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Methods and devices for ablation

  • US 20080045936A1
  • Filed: 04/17/2007
  • Published: 02/21/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/19/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for ablating tissue, the device comprising:

  • a first probe including a first contact surface, said first contact surface having a first surface area configured to contact tissue, and a first ablating element on said first contact surface, said first ablating element having a second surface area less than said first surface area;

    a second probe including a second contact surface, said second contact surface having a third surface area configured to contact tissue, and a second ablating element on said second contact surface, said second ablating element having a fourth surface area less than said third surface area, wherein said first and second ablating elements are operable to be brought into substantially opposing relation; and

    a control system coupled to said first and second ablating elements, wherein said control system comprises a processor configured to monitor ablation progress and a controller configured to control at least one of said first and second ablating elements in response to at least one output of said processor.

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