Penile prosthesis implantation system
OwnerJames Cassuto, Mark Ferrettiinventors
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method of penile prosthesis implantation that is minimally invasive, particularly in comparison to traditional methods of penile prosthesis implantation. The implantation method utilizes image guidance and a catheter deployment system for implanting a penile prothesis into the corporal body of a penis of a patient. More specifically, the implantation method may utilize the Seldinger technique and/or a modified Seldinger technique for implanting the prothesis. The method of implantation may result in more accurate placement, better cosmetic results, faster healing, and less likelihood for infections and other complications.
Claims22
A penile prosthesis implantation kit comprising:
- a prosthesis comprising at least one elongate member, the at least one elongate member being configured to be placed over a wire and through a catheter during an implantation of the prosthesis;
- a wire adapted to be placed in the penis and configured for placing the penile implant over the wire for implantation;
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- a catheter delivery system used over the wire for dilating an opening in the penis and to implant the penile prosthesis into the opening in the penis by delivering the penile implant through the catheter.
A penile prosthesis implantation kit configured to insert a prosthesis into a penis of a patient comprising:
- a prosthesis comprising at least one elongate member, the at least one elongate member having an at least one of a central bore and an exterior attachment, the central bore and the exterior attachment configured to be placed over a wire during an implantation of the prosthesis, the penile prosthesis being configured to change form, shape, or dimensions from either an internal or an external stimulus;
- a wire adapted to be placed in the penis and configured for placing the penile implant over the wire for implantation;
- a catheter delivery system used over the wire for dilating an opening in the penis and to implant the penile prosthesis into the opening in the penis by delivering the penile implant through the catheter;
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- an image guidance system adapted to determine cross-sectional dimensions of the penis and to place the penile implant through the catheter, wherein the image guidance system is least one of ultrasound, magnetic resonance imagining (MRI), computerized tomography (CT) scan, and fluoroscopy.
A penile prosthesis implantation system kit to insert a prosthesis into a penis of a patient comprising:
- a prosthesis comprising at least one cylindrical rod, the at least one cylindrical rod having an at least one of a central bore and an exterior attachment, the central bore and the exterior attachment configured to be placed over a wire during an implantation of the prosthesis, the penile prosthesis being configured to change form, shape, or dimensions from either an internal or an external stimulus;
- a wire adapted to be placed in the penis and configured for placing the penile implant over the wire for implantation;
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- a catheter delivery system used over the wire for dilating an opening in the penis and to implant the penile prosthesis into the opening in the penis by delivering the penile implant through the catheter;
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- an image guidance system adapted to determine cross-sectional dimensions of the penis and to place the penile implant through the catheter, wherein the image guidance system is ultrasound.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.