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Anoscope for inspection and/or surgery

A technique for surgical operation and anoscope, which is applied in the field of anoscope and can solve the problems of requiring daytime admission, expensive circular staplers, and requiring general anesthesia, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2010-03-24
康纳尔·P·德莱尼
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However, the disadvantages of PPH are that i) its outcomes are not inherently better than conventional hemorrhoidectomy (aside from the pain score); ii) it requires general anesthesia; iii) it requires day admission; and iv) circular staplers are relatively expensive equipment (compared to cauterizers and absorbable sutures for hemorrhoidectomy); and v) PPH is a relatively new procedure requiring a new Common Procedure Code (CPT code) and physicians needing specific training for this procedure

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[0021] In order to facilitate understanding, some terms will be used in the following description, which are for reference only and should not be limiting. The terms "rightward" and "leftward" refer to directions in the figures in which the terms are used in conjunction. The words "upward" and "downward" refer to directions in the drawings in connection with which the words are used. The words "inwardly" and "outwardly" refer to directions towards and away from, respectively, the geometric centerline of the device. All expressions mentioned above include their common derivatives and equivalent expressions.

[0022] The present application relates to an anoscope for anal examination and / or surgery. An anoscope may be used to aid in hemorrhoidectomy, to aid in the removal of lesions on hemorrhoids, or to aid in any other anal or rectal surgical procedure. In one embodiment, the anoscope has a first elongated slot configured to receive a removable insert having a second elonga...

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An anoscope for inspection and / or surgery is provided. The anoscope includes a tubular body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis defined therebetween, where the tubular body includes at least one elongated slot. The anoscope also includes an insert removably attached to the at least one elongated slot in the tubular body. The insert including an elongated slot having a smaller width than the at least one elongated slot in the tubular body.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 912,502, filed April 18, 2007, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The invention relates to an anoscope for examination and / or surgery, a method for performing a hemorrhoidectomy on a patient and a kit for performing a hemorrhoidectomy on a patient. Background technique [0004] Hemorrhoids are an extremely common condition that causes persistent severe symptoms such as prolapse, bleeding and discomfort. In some cases, hemorrhoids can become thrombosed, or ischemic and gangrenous, requiring emergency treatment. It is estimated that four million people experience symptoms associated with hemorrhoids each year, and about one million seek treatment. [0005] Traditional hemorrhoid management includes conservative treatment for the mildest hemorrhoids, and further invasive...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B1/31
CPCA61B17/320783A61B1/32A61B1/31
Inventor 康纳尔·P·德莱尼
Owner 康纳尔·P·德莱尼
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