Microwave therapy apparatus
US6272384A · kind A · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an apparatus for treating the prostate. The apparatus includes a urethral probe, a microwave generator, and coolant circulating system. The urethral probe has microwave antenna and ducts for circulating a coolant. The microwave generator applies microwave energy to the microwave antenna. The coolant circulating system circulates the coolant and controls the temperature of the coolant.
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