Penile implant
US-2024268961-A1 · Aug 15, 2024 · US
Penile surgery systems and methods
US9867705B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9867705-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314652896-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Publication date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
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This document provides methods and systems for penile surgery. For example, methods and systems for implanting penile prostheses to treat ED are provided. The methods and systems provided herein can include scaffolding for penile stabilization, imaging techniques to facilitate accurate tunneling of the corpora cavernosa, corporal fibrotic tissue removal devices, and penile prostheses configured for over-the-wire installation.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for implanting a penile prosthesis, wherein said method comprises: (a) inserting a needle into a corpora cavernosa of a male human; (b) injecting, via said needle, contrast dye into said corpora cavernosa; (c) observing, using radiography, a position of said needle in relation to said corpora cavernosa; (d) directing, in response to said observing, said needle to a desired position in relation to said corpora cavernosa; (e) inserting a guide…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9867705B2 cover?
- This document provides methods and systems for penile surgery. For example, methods and systems for implanting penile prostheses to treat ED are provided. The methods and systems provided herein can include scaffolding for penile stabilization, imaging techniques to facilitate accurate tunneling of the corpora cavernosa, corporal fibrotic tissue removal devices, and penile prostheses configured…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mayo Found Medical Education & Res
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/26. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 16 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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