公开(公告)号：US07776035B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US11238204

申请日：2005-09-29

Applicant: Kyle R. Rick ,  David N. Heard ,  Steven P. Buysse

Inventor： Kyle R. Rick ,  David N. Heard ,  Steven P. Buysse

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/143

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, devices and methods for positioning and placing multiple electrodes in a target surgical site. An introducer is provided for facilitating the insertion of a cluster of electrodes into the body of a patient for performing tissue ablation. The introducer includes a body portion including a plurality of holes formed therein for selectively receiving a respective elongate shaft of the electrodes therethrough, wherein the holes of the introducer orient and space each electrode relative to one another, wherein the introducer includes a centrally disposed hole formed therein for receiving a guide needle therethrough.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于在目标手术部位中定位和放置多个电极的系统，装置和方法。 提供了一种导引器，用于便于将一组电极插入患者体内进行组织消融。 引导器包括主体部分，其包括形成在其中的多个孔，用于选择性地接收通过其中的电极的相应细长轴，其中导引器的孔相对于彼此定向和间隔每个电极，其中导入器包括形成的中心设置的孔 在其中用于接收穿过其中的引导针。

公开(公告)号：US07702495B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US12208545

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Stanley Humphries ,  Kyle R. Rick ,  David A. Schechter ,  Nahum Goldberg

Inventor： Stanley Humphries ,  Kyle R. Rick ,  David A. Schechter ,  Nahum Goldberg

IPC: G06F9/45

CPC classification number: G09B23/30

Abstract: A method for performing a simulation of an electrosurgical procedure is provided. The method includes the step of generating a three-dimensional model of a medium comprising one or more material regions representing a physical object or a region of the tissue. The method also includes the step of calculating one of an electrical energy solution and a thermal transport solution based on one of a mathematical model and finite element method. The method further includes the step of updating one or more property values of the material region in response to temperature changes based on an empirically derived value, wherein one of the electrical energy solution and the thermal transport solution is updated as a function of the updated property value.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于执行电外科程序的模拟的方法。 该方法包括产生包括表示物理物体或组织的区域的一个或多个材料区域的介质的三维模型的步骤。 该方法还包括基于数学模型和有限元法之一计算电能解和热传输解之一的步骤。 该方法还包括基于经验导出的值来响应于温度变化更新材料区域的一个或多个属性值的步骤，其中电能解和热传输解中的一个作为更新的属性的函数被更新 值。

公开(公告)号：US20080249521A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US11732365

申请日：2007-04-03

Applicant: James E. Dunning ,  Kyle R. Rick ,  David Gresback ,  Peter Gadsby

Inventor： James E. Dunning ,  Kyle R. Rick ,  David Gresback ,  Peter Gadsby

IPC: A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/16 ,  A61B2018/167

Abstract: A return pad for use with an electrosurgical system is disclosed. The return pad includes a conductive layer, a contact layer configured to engage a patient's skin and an intermediate layer disposed between the conductive layer and the contact layer. The intermediate layer is adapted to distribute energy.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电外科系统的返回垫。 返回衬垫包括导电层，被配置为接合患者皮肤的接触层和设置在导电层和接触层之间的中间层。 中间层适于分配能量。

公开(公告)号：US09867664B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US12772675

申请日：2010-05-03

Applicant: Brian Shiu ,  Kyle R. Rick ,  Mani N. Prakash

Inventor： Brian Shiu ,  Kyle R. Rick ,  Mani N. Prakash

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2018/1838 ,  A61B2018/1853 ,  A61B2018/1869

Abstract: A method of deploying an antenna of an ablation device includes the step of placing an introducing member relative to tissue. The introducing member is disposed on a distal end of a handle member. The method also includes the steps of advancing an antenna distally through the handle member and at least partially through the introducer and rotating the handle member about the longitudinal axis thereof relative to the antenna. The method also includes the step of moving the handle member proximally along the longitudinal axis thereof to retract the introducer proximally relative to the antenna such that the antenna is at least partially deployed relative to the introducer to treat tissue.

