Multifunctional probe for minimally invasive surgery

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PATENT NO 5449356
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07779101

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A probe for use in minimally invasive surgery incorporates a nozzle and electrode assembly at the distal end of the probe for achieving gas assisted electro-fulguration. In addition, the probe accommodates the simultaneous use of other auxiliary surgical instruments, such as standard electrosurgical electrodes, laser fiber optic conduits and mechanical tools. Further still, the probe includes a passageway for achieving evacuation, irrigation or aspiration at the surgical site. The probe thus allows a surgeon to achieve multiple different surgical functions during a minimally invasive surgical procedure without removing one probe and inserting a different probe to achieve a different surgical function.

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WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FLAIR INDUSTRIAL PARK RCBOMAC 2002-012 9000 FLAIR DRIVE SUITE 100 EL MONTE CA 91731

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bowers, William J El Monte, CA 27 1843
Burek, Paul P Aurora, CO 12 1049
Emmons, Donald L El Monte, CA 1 238
Walbrink, Harold J Laguna Niguel, CA 9 863

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