High-frequency thermal coagulation control device and system using three-dimensional brainwave electrode based on real-time temperature monitoring

Abstract

The present invention may be characterized by: communicating with a plurality of first sensors which are provided on one side of the inside of a rod-type electrode member in a high-frequency thermal coagulation device and detect brain waves of a high-frequency irradiation site in the brain, the rod-type electrode member being inserted into the high-frequency irradiation site and including a plurality of electrodes; receiving brain wave information acquired through the plurality of first sensors; communicating with a plurality of second sensors which are provided on the other side of the inside of the rod-type electrode member in the high-frequency thermal coagulation device and detect the temperature of the high-frequency irradiation site; receiving temperature information acquired through the plurality of second sensors; and when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, controlling an energy supply unit so that a current is applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity in connection with the brain wave information and the temperature information.

Description

High-frequency thermal coagulation control device and system using three-dimensional brainwave electrodes based on real-time temperature monitoring

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a high-frequency thermal coagulation control device and system using a stereoscopic brainwave electrode based on real-time temperature monitoring.

[0002] In general, conventional high-frequency thermocoagulation devices lack the ability to accurately monitor and control the temperature of brain tissue when irradiating with high frequencies.

[0003] These high-frequency thermocoagulation devices require precise high-frequency irradiation and temperature control to appropriately maintain the temperature of brain tissue and remove malignant tumor tissue without damaging normal brain tissue.

[0004] Therefore, research has been continuously conducted on improved radiofrequency thermal coagulation devices that can enhance the accuracy and safety of radiofrequency irradiation to the brain by monitoring brain tissue temperature and controlling the intensity of radiofrequency irradiation energy, thereby removing malignant tumor tissue while minimizing the loss of normal brain tissue.

[0005] The purpose of the embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure is to provide a method for monitoring brain tissue temperature and controlling the intensity of high-frequency irradiation energy, thereby removing malignant tumor tissue while minimizing the loss of normal brain tissue, thereby improving the accuracy and safety of high-frequency irradiation to the brain.

[0006] The problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a high-frequency thermal coagulation control device for achieving the above-described technical task comprises: a communication unit for performing communication with a high-frequency thermal coagulation device; and a processor for performing operations related to the control of the high-frequency thermal coagulation; Including, the communication unit is inserted into a high-frequency irradiation site of the brain among the high-frequency thermal coagulation devices, and is provided on one inner side of a rod-type electrode member including a plurality of electrodes, and performs communication with a plurality of first sensors that detect brain waves of the high-frequency irradiation site, and performs communication with a plurality of second sensors that are provided on the other inner side of the rod-type electrode member among the high-frequency thermal coagulation devices and detects the temperature of the high-frequency irradiation site, and performs communication with an energy supply unit that selectively applies current at a preset current intensity to the plurality of electrodes among the high-frequency thermal coagulation devices, and the processor receives brain wave information acquired through the plurality of first sensors, receives temperature information acquired through the plurality of second sensors, and when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the processor controls the energy supply unit so that the current is applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity in conjunction with the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0008] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it receives the brain wave information through the plurality of first sensors provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes on one inner side of the electrode member.

[0009] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it receives the brain wave information through the plurality of first sensors respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes at preset equal intervals.

[0010] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it receives the brain wave information through the plurality of first sensors each of which is provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes at different preset intervals.

[0011] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it receives the temperature information through the plurality of second sensors provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes on the inner side of the electrode member.

[0012] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it receives the temperature information through the plurality of second sensors respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes at preset equal intervals.

[0013] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it receives the temperature information through the plurality of second sensors respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes at different preset intervals.

