Microwave ablation catheter and method of utilizing the same
First Claim
1. A microwave ablation system configured for use in luminal network, comprising:
- a microwave energy source;
a tool for treating tissue, the tool being configured to receive microwave energy from the microwave energy source;
an extended working channel configured to provide passage for the tool;
a locatable guide catheter including a position sensor positionable through the extended working channel and configured to navigate the extended working channel adjacent the target tissue; and
a navigation system for guiding at least one of the tool, extended working channel or the locatable guide through a luminal network following a predetermined determined pathway to the target tissue.
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Abstract
A microwave ablation system configured for use in luminal network is provided. The microwave ablation system includes a microwave energy source. A tool for treating tissue is provided with the microwave ablation system. An extended working channel is configured to provide passage for the tool. A locatable guide catheter is positionable through the extended working channel and configured to navigate the extended working channel adjacent the target tissue. The microwave ablation system includes a navigation system that is configured for guiding the tool, extended working channel or the locatable guide through a luminal network following a predetermined determined pathway to the target tissue. One or more imaging modalities may be utilized for confirming placement of the tool within target tissue.
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32 Claims
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1. A microwave ablation system configured for use in luminal network, comprising:
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a microwave energy source; a tool for treating tissue, the tool being configured to receive microwave energy from the microwave energy source; an extended working channel configured to provide passage for the tool; a locatable guide catheter including a position sensor positionable through the extended working channel and configured to navigate the extended working channel adjacent the target tissue; and a navigation system for guiding at least one of the tool, extended working channel or the locatable guide through a luminal network following a predetermined determined pathway to the target tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A microwave ablation system configured for use in luminal network, comprising:
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a microwave energy source; a tool for treating tissue, the tool receiving microwave energy from the microwave energy source; an extended working channel configured to provide passage for the tool; a locatable guide catheter including a position sensor positionable through the extended working channel and configured to navigate the extended working channel adjacent the target tissue; and at least one imaging modality for confirming placement of the tool within target tissue. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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