Methods and apparatus for optimizing selective photothermolysis
US10806513B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a selective photothermolysis device comprising: a tunable radiation source configured to emit radiation; a patient interface comprising a radiation delivery unit configured to deliver the radiation to a tissue, and an ultrasonic detector for detecting photoacoustic waves excited by the radiation from one or more surgical targets in the tissue; and a control system configured to acquire characteristics of the tissue and one or more surgical targets based on measurements on detected photoacoustic waves, determine optimal characteristics of the tunable radiation source for optimal surgical outcome on one or more surgical targets in the tissue, prescribe characteristics and optimal characteristics, and adjust the tunable radiation source for optimal surgical outcome based on the optimal characteristics, and methods applicable to the device.
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