[0014] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it controls the energy supply unit so that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are selectively applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0015] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it controls the energy supply unit so that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are alternately applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0016] In addition, the processor may be characterized in that it controls the energy supply unit so that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are sequentially applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0017] In addition, a method for controlling high-frequency thermal coagulation of a high-frequency thermal coagulation control device according to another aspect of the present disclosure may include: a step of performing communication with a plurality of first sensors that are inserted into a high-frequency irradiation site of a brain in a high-frequency thermal coagulation device and are provided on one inner side of a rod-type electrode member including a plurality of electrodes and detect brain waves of the high-frequency irradiation site; a step of receiving brain wave information acquired through the plurality of first sensors; a step of performing communication with a plurality of second sensors that are provided on the other inner side of the rod-type electrode member in the high-frequency thermal coagulation device and detect the temperature of the high-frequency irradiation site; a step of receiving temperature information acquired through the plurality of second sensors; and a step of controlling the energy supply unit so that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the current is applied to the plurality of electrodes at a current intensity set in connection with the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0018] In addition, the control step may be characterized by controlling the energy supply unit so that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, a first current of a monopolar type and a second current of a bipolar type are selectively applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0019] In addition, the control step may be characterized by controlling the energy supply unit so that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, a first current of a monopolar type and a second current of a bipolar type are alternately applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0020] In addition, the control step may be characterized by controlling the energy supply unit so that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, a first current of a monopolar type and a second current of a bipolar type are sequentially applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0021] In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, a high-frequency thermal coagulation control system includes a high-frequency thermal coagulation device and a high-frequency thermal coagulation control device for controlling the high-frequency thermal coagulation device, wherein the high-frequency thermal coagulation device includes a rod-type electrode member that is inserted into a high-frequency irradiation site of the brain and includes a plurality of electrodes; a plurality of first sensors that are provided on one inner side of the rod-type electrode member and detect brain waves of the high-frequency irradiation site; a plurality of second sensors that are provided on the other inner side of the rod-type electrode member and detect temperatures of the high-frequency irradiation site; and an energy supply unit that selectively applies current to the plurality of electrodes, wherein the high-frequency irradiation control device receives brain wave information acquired through the plurality of first sensors, receives temperature information acquired through the plurality of second sensors, and controls the energy supply unit so that when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the current is applied to the plurality of electrodes at a current intensity set in connection with the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0022] According to the aforementioned problem solving means of the present disclosure, brain tissue temperature can be monitored and the intensity of high-frequency irradiation energy can be adjusted, thereby removing malignant tumor tissue while minimizing the loss of normal brain tissue, thereby improving the accuracy and safety of high-frequency irradiation to the brain.

[0023] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0024] Figure 1 is a drawing showing a high-frequency thermal coagulation control system according to the present disclosure.

[0025] Fig. 2 is a drawing showing the configuration of the high-frequency thermal coagulation device and the high-frequency thermal coagulation control device of Fig. 1.

[0026] Figure 3 is a drawing showing an example of the process of inserting the high-frequency thermal coagulation device of Figure 1 into the brain.

[0027] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an example of a plurality of first sensors and a plurality of second sensors provided on the electrode member of FIG. 2.

[0028] Figures 5 to 7 are drawings showing an example of a process in which a first current of a monopolar type is applied to a plurality of electrodes of Figure 4.

[0029] Figures 8 to 11 are drawings showing an example of a process in which a second current of a bipolar type is applied to a plurality of electrodes of Figure 4.

[0030] Figure 12 is a flowchart showing a high-frequency thermal coagulation control method according to the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the width and length of removed malignant tumor tissue when a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are applied to the plurality of electrodes of FIG. 4 for a preset time and at different temperatures.

[0032] Figure 14 is a drawing showing an image of the width and length of the removed malignant tumor tissue of Figure 13.

[0033] Throughout this disclosure, the same reference numerals denote the same components. This disclosure does not describe all elements of the embodiments, and any content that is common in the technical field to which this disclosure pertains or that overlaps between embodiments is omitted. The terms "part, module, element, block" used in the specification may be implemented in software or hardware, and depending on the embodiments, multiple "parts, modules, elements, blocks" may be implemented as a single component, or a single "part, module, element, block" may include multiple components.

[0034] Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only direct connection but also indirect connection, and indirect connection includes connection via a wireless communication network.

[0035] Additionally, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not mean that it excludes other components, but rather that it may include other components, unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0036] Throughout the specification, when we say that an element is "on" another element, this includes not only cases where the element is in contact with the other element, but also cases where another element exists between the two elements.

[0037] The terms first, second, etc. are used to distinguish one component from another, and the components are not limited by the aforementioned terms.

[0038] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0039] The identification codes for each step are used for convenience of explanation and do not describe the order of each step. Each step may be performed in a different order than specified unless the context clearly indicates a specific order.

[0040] The operating principle and embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0041] In this specification, the control unit according to the present disclosure includes various devices capable of performing computational processing and providing results. For example, the control unit according to the present disclosure may include a computer, a server device, and a portable terminal, or may be in the form of any one of them.

[0042] Here, the computer may include, for example, a notebook, desktop, laptop, tablet PC, slate PC, etc. equipped with a web browser.

[0043] A server device is a server that processes information by communicating with external devices, and may include an application server, a computing server, a database server, a file server, a mail server, a proxy server, and a web server.

