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Systems and methods for selective electrosurgical treatment of body structures

  • US 6,355,032 B1
  • Filed: 02/27/1998
  • Issued: 03/12/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for selectively treating body structures at a target comprising:

  • positioning an electrode terminal in close proximity with a tissue structure adjacent to nerves fibers enclosed within an outer sheath so that the electrode terminal is brought into at least partial contact or close proximity with the tissue structure and the outer sheath; and

    applying high frequency voltage between the electrode terminal and a return electrode;

    during the applying step, removing at least a portion of the tissue structure in situ with the high frequency voltage without causing damage to the nerve fibers within the outer sheath.

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