Apparatus and method for laser treatment with spectroscopic feedback
US7217266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A platform Smart Scalpel system using rapid real-time feedback for effecting laser treatment. The platform system includes an imaging system for rapid real-time detection of tissue characteristics, a processing system for processing the detected characteristics, and a treatment system for effecting treatment in accordance with results of the processing. The platform system provides for preprogramming and real-time inputting conditions and parameters for diagnosis using the imaging system and/or treatment using the treatment system.
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