Abstract:
A method of performing a therapy on a prostate of a patient via transperineal access. The therapy uses an ultrasound probe. The method includes positioning a pair of stabilization members of a needle guide adjacent the perineum. The pair of stabilization members spaced apart from each other and supporting a platform configured to slide along a portion of a length of the pair of stabilization members. The needle guide is coupled to the ultrasound probe. The method further includes coupling an access needle to the platform, and sliding the platform and the access needle relative to the pair of stabilization members and the ultrasound probe so the access needle extends into the perineum. And the method further includes, using the access needle as a conduit, injecting a radiation blocking substance between the rectum and the prostate.
Abstract:
A system for providing water vapor energy therapy to a desired region of a prostate and for use with an ultrasound probe for imaging of the prostate. The system includes a tubular structure, a water vapor delivery system, an access needle and a guide. The water vapor delivery system includes a control unit, a water reservoir, and a tube in fluid communication with the tubular structure. The access needle is for use as a conduit to deliver the distal end of the tubular structure into the desired region of the prostate. And the guide couples to the ultrasound probe and includes a platform that is slidably displaceable relative to the ultrasound probe. When activated, the water vapor delivery system delivers water vapor out of the one or more openings at the distal end of the tubular structure into the desired region of the prostate.
Abstract:
A transperineal adaptor for use with a transperineal biopsy system including an ultrasound probe and biopsy guide. The transperineal adaptor includes a shaft body and a mounting body. The shaft body is configured to releasably couple to the accessory coupling portion of the probe and includes a first length, a first curvate outer surface, and an inner surface. The inner surface is configured to facilitate snapping together of the transperineal adaptor and the ultrasound probe. The mounting body extends from the shaft body and includes a second length, a second curvate surface, a first connector portion at a first end of the second curvate outer surface, and a second connector portion. The first connector portion is configured to couple to the first end of the fastener of the biopsy guide and the second connector portion configured to couple to the second end of the fastener of the biopsy guide.
Abstract:
A method of performing a transperineal biopsy procedure including sliding a displacement member of a biopsy guide relative to a guide member of the biopsy guide such that the displacement member is proximate the perineal access site of the patient. The guide member may be secured to the ultrasound probe, and the guide member may include a pair of guide rails each having a planar top surface. The displacement member may include a platform having a planar bottom surface and at least one needle receiving port for guiding a needle, wherein the planar bottom surface of the platform opposes the planar top surfaces of the pair of guide rails during the sliding of the displacement member relative to the guide member. The method may further include inserting a needle into the perineal access site of the patient.
Abstract:
A biopsy guide for use in guiding a needle in a transperineal prostate biopsy procedure. The biopsy guide may include a guide member and a displacement member. The guide member may operably couple with the transrectal probe and include a guide body including a distal end, a proximal end, a length, a first guide member extending the length, and a second guide member extending the length, wherein a portion of the first and second guide members overhangs the transrectal probe when coupled thereto. The displacement member may be supported by the guide member and may include a central vertically extending member having a plurality of needle receiving ports therein, and a planar member coupled to the central vertically extending member and having a planar bottom surface that is configured to slide on the first and second planar top surfaces of the first and second guide members, respectively.
Abstract:
A transperineal biopsy guide for use with a tubular structure and a transrectal probe. The tubular structure is sized to receive a biopsy instrument therethrough. The transrectal probe including a longitudinal axis and configured to provide imaging in a sagittal plane of the transrectal probe. The transperineal biopsy guide includes a mount attachable to the transrectal probe, and an opening above the mount and pivotable relative to the mount about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the transrectal probe when the mount is attached to the transrectal probe. When the tubular structure is received by the opening and the mount is attached to the transrectal probe, the tubular structure can be pivoted in the sagittal plane of the transrectal probe via pivoting of the opening relative to the mount.
Abstract:
A transperineal biopsy guide including a guide member and a displacement member supported by the guide member. The guide member may be configured to operably couple with the transrectal probe and may include a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, and a length extending along a longitudinal axis between the distal and proximal ends. The displacement member may be configured to support the access needle and displace the access needle along at least a portion of the length of the guide member between the distal and proximal ends. The access needle may extend into the subcutaneous tissue when the access needle is displaced to the distal end.
Abstract:
A transperineal biopsy guide including a guide member and a displacement member supported by the guide member. The guide member may be configured to operably couple with the transrectal probe and may include a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, and a length extending along a longitudinal axis between the distal and proximal ends. The displacement member may be configured to support the access needle and displace the access needle along at least a portion of the length of the guide member between the distal and proximal ends. The access needle may extend into the subcutaneous tissue when the access needle is displaced to the distal end.
Abstract:
A biopsy guide for use in guiding a needle in a transperineal prostate biopsy procedure. The biopsy guide may include a guide member and a displacement member. The guide member may operably couple with the transrectal probe and include a guide body including a distal end, a proximal end, a length, a first guide member extending the length, and a second guide member extending the length, wherein a portion of the first and second guide members overhangs the transrectal probe when coupled thereto. The displacement member may be supported by the guide member and may include a central vertically extending member having a plurality of needle receiving ports therein, and a planar member coupled to the central vertically extending member and having a planar bottom surface that is configured to slide on the first and second planar top surfaces of the first and second guide members, respectively.
Abstract:
A transperineal biopsy guide including a guide member and a displacement member supported by the guide member. The guide member may be configured to operably couple with the transrectal probe and may include a distal end, a proximal end opposite the distal end, and a length extending along a longitudinal axis between the distal and proximal ends. The displacement member may be configured to support the access needle and displace the access needle along at least a portion of the length of the guide member between the distal and proximal ends. The access needle may extend into the subcutaneous tissue when the access needle is displaced to the distal end.