Microwave energy-delivery device and system
US9301723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ablation system including an image database storing a plurality of computed tomography (CT) images of a luminal network and a navigation system enabling, in combination with an endoscope and the CT images, navigation of a locatable guide and an extended working channel to a point of interest. The system further includes one or more fiducial markers, placed in proximity to the point of interest and a percutaneous microwave ablation device for applying energy to the point of interest.
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