Method and system for monitoring tissue during an electrosurgical procedure
US8777945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00875
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for monitoring and/or controlling tissue modification during an electrosurgical procedure includes an electrosurgical apparatus connected to an electrosurgical generator and configured to grasp tissue therebetween via a pair of jaw members. The system also includes an optical system having an optical source that directs light through tissue. One or more optical detectors analyze the light transmitted through and reflected back from the tissue and a processor utilizes this information to control the delivery of electrosurgical energy from the electrosurgical generator to the tissue.
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