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Noninvasive devices, methods, and systems for modifying tissues

  • US 9,023,031 B2
  • Filed: 04/29/2009
  • Issued: 05/05/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of treating urinary incontinence in a patient, comprising:

  • inserting a probe into a urethra of the patient, wherein the probe comprises an expandable mesh element positioned at or near a distal end of the probe,expanding the entire expandable mesh element within a bladder of the patient;

    transmitting electromagnetic energy from the expandable mesh element to a collagenous target tissue comprising or supporting the urethra of the patient, wherein the electromagnetic energy heats the collagenous target tissue so as to inhibit incontinence; and

    circulating fluid through the bladder while transmitting the electromagnetic energy to cool tissue of the bladder.

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