公开(公告)号：US09277969B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US12416583

申请日：2009-04-01

Applicant: Joseph D. Brannan ,  Kyle R. Rick

Inventor： Joseph D. Brannan ,  Kyle R. Rick

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B34/25 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B34/10 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B2034/101 ,  A61B2034/104 ,  A61B2034/105 ,  A61B2034/107 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F17/3028 ,  G06T13/20 ,  G06T15/00 ,  G06T19/003

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for enabling user preview and control of the size and shape of an electromagnetic energy field used in a surgical procedure. The disclosed system includes a selectively activatable source of microwave surgical energy in the range of about 900 mHz to about 5 gHz in operable communication with a graphical user interface and a database. The database is populated with data corresponding to the various surgical probes, such as microwave ablation antenna probes, that may include a probe identifier, the probe diameter, operational frequency of the probe, ablation length of the probe, ablation diameter of the probe, a temporal coefficient, a shape metric, and the like. The probe data is graphically presented on the graphical user interface where the surgeon may interactively view and select an appropriate surgical probe. Three-dimensional views of the probe(s) may be presented allowing the surgeon to interactively rotate the displayed image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于使用户预览和控制外科手术中使用的电磁能场的尺寸和形状的系统和方法。 所公开的系统包括可操作地与图形用户界面和数据库通信的约900mHz至约5gHz范围内的可选择激活的微波手术能量源。 数据库填充有与各种外科探针（例如微波消融天线探针）相对应的数据，其可以包括探针标识符，探针直径，探针的操作频率，探针的消融长度，探针的消融直径，探针的消融直径 时间系数，形状度量等。 探头数据以图形方式呈现在图形用户界面上，外科医生可以交互地观察和选择合适的手术探针。 可以呈现探针的三维视图，允许外科医生交互地旋转所显示的图像。

公开(公告)号：US09023024B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US11820679

申请日：2007-06-20

Applicant: Kyle R. Rick ,  Joseph A. Paulus ,  Darion Peterson ,  Mani N. Prakash ,  Francesca Rossetto

Inventor： Kyle R. Rick ,  Joseph A. Paulus ,  Darion Peterson ,  Mani N. Prakash ,  Francesca Rossetto

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00044 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00154 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00726 ,  A61B2018/00761 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2018/00875

Abstract: A system and method for supplying microwave energy to tissue for microwave therapy includes an electrosurgical generator having an output for coupling to a surgical instrument. The electrosurgical generator includes a microwave energy source and a controller for controlling the operation of the electrosurgical generator. The surgical instrument, coupled to the electrosurgical generator, includes a microwave antenna for delivering microwave energy from the microwave energy source. The controller of the electrosurgical generator is operable for causing the electrosurgical generator to apply at least two pulses of microwave energy.

Abstract translation: 用于向微波治疗组织提供微波能量的系统和方法包括具有用于耦合到外科器械的输出的电外科发生器。 电外科发生器包括微波能源和用于控制电外科发生器的操作的控制器。 耦合到电外科发生器的外科器械包括用于从微波能量源传送微波能量的微波天线。 电外科发生器的控制器可操作以使电外科发生器施加至少两个微波能量的脉冲。

公开(公告)号：US20110295246A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：US12787639

申请日：2010-05-26

Applicant: Mani N. Prakash ,  Kyle R. Rick ,  Francesca Rossetto

Inventor： Mani N. Prakash ,  Kyle R. Rick ,  Francesca Rossetto

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00577

Abstract: A method of performing an ablation procedure includes the steps of inserting an antenna assembly into tissue and supplying energy thereto for application to tissue. The method also includes the step of causing contact between a first material and at least one other material disposed within the antenna assembly to thermally regulate the antenna assembly. According to another embodiment, an ablation system includes an energy delivery assembly. A first chamber is defined within the energy delivery assembly and is configured to hold a first chemical. Another chamber is defined within the energy delivery assembly and is configured to hold at least one other chemical. The first chamber and the other chamber are configured to selectively and fluidly communicate with each other to cause contact between the first chemical and the at least one other chemical to cause an endothermic reaction and/or an exothermic reaction.

