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Systems and methods for treatment of prostatic tissue

  • US 8,388,611 B2
  • Filed: 01/14/2010
  • Issued: 03/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for treating a prostate disorder, comprising:

  • inserting a probe transurethrally into prostatic tissue;

    rotating a cutter to volumetrically remove prostatic tissue in at least one lobe of the prostate, substantially without damage to the urethra; and

    delivering a vapor from the probe to seal a margin of the removed prostatic tissue.

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