Patent ID: 6132418
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A method of treating an adenoma or prostate cancer, the method comprising:providing a multi-function connection device having a housing whose shape is suited to be connected to a reception device, wherein the housing comprises a front face including several orifices in which are inserted various elements to connect in a sealed manner, wherein the orifices include at least one electrical connection element and at least two liquid connection elements, wherein the orifices are spaced on the front face in positions suitable for aligned cooperation with corresponding reception elements on the reception device, and wherein at least two of the connection elements are arranged coaxially in the same orifice and cooperating with at least two reception connection elements also placed coaxially:operably connecting a first probe to the multi-function connection device through the at least one electrical connection element;operably connecting a second probe to the multi-function connection device through the at least two liquid connection elements;emitting microwave radiation from the first probe proximate the adenoma or prostate cancer; andcirculating a coolant through the second probe proximate to cool tissue located proximate the first probe.