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Cauterizing apparatus and method for laparoscopic cholecystostomy, gallbladder ablation and treatment of benign prostate hypertrophy

  • US 5,159,925 A
  • Filed: 01/28/1991
  • Issued: 11/03/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for effecting necrosis of gallbladder tissue lining comprising the steps of:

  • inserting a distendable bladder into the gallbladder;

    inflating the inserted bladder with an inflation medium to an appropriate volume to assure the bladder'"'"'s contact with substantially all of the gallbladder tissue lining; and

    heating the inflating medium to about 190°

    fahrenheit for a period of about 2 to 6 minutes to effect necrosis of the tissue.

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