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Method for using an electrosurgical device on lung tissue

  • US 6,003,517 A
  • Filed: 04/30/1998
  • Issued: 12/21/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for resecting a portion of lung, said method comprising the steps of:

  • a) clamping said portion of lung within an end effector of an electrosurgical instrument, said end effector having an upper jaw member and a lower jaw member being sufficiently stiff in order to provide pressure to said clamped portion of lung, said upper jaw member and said lower jaw member being spaced apart by said clamped portion of said lung when said end effector is clamped onto said portion of lung;

    b) applying bipolar RF energy to said clamped portion of said lung to create a cauterized zone within said clamped portion of said lung;

    c) stapling said cauterized zone with at least one staple;

    d) cutting said cauterized zone adjacent to said at least one staple; and

    e) removing said portion of said lung.

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