Tunica ablation
US8685011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a method of ablating a tunica of a patient, a laser fiber is inserted into the tunica of the patient. Portions of the tunica are exposed to laser light discharged from the laser fiber. The portions of the tunica that are exposed to the laser light are ablated. In one embodiment, a device is used to control the exposure of the tunica to the laser light. In one embodiment, a penile prosthesis is implanted in the ablated tunica.
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