Patent ID: 6090103
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A resectoscope for interstitially lasing, coagulating, cutting and removing prostate tissue of a living being, said resectoscope comprising:a. an elongated cylindrical member having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal and distal end of said cylindrical member, said distal end being introduced into a patient adjacent a prostate tissue site of the patient, said cylindrical member including inlet and outlet fluid conduits extending along said longitudinal axis for passage of irrigation fluid therethrough;b. imaging means coupled to said cylindrical member for providing a visual image of the prostrate tissue site;c. a longitudinally extended shaft rotatably mounted in said cylindrical member and having cutting blades disposed adjacent a distal end of said shaft, said rotatable shaft being displaceable along said longitudinal axis relative to said cylindrical member;d. means for rotatably driving said shaft coupled to said cylindrical member; and,e. an interstitial laser delivery fiber extending concentrically through said shaft, said interstitial laser delivery fiber being selectively longitudinally displaceable relative to said shaft for extension thereof beyond said cutting blades.