Apparatus and methods for performing minimally-invasive surgical procedures
US8932208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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