Fan-beam microwave horn for bloodless resection
US8777938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B18/1815
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of resection of an organ employs a handheld microwave waveguide that receives a microwave signal and applies a substantially planar microwave beam into the organ for coagulation of a strip of tissue in an organ providing a barrier against blood loss during resection operations.
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