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Apparatus and methods for performing minimally-invasive surgical procedures

US8932208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2006
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/3456
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices, tools and methods for performing minimally invasive surgical procedures. Methods of performing minimally invasive ablation procedures. Methods of performing rapid exchange of tools in a device while the device remains in a reduced-access surgical space.

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