[0044] A portable terminal is, for example, a wireless communication device that ensures portability and mobility, and may include all kinds of handheld-based wireless communication devices such as PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminals, smart phones, etc., and wearable devices such as watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, glasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted devices (HMD).

[0045] A high-frequency thermal coagulation control system according to the present disclosure is provided on one inner side of a rod-type electrode member including a plurality of electrodes and inserted into a high-frequency irradiation site of the brain among high-frequency thermal coagulation devices, and performs communication with a plurality of first sensors that detect brain waves of the high-frequency irradiation site, receives brain wave information acquired through the plurality of first sensors, performs communication with a plurality of second sensors that are provided on the other inner side of the rod-type electrode member among high-frequency thermal coagulation devices and detects temperatures of the high-frequency irradiation site, receives temperature information acquired through the plurality of second sensors, and when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, controls an energy supply unit so that current is applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0046] This high-frequency thermal coagulation control system can monitor brain tissue temperature and control the intensity of high-frequency irradiation energy, thereby removing malignant tumor tissue while minimizing the loss of normal brain tissue, thereby improving the accuracy and safety of high-frequency irradiation to the brain.

[0047] Below, we will examine the high-frequency thermal coagulation control system in detail.

[0048] Fig. 1 is a drawing showing a high-frequency thermal coagulation control system according to the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is a drawing showing the configuration of the high-frequency thermal coagulation device and high-frequency thermal coagulation control device of Fig. 1.

[0049] Fig. 3 is a drawing showing an example of a process in which the high-frequency thermal coagulation device of Fig. 1 is inserted into the brain. Fig. 4 is a drawing showing an example of a plurality of first sensors and a plurality of second sensors provided on the electrode member of Fig. 2.

[0050] Figures 5 to 7 are drawings illustrating an example of a process in which a first current of a monopolar type is applied to a plurality of electrodes of Figure 4. Figures 8 to 11 are drawings illustrating an example of a process in which a second current of a bipolar type is applied to a plurality of electrodes of Figure 4.

[0051] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 11, a high-frequency thermal coagulation control system (1000) may include a high-frequency thermal coagulation device (100) and a high-frequency thermal coagulation control device (200). Here, stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) is a method of measuring electroencephalography according to depth by inserting electrodes into the brain of a patient with difficult-to-treat epilepsy. At this time, the high-frequency thermal coagulation device (100) may be a device that removes malignant tumor tissue while minimizing the loss of normal brain tissue by irradiating the brain with high frequency.

[0052] A high-frequency thermal coagulation device (100) may include a rod-type electrode member (110), a plurality of first sensors (120), a plurality of second sensors (130), and an energy supply unit (140).

[0053] A rod-type electrode member (110) is inserted into a high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4) of the brain (S) and may include a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114). Here, the total length of the rod-type electrode member (110) may be 300 mm, the length (L1) of the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) may be 2 mm, and the spacing (D1) between the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) may be 1.5 mm. Without being limited thereto, the number of high-frequency irradiation sites may be 1, 2, 3, 5 or more sites instead of 4, and the number of electrodes may be 2 or 6 or more.

[0054] A plurality of first sensors (120) are provided on one inner side of a rod-type electrode member (110) and can detect brain waves of high-frequency irradiation areas (A1, A2, A3, A4). Here, the plurality of first sensors (120) may be provided corresponding to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) on one inner side of the rod-type electrode member (110). At this time, as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the plurality of first sensors (121, 122, 123, 124) may be provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at preset equal intervals or at different intervals.

[0055] A plurality of second sensors (130) are provided on the inner side of the rod-type electrode member (110) and can detect the temperature of the high-frequency irradiation area. Here, the plurality of second sensors (130) may be provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) on the inner side of the rod-type electrode member (110). At this time, as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the plurality of second sensors (131, 132, 133, 134) may be spaced apart from the plurality of first sensors (121, 122, 123, 124), but may be provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at preset equal intervals or at different intervals.

[0056] The energy supply unit (140) can selectively apply current to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity. Here, the energy supply unit (140) can include a switching circuit for selectively, alternately, or sequentially applying a first current of a monopolar type and a second current of a bipolar type.

[0057] At this time, the energy supply unit (140) can selectively apply a first current of a monopolar type and a second current of a bipolar type to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity. For example, the energy supply unit (140) can apply a first current to at least one of the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) and can apply a second current to at least one of the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114).

