Method of axial preferential thermal therapy
US5899932A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1861
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of prostate treatment includes the step of inserting into a prostatic portion of urethra an energy emitting device that is connected to an energy source. Energy is delivered to the prostate from the energy emitting device. The amount of energy emitted to prostatic tissue adjacent to a bladder is greater than that emitted to prostatic tissue distant from the bladder.
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