Abstract translation: 执行消融程序的方法包括以下步骤：将天线组件插入组织中并将能量提供给组织。 该方法还包括使第一材料与设置在天线组件内的至少一种其它材料之间的接触以对天线组件进行热调节的步骤。 根据另一个实施例，消融系统包括能量输送组件。 第一腔室被限定在能量输送组件内并被构造成保持第一化学品。 另一个室限定在能量输送组件内，并被配置成容纳至少一种其它化学品。 第一腔室和另一腔室被配置成彼此选择性地和流体地连通，以引起第一化学物质和至少一种其它化学物质之间的接触，引起吸热反应和/或放热反应。

公开(公告)号：US20100082022A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12241861

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Kaylen J. Haley ,  Kyle R. Rick

Inventor： Kaylen J. Haley ,  Kyle R. Rick

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B90/90

Abstract: A microwave system for generating microwave energy to tissue according to an energy control algorithm is disclosed. The system includes a microwave generator configured to select an energy control algorithm, programmed in the microwave generator that corresponds to a microwave energy delivery device connected to the generator.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于根据能量控制算法向组织产生微波能量的微波系统。 该系统包括微波发生器，其被配置为选择在微波发生器中编程的能量控制算法，其对应于连接到发电机的微波能量输送装置。

公开(公告)号：US20090036884A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US11888418

申请日：2007-08-01

Applicant: William N. Gregg ,  Kyle R. Rick

Inventor： William N. Gregg ,  Kyle R. Rick

IPC: A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/16 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/0072 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/162 ,  A61B2018/165

Abstract: A system for determining probability of tissue damage is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of return electrodes adhered to a patient and adapted to couple to an electrosurgical generator configured to generate an electrosurgical current. The system also includes a current monitor and a switching component connected in series with each of the plurality of the return electrodes. The current monitor being configured to measure the electrosurgical current passing therethrough. The system further includes a processor coupled to each of the current monitors and the switching components. The processor is configured to determine the balance of a current load among the plurality of the return electrodes and configured to control each of the switching components to adjust the current passing through each of the return electrodes to balance the current load.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定组织损伤概率的系统。 该系统包括粘附到患者的多个返回电极，并且适于耦合到构造成产生电外科电流的电外科发生器。 该系统还包括与多个返回电极中的每一个串联连接的电流监视器和开关部件。 当前的监视器被配置为测量通过其中的电外科电流。 该系统还包括耦合到每个当前监视器和开关部件的处理器。 处理器被配置为确定多个返回电极之间的当前负载的平衡，并且被配置为控制每个开关部件以调节通过每个返回电极的电流以平衡当前负载。

公开(公告)号：US07467075B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11314332

申请日：2005-12-21

Applicant: Stanley Humphries ,  Kyle R. Rick ,  David A. Schechter ,  Nahum Goldberg

Inventor： Stanley Humphries ,  Kyle R. Rick ,  David A. Schechter ,  Nahum Goldberg

IPC: G06F9/45

CPC classification number: G09B23/30

Abstract: A system and method for performing a simulation of an electrosurgical procedure are disclosed. The method includes the steps of generating a three-dimensional medium, which includes one or more material regions representing a physical object. The method also includes the steps of dividing the medium into multiple hexahedron elements to generate a three-dimensional conformal mesh and assigning each element to the material region. The method further includes the steps of calculating an electrical energy solution and a thermal transport solution and generating graphical representations illustrating one or more aspects of the electrical energy and the thermal transport solutions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于执行电外科手术的仿真的系统和方法。 该方法包括产生三维介质的步骤，其包括表示物理对象的一个​​或多个材料区域。 该方法还包括将介质分成多个六面体元件以产生三维适形网格并将每个元素分配给材料区域的步骤。 该方法还包括以下步骤：计算电能解决方案和热传输解决方案，并产生说明电能和热传输解决方案的一个或多个方面的图形表示。