[0058] In addition, the energy supply unit (140) can alternately apply a first current of a monopolar type and a second current of a bipolar type to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity. For example, the energy supply unit (140) can apply a first current to a first electrode (111) among the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114), apply a second current to a second electrode (112), apply a first current to a third electrode (113), and apply a second current to a fourth electrode (114). For another example, the energy supply unit (140) may apply a second current to a first electrode (111) among a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114), apply a first current to a second electrode (112), apply a second current to a third electrode (113), and apply a first current to a fourth electrode (114).

[0059] In addition, the energy supply unit (140) can sequentially apply a first current of a monopolar type and a second current of a bipolar type to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity. For example, the energy supply unit (140) can apply a first current to a first electrode (111) among the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114), apply a second current to a second electrode (112) at a time point after a preset first time point, apply the first current to a third electrode (113) at a time point after a second time point later than the preset first time point, and apply a second current to a fourth electrode (114) at a time point after a third time point later than the preset second time point. For another example, the energy supply unit (140) may apply a first current to a fourth electrode (114) among a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114), apply a second current to a third electrode (113) at a time point after a preset first time point, apply the first current to the second electrode (112) at a time point after a second time point later than the preset first time point, and apply the second current to the first electrode (111) at a time point after a third time point later than the preset second time point.

[0060] As illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7, the energy supply unit (140) can apply a first current of a monopolar type to a plurality of positive electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) and a negative ground pad (150) with a preset current intensity. In order for a high-frequency current to flow in the brain (S), a current circuit must be formed. When the energy supply unit (140) applies a first current of a monopolar type to a plurality of positive electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) and a negative ground pad (150), high-frequency energy is concentrated on the plurality of positive electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114), enabling deeper heat transfer than the bipolar type, thereby generating abundant deep heat. Here, the ground pad (150) may be a pad for grounding. At this time, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the first connector (CT1) is electrically connected to the energy supply unit (140) and can be electrically connected to the first cable (CA1) to the fourth cable (CA4) of (+) polarity. In addition, the ground pad (150) can be electrically connected to the fifth cable (CA5) of (-) polarity.

[0061] For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 10, the energy supply unit (140) can apply a second current of a bipolar type to a first electrode (111) of (+) polarity and a second electrode (112) of (-) polarity at a preset current intensity. When the energy supply unit (140) applies a second current of a bipolar type to the first electrode (111) of (+) polarity and the second electrode (112) of (-) polarity, a current circuit is formed between the first electrode (111) of (+) polarity and the second electrode (112) of (-) polarity, so that excessive heat transfer can be prevented and the selected high-frequency irradiation area (A1, A2, A3, A4) can be concentrated. At this time, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the second connector (CT2) is electrically connected to the energy supply unit (140) and can be electrically connected to the first cable (CA1) of (+) polarity and the second cable (CA2) of (-) polarity.

[0062] As another example, as illustrated in FIGS. 8, 9, and 11, the energy supply unit (140) can apply a second current of a bipolar type to the first electrode (111) and the third electrode (113) of (+) polarity, and the second electrode (112) and the fourth electrode (114) of (-) polarity at a preset current intensity. When the energy supply unit (140) applies the second current of a bipolar type to the first electrode (111, 113) of (+) polarity and the second electrode (112, 114) of (-) polarity, a current circuit is formed between the first electrode (111, 113) of (+) polarity and the second electrode (112, 114) of (-) polarity, so that excessive heat transfer can be prevented, and the selected high-frequency irradiation area (A1, A2, A3, A4) can be concentrated more quickly and efficiently. At this time, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the second connector (CT2) is electrically connected to the energy supply unit (140), electrically connected to the first cable (CA1) and the third cable (CA3) of (+) polarity, and electrically connected to the second cable (CA2) and the fourth cable (CA4) of (-) polarity.

[0063] The high-frequency thermal coagulation control device (200) can control the high-frequency thermal coagulation device (100).

[0064] The high-frequency thermal coagulation control device (200) may include an input unit (210), a communication unit (220), and a control unit (230).

[0065] The input unit (210) is for receiving target depth information and current application information within the brain from the user. When the target depth information and current application information within the brain are input, the control unit (230) can control the operation of the device to correspond to the input target depth information and current application information within the brain. Here, the target depth information within the brain may be a target depth value for irradiating high frequency to the brain, and the current application information may be at least one of a monopolar current application method and a bipolar current application method.

