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US 2026/0256603 A1Published application
Devices and methods for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
AssigneeElesta S.P.A.
InventorsGiovanni MASOTTI, Alessia BLUNDO
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are ablative methods for the treatment of prostate tissues. Tissue ablation, by laser or other suitable energy source, is followed by temporary insertion of a prostatic stent, which is removed or absorbed by the body.
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A method for treating a prostate condition in a patient, the method comprising:
- performing an ablative intervention on target prostate tissue of the patient;
- after the ablative intervention, inserting a temporary prostatic stent into the urethra of the patient in a portion of the urethra extending through the prostate;
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- maintaining the temporary prostatic stent in place for a time sufficient to maintain urethral patency during a post-treatment period while compression on the urethra caused by surrounding prostate tissue decreases as a result of the ablative intervention.
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