Gynecological ablation procedure and system using an ablation needle
First Claim
1. A method of treating a pelvic tumor comprising:
- inserting an ablation device into a pelvic region;
positioning the ablation device proximate the pelvic tumor;
confirming placement of the ablation device with a laparoscope and an imaging device; and
delivering energy through the ablation device to the pelvic tumor to ablate the tumor.
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Abstract
A method for treating pelvic tumors, such as uterine leiomyomata, includes inserting an ablation apparatus into a pelvic region and positioning the ablation apparatus either proximate or into a pelvic tumor. The method further includes using a laparoscope and an imaging device, such as an ultrasound machine, to confirm the location of the pelvic tumor and placement of the ablation apparatus. Various ablation apparatuses may be used, including those with multiple needles or deployable arms that are inserted into the pelvic tumor and those without arms. The method further includes delivering electromagnetic energy or other energy through the ablation apparatus to the pelvic tumor to ablate the tumor. A surgical system for ablating pelvic tumors is also provided.
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30 Claims
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1. A method of treating a pelvic tumor comprising:
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inserting an ablation device into a pelvic region;
positioning the ablation device proximate the pelvic tumor;
confirming placement of the ablation device with a laparoscope and an imaging device; and
delivering energy through the ablation device to the pelvic tumor to ablate the tumor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29)
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12. A method of treating pelvic tumors comprising:
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providing a patient on an operating table;
providing at least one monitor for a laparoscope and an imaging device, the at least one monitor being located across the operating table from a surgeon and proximate the patient'"'"'s waist;
providing an energy source and the imaging device adjacent to the at least one monitor, the energy source and the imaging device being located proximate the patient'"'"'s knees;
inserting an ablation device into a pelvic region of the patient;
positioning the ablation device proximate a pelvic tumor;
confirming placement of the ablation device with the laparoscope and the imaging device; and
delivering energy to the pelvic tumor to ablate the tumor.
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27. A surgical system for ablating pelvic tumors in a patient, the system comprising:
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an ablation device for insertion into a pelvic region of a patient;
an energy source coupled to the ablation device for providing energy to the ablation device;
a laparoscope for insertion into the patient; and
an imaging device for observing a location of the ablation device within the patient, wherein the laparoscope and the imaging device are connected to at least one monitor, the at least one monitor being located across the operating table from a surgeon and proximate the patient'"'"'s waist, and wherein the energy source and the imaging device are located adjacent the first and second monitors and proximate the patient'"'"'s knees.
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30. A method of treating pelvic tumors comprising:
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inserting an ablation device into a puncture site in a pelvic region, the puncture site being approximately 1 mm to 2 mm in diameter;
positioning the ablation device proximate at least one pelvic tumor, the at least one pelvic tumor having a diameter of at least 1 cm;
confirming placement of the ablation device with a laparoscope and an imaging device;
delivering RF energy to the ablation device; and
heating the at least one pelvic tumor to a temperature between approximately 85°
C. and approximately 100°
C. for between approximately 7 and 14 minutes, wherein from the puncture site substantially all of the at least one pelvic tumor is ablated.
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