[0066] The input unit (210) may include hardware-type physical keys (e.g., buttons located on at least one of the front, rear, and side of the device, dome switches, jog wheels, jog switches, etc.) and software-type touch keys. As an example, the touch keys may be formed of virtual keys, soft keys, or visual keys displayed on a touchscreen-type display unit through software processing, or may be formed of touch keys placed on a part other than the touchscreen. Meanwhile, the virtual keys or visual keys may have various forms and be displayed on the touchscreen, and may be formed of, for example, graphics, text, icons, videos, or a combination thereof.

[0067] The communication unit (220) can be electrically connected to the control unit (120), is inserted into the high-frequency irradiation area (A1, A2, A3, A4) of the brain (S) among the high-frequency thermal coagulation devices (100), and is provided on one side of the inside of a rod-type electrode member (110) including a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114), and can communicate with a plurality of first sensors (120) that detect brain waves of the high-frequency irradiation area (A1, A2, A3, A4).

[0068] In addition, the communication unit (220) is provided on the inner side of the rod-type electrode member (110) of the high-frequency thermal coagulation device (100), and can communicate with a plurality of second sensors (130) that detect the temperature of the high-frequency irradiation area (A1, A2, A3, A4). In addition, the communication unit (220) can communicate with an energy supply unit (140) that selectively applies current to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) of the high-frequency thermal coagulation device (100).

[0069] At this time, the communication unit (220) may include a wireless communication module that supports various wireless communication methods such as GSM (global System for Mobile Communication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), UMTS (universal mobile telecommunications system), TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G, 5G, and 6G, in addition to a WiFi module and a WiBro (Wireless broadband) module.

[0070] The control unit (230) may be implemented with a memory (231) that stores data on an algorithm for controlling the operation of components within the device or a program that reproduces the algorithm, and at least one processor (232) that performs the aforementioned operation using the data stored in the memory (231). Here, the memory (231) and the processor (232) may each be implemented as separate chips. Additionally, the memory (231) and the processor (232) may also be implemented as a single chip.

[0071] The memory (231) can store data supporting various functions of the device, programs for the operation of the control unit, input / output data, and a plurality of application programs (or applications) run on the device, data for the operation of the device, and commands. At least some of these application programs can be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication.

[0072] The memory (231) may include at least one type of storage medium among a flash memory type, a hard disk type, an SSD (Solid State Disk type), an SDD (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory, etc.), a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. In addition, the memory (231) may be a database that is separate from the device but is connected by wire or wirelessly.

[0073] The memory (231) can store data related to the control of high-frequency thermal coagulation. The processor (232) can perform operations related to the control of high-frequency thermal coagulation.

[0074] The processor (232) can receive brain wave information acquired through a plurality of first sensors (120). In addition, the processor (232) can receive temperature information acquired through a plurality of second sensors (120).

[0075] At this time, the processor (232) can control the energy supply unit (140) so that when the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) reach the high-frequency irradiation area (A1, A2, A3, A4), current is applied to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity linked to brain wave information and temperature information.

[0076] The processor (232) can control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that when the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) reach the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4), a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are selectively applied to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity linked to brain wave information and temperature information.

[0077] The processor (232) can control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that when the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) reach the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4), a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are alternately applied to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity linked to brain wave information and temperature information.

[0078] The processor (232) can control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that when the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) reach the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4), a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are sequentially applied to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity linked to brain wave information and temperature information.

[0079] Figure 12 is a flowchart showing a high-frequency thermal coagulation control method according to the present disclosure.

[0080] Referring to FIG. 12, the high-frequency thermal coagulation control method may include a first communication step (S1210), a first receiving step (S1220), a second communication step (S1230), a second receiving step (S1240), and a control step (S1250).

[0081] A communication unit (220) is inserted into a high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4) of the brain (S) among high-frequency thermal coagulation devices (200), and is provided on one side of the inside of a rod-type electrode member (110) including a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114), and can communicate with a plurality of first sensors (120) that detect brain waves of the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4) (S1210).

[0082] At this time, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a plurality of first sensors (121, 122, 123, 124) may be provided corresponding to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at preset equal intervals or different intervals.

[0083] The processor (232) can receive brain wave information acquired through a plurality of first sensors (120) (S1220). At this time, as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the processor (232) can receive each piece of brain wave information acquired through a plurality of first sensors (121, 122, 123, 124).

[0084] A communication unit (220) is provided on the inner side of a rod-type electrode member (110) including a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) among high-frequency thermal coagulation devices (200), and can communicate with a plurality of second sensors (130) that detect the temperature of high-frequency irradiation areas (A1, A2, A3, A4) (S1230).

