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US 2008/0188811 A1Published application
Apparatus and method for prostatic tissue removal
AssigneeUrokinetics Inc.
InventorDaniel H. Kim
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for medical treating prostatic tissues are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes removing prostatic tissues adjacent the urethra and enlarging the lumen of the urethra, whereby the treatment conserves a natural wall of the urethra.
Claims31
A method of removing a tissue of a prostate proximate a urethra having an inner lining, comprising:
- positioning a catheter in the urethra;
- inserting a mechanical debrider through the catheter
- positioning the mechanical debrider in the prostate proximate the tissue to be removed;
- rotating the mechanical debrider against the tissue;
- and
- removing the prostatic tissue, thereby forming a cavity adjacent the inner lining of the urethra.
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The method of clam 16, wherein an expandable member is used to enlarge the lumen.
A medical device, comprising:
- a catheter having a first channel and a second channel;
- a first medical tool positioned in the first channel;
- a mechanical debrider positioned in the second channel, wherein the debrider includes an outer tube and a tissue removal member.
A medical device, comprising:
- a catheter;
- an endoscope positioned in the catheter;
- and
- a mechanical debrider extending out of the catheter, wherein the debrider includes an outer tube and a tissue removal member.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.