Methods and systems for low frequency mechanical treatment of the prostate
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1. A method for successfully treating benign prostate hyperplasia, the method comprising:
- delivering vibrational energy to tissue in the prostate sufficient to induce apoptosis in smooth muscles in the prostate sufficient to produce a volumetric reduction in the prostate and successfully treat the hyperplasia,wherein the vibrational energy is delivered from within the prostate from a treatment element disposed within a urethra,wherein a treatment element induces is laterally displaced at a frequency of from 20 Hz to 200 Hz, andwherein the treatment element has a lateral displacement amplitude of 1 mm to 5 mm.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia rely on imparting a low frequency vibration to the prostate. A treatment catheter is introduced through the urethra, and the vibrating element on the catheter energized within the prostate. The low frequency vibration reduces pressure from the prostate on the urethra, possibly by inducing apoptosis of smooth muscle cells.
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1. A method for successfully treating benign prostate hyperplasia, the method comprising:
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delivering vibrational energy to tissue in the prostate sufficient to induce apoptosis in smooth muscles in the prostate sufficient to produce a volumetric reduction in the prostate and successfully treat the hyperplasia, wherein the vibrational energy is delivered from within the prostate from a treatment element disposed within a urethra, wherein a treatment element induces is laterally displaced at a frequency of from 20 Hz to 200 Hz, and wherein the treatment element has a lateral displacement amplitude of 1 mm to 5 mm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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