[0085] At this time, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a plurality of second sensors (131, 132, 133, 134) may be spaced apart from a plurality of first sensors (121, 122, 123, 124), but may be provided corresponding to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at preset equal intervals or at different intervals.

[0086] The processor (232) can receive temperature information acquired through a plurality of second sensors (130) (S1240). At this time, as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the processor (232) can receive each of the temperature information acquired through the plurality of second sensors (131, 132, 133, 134).

[0087] The processor (232) can control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that when the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) reach the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4), current is applied to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity linked to brain wave information and temperature information (S1250).

[0088] At this time, the processor (232) can control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that when the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) reach the high-frequency irradiation area (A1, A2, A3, A4), the first current of the monopolar type and the second current of the bipolar type are selectively applied to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

[0089] For example, the processor (232) can control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that a first current of a monopolar type is applied to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) of (+) polarity and a ground pad (150) of (-) polarity at a preset first current intensity in connection with the first brain wave information and the first temperature information.

[0090] For another example, the processor (232) can control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that a second current of a bipolar type is applied to the first electrode (111) of (+) polarity and the second electrode (112) of (-) polarity at a preset second current intensity in connection with the second brain wave information and the second temperature information.

[0091] For another example, the processor (232) may control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that a second current of a bipolar type is applied to the first electrode (111) and the third electrode (113) of (+) polarity and the second electrode (112) and the fourth electrode (114) of (-) polarity with a preset third current intensity in connection with the third brain wave information and the third temperature information. Here, the first brain wave information, the second brain wave information, and the third brain wave information may be different brain wave signals. At this time, the first temperature information, the second temperature information, and the third temperature information may be different temperatures.

[0092] In addition, the processor (232) can control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that when the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) reach the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4), a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are alternately applied to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity linked to brain wave information and temperature information.

[0093] For example, the processor (232) applies a first current of a monopolar type to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) of (+) polarity and a ground pad (150) of (-) polarity with a first current intensity set in connection with the first brain wave information and the first temperature information, and applies a second current of a bipolar type to a first electrode (111) of (+) polarity and a second electrode (112) of (-) polarity with a second current intensity set in connection with the second brain wave information and the second temperature information, and alternately applies a first current of a monopolar type to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) of (+) polarity and a ground pad (150) of (-) polarity with a first current intensity set in connection with the first brain wave information and the first temperature information, and applies a first current of a monopolar type to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) of (+) polarity and a ground pad (150) of (-) polarity with a second current intensity set in connection with the second brain wave information and the second temperature information. The energy supply unit (140) can be controlled through the communication unit (220) so that a second current of a bipolar type is applied to the electrode (111) and the second electrode (112) of (-) polarity. Here, the first brain wave information and the second brain wave information may be different brain wave signals, and the first temperature information and the second temperature information may be different temperatures.

[0094] For another example, the processor (232) applies a first current of a monopolar type to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) of (+) polarity and a ground pad (150) of (-) polarity with a first current intensity set in connection with the first brain wave information and the first temperature information, applies a second current of a bipolar type to the first electrode (111) and the third electrode (113) of (+) polarity and the second electrode (112) and the fourth electrode (114) of (-) polarity with a third current intensity set in connection with the third brain wave information and the third temperature information, and alternately applies a first current of a monopolar type to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) of (+) polarity and a ground pad (150) of (-) polarity with a first current intensity set in connection with the first brain wave information and the first temperature information, and The energy supply unit (140) can be controlled through the communication unit (220) so that a second current of a bipolar type is applied to the first electrode (111) and the third electrode (113) of (+) polarity and the second electrode (112) and the fourth electrode (114) of (-) polarity with a third current intensity set in connection with the information. Here, the first brain wave information and the third brain wave information may be different brain wave signals. At this time, the first temperature information and the third temperature information may be different temperatures.

[0095] Here, the first current of the monopolar type and the second current of the bipolar type increase in intensity as the depth of the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4) increases, but the intensity may be different from each other. For example, as the depth of the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4) increases, the first current intensity of the monopolar type may be greater or less than the second current intensity of the bipolar type.

[0096] In addition, the processor (232) can control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that when the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) reach the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4), a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are sequentially applied to the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) at a preset current intensity linked to brain wave information and temperature information.

