Patent · US Active

Systems and methods for treatment of prostatic tissue

US8251985B2 · kind B2 · utility

73Cited by

71References

12Claims

0Family size

Assignee

NxThera, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael Hoey · Shoreview, US
John H. Shadduck · Menlo Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 6, 2009
Grant date	Aug 28, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 18, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2218/007
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe transurethrally. Another feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can deliver condensable vapor into the prostate to ablate the prostate tissue. Methods associated with use of the prostate therapy system are also covered.

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