Method for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia with thermal therapy
US5620480A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating an individual with benign prostate hyperplasia is disclosed. The method includes inserting a catheter into a urethra so as to position an energy emitting element located within the catheter adjacent a prostatic region of the urethra. A fluid is circulated within the catheter until the fluid stabilizes at a prechilled temperature. An energy emitting element is then energized sufficient to heat prostatic tissue surrounding the energy emitting element.
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