[0097] For example, the processor (232) may control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that a first current of a monopolar type is applied to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) of (+) polarity and a ground pad (150) of (-) polarity at a first current intensity set in connection with the first brain wave information and the first temperature information, and then, a second current of a bipolar type is applied to the first electrode (111) of (+) polarity and the second electrode (112) of (-) polarity at a second current intensity set in connection with the second brain wave information and the second temperature information. Here, the first brain wave information and the second brain wave information may be different brain wave signals, and the first temperature information and the second temperature information may be different temperatures.

[0098] For another example, the processor (232) may control the energy supply unit (140) through the communication unit (220) so that a first current of a monopolar type is applied to a plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) of (+) polarity and a ground pad (150) of (-) polarity at a first current intensity set in connection with the first brain wave information and the first temperature information, and then a second current of a bipolar type is applied to the first electrode (111) and the third electrode (113) of (+) polarity and the second electrode (112) and the fourth electrode (114) of (-) polarity at a third current intensity set in connection with the third brain wave information and the third temperature information. Here, the first brain wave information and the third brain wave information may be different brain wave signals, and the first temperature information and the third temperature information may be different temperatures.

[0099] Fig. 13 is a diagram showing the width and length of removed malignant tumor tissue when a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are applied to the plurality of electrodes of Fig. 4 for a preset time and at different temperatures. Fig. 14 is a diagram showing an image of the width and length of the removed malignant tumor tissue of Fig. 13.

[0100] For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14, when a second current of a bipolar type based on a quadrupole at 60°C, 70°C, 80°C, and 90°C is applied to a plurality of electrodes for preset periods of 30 seconds and 120 seconds, respectively, the width and length of the removed malignant tumor tissue are confirmed as the first information (BP1). At this time, the first information (BP1) is confirmed that when a second current of a bipolar type based on a quadrupole at 90°C is applied to a plurality of electrodes for preset periods of 120 seconds, the width value (V1) and the length value (V2) of the removed malignant tumor tissue are 3.21 mm and 12.63 mm, respectively, and the image for the width and length of the removed malignant tumor tissue is S1.

[0101] As another example, as illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14, when a first current of a bipolar-based monopolar type at 60°C, 70°C, 80°C, and 90°C was applied to a plurality of electrodes for preset periods of 30 seconds and 120 seconds, respectively, the width and length of the removed malignant tumor tissue were confirmed as the second information (MP1). At this time, the second information (MP1) confirmed that when the first current of a bipolar-based monopolar type at 80°C was applied to a plurality of electrodes for preset periods of 120 seconds, the width value (V3) and the length value (V4) of the removed malignant tumor tissue were 3.13 mm and 7.13 mm, respectively, and the image for the width and length of the removed malignant tumor tissue was S2.

[0102] As another example, as illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the first current of the quadripolar-based monopolar type at 60°C, 70°C, 80°C, and 90°C was applied to the plurality of electrodes for preset periods of 30 and 120 seconds, respectively, the width and length of the removed malignant tumor tissue were confirmed as the third information (MP2). At this time, the third information (MP2) confirmed that when the first current of the quadripolar-based monopolar type at 80°C was applied to the plurality of electrodes for preset periods of 120 seconds, the width value (V5) and the length value (V6) of the removed malignant tumor tissue were 4.1 mm and 15.29 mm, respectively, and the image for the width and length of the removed malignant tumor tissue was S3.

[0103] Meanwhile, in the present disclosure, the processor (232) can stop the operation of the high-frequency thermal coagulation device (100) when the temperature (A1, A2, A3, A4) of the high-frequency irradiation area is higher than the preset maximum temperature.

[0104] In the present disclosure, the processor (232) may control the display device to monitor the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) inserted at each insertion depth as the plurality of electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) are inserted at each insertion depth of the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4).

[0105] In the present disclosure, the processor (232) measures the impedance for each current for each insertion depth as multiple electrodes (111, 112, 113, 114) are inserted into the high-frequency irradiation site (A1, A2, A3, A4) at each insertion depth, and may adjust and compensate the high-frequency energy for each insertion depth based on the measured impedance.

[0106] In the present disclosure, the processor (232) may be controlled to have a preset pause period between the application times of the first current of the monopolar type and the second current of the bipolar type. At this time, the pause period is a period in which the first current of the monopolar type is not applied for a preset time, and by having the pause period, the present disclosure can prevent the occurrence of brain burns in advance while maximizing the optimal skin improvement effect of the monopolar type and the bipolar type.

