy through an intermediate tissue and into fascia while the cooled electrode surface prevents injury to the intermediate tissue. Ideally, the plate electrode comprises an electrode array including discrete electrode surface segments so that the current flux can be varied to selectively target the fascia.

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