Minimally Invasive Surgical Stabilization Devices and Methods
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1. A stabilization device, comprising:
- a sleeve having a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the sleeve, the sleeve adapted to be inserted into a working channel of a hysteroscope; and
a seal at the proximal end of the sleeve through which a catheter can be advanced into the lumen and into the working channel of the hysteroscope.
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Abstract
The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.
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24 Claims
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1. A stabilization device, comprising:
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a sleeve having a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the sleeve, the sleeve adapted to be inserted into a working channel of a hysteroscope; and a seal at the proximal end of the sleeve through which a catheter can be advanced into the lumen and into the working channel of the hysteroscope. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12)
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11. The stabilization device of claim 11, wherein the seal is adapted to prevent backflow of fluid out of the stabilization device when the catheter is advanced into the lumen and into the working channel of the hysteroscope.
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13. A kit, comprising:
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a catheter for an intrafallopian contraceptive procedure; and a stabilization device comprising; a sleeve having a lumen extending longitudinally between a proximal end and a distal end of the sleeve, the sleeve adapted to be inserted into a working channel of a hysteroscope; and a seal at the proximal end of the sleeve through which a catheter can be advanced into the lumen and into the working channel of the hysteroscope. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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