Patent ID: 6477426
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: A61B,A61M,A61N

Abstract:
A system for treating one of cancerous, pre-cancerous, pre-benign and benign conditions of a prostate by irradiation of the prostate with concentrated energy, the system comprising:a) means for monitoring temperatures of walls of the urethra and rectum adjacent the prostate; b) at least one energy applicator oriented for irradiating the prostate with energy; c) means for setting the initial energy/power delivered to said at least one energy applicator; d) means for adjusting the relative energy/power delivered to said at least one applicator during treatment based on the monitored urethral and rectal wall temperatures; e) means for monitoring the energy delivered to said at least one energy applicator; and f) means for automatically terminating the treatment when a desired total energy dose has been delivered by said at least one energy applicator to the prostate.