Method for using an electrosurgical device on lung tissue
US6003517A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1412
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of resecting a portion of lung using an electrosurgical instrument is disclosed. The electrosurgical device clamps upon lung tissue and applies RF energy to create a cauterized zone within the clamped portion of the lung. At least one staple is placed within the cauterized tissue zone. The cauterized zone is cut adjacent to the at least one staple and the cut portion of the lung is removed.
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