[0107] In the present disclosure, the high-frequency thermal coagulation control device (200) may be equipped with a display panel. Through the display panel, the physician can receive various information necessary for high-frequency irradiation based on the patient's brain condition. For example, the display panel may display the intensity, wavelength, direction, etc. of the AC current in the currently applied high-frequency wavelength band. Furthermore, biometric information from deep brain tissue may be displayed.

[0108] In the present disclosure, the high-frequency thermal coagulation control device (200) may be provided with an operating unit. The physician may use the operating unit to operate the high-frequency thermal coagulation control device (200) in a specific mode. For example, the physician may use the operating unit to control the intensity, wavelength, direction, etc. of the AC current in the currently applied high-frequency wavelength band. Meanwhile, the operating unit may be provided in the form of a touch screen, and the physician may perform operations by touching image icons, etc., on the operating unit.

[0109] At least one component may be added or deleted in accordance with the performance of the components illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 11, 13, and 14. Furthermore, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the relative positions of the components may be altered in accordance with the performance or structure of the system.

[0110] Although FIG. 12 describes that multiple steps are executed sequentially, this is merely an example of the technical idea of ​​the present embodiment, and a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present embodiment belongs can modify and apply various modifications and variations by changing the order described in FIG. 12 and executing it or executing one or more steps among the multiple steps in parallel without departing from the essential characteristics of the present embodiment, and therefore FIG. 12 is not limited to a chronological order.

[0111] The disclosed embodiments have been described with reference to the attached drawings as described above. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present disclosure can be implemented in forms other than the disclosed embodiments without altering the technical spirit or essential features of the present disclosure. The disclosed embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting.

Claims

1. A communication unit that communicates with a high-frequency thermal coagulation device; and A processor that performs operations related to controlling the high-frequency thermal coagulation; The above communication department, Among the above high-frequency thermal coagulation devices, a rod-type electrode member including a plurality of electrodes is inserted into the high-frequency irradiation area of ​​the brain, and is provided on one side of the inside, and performs communication with a plurality of first sensors that detect brain waves of the high-frequency irradiation area. Among the high-frequency thermal coagulation devices, a plurality of second sensors are provided on the inner side of the rod-type electrode member and communicate with each other to detect the temperature of the high-frequency irradiation area. It communicates with an energy supply unit that selectively applies current at a preset current intensity to the plurality of electrodes among the above high-frequency thermal coagulation devices, The above processor, Receive brain wave information acquired through the plurality of first sensors, Receive temperature information acquired through the plurality of second sensors, A high-frequency thermal coagulation control device characterized in that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the energy supply unit is controlled so that the current is applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

2. In paragraph 1, The above processor, A high-frequency thermal coagulation control device characterized in that it receives the brain wave information through the plurality of first sensors provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes on one inner side of the electrode member.

3. In paragraph 2, The above processor, A high-frequency thermal coagulation control device characterized in that it receives the brain wave information through the plurality of first sensors respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes at preset equal intervals.

4. In paragraph 2, The above processor, A high-frequency thermal coagulation control device characterized in that it receives the brain wave information through the plurality of first sensors respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes at different preset intervals.

5. In paragraph 2, The above processor, A high-frequency thermal coagulation control device characterized in that the temperature information is received through the plurality of second sensors provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes on the inner side of the electrode member.

6. In paragraph 5, The above processor, A high-frequency thermal coagulation control device characterized in that the temperature information is received through the plurality of second sensors respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes at preset equal intervals.

7. In paragraph 5, The above processor, A high-frequency thermal coagulation control device characterized in that the temperature information is received through the plurality of second sensors respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of electrodes at different preset intervals.

8. In paragraph 1, The above processor, A high-frequency thermal coagulation control device characterized in that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the energy supply unit is controlled so that a first current of a monopolar type and a second current of a bipolar type are selectively applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

9. In paragraph 1, The above processor, A high-frequency thermal coagulation control device characterized in that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the energy supply unit is controlled so that a first current of a monopolar type and a second current of a bipolar type are alternately applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

10. In paragraph 1, The above processor, A high-frequency thermal coagulation control device characterized in that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the energy supply unit is controlled so that a first current of a monopolar type and a second current of a bipolar type are sequentially applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

11. In a high frequency thermal coagulation control method of a high frequency thermal coagulation control device, A step of performing communication with a plurality of first sensors that are inserted into a high-frequency irradiation site of the brain among high-frequency thermal coagulation devices and are provided on one side of the inside of a rod-type electrode member including a plurality of electrodes and detect brain waves of the high-frequency irradiation site; A step of receiving brain wave information acquired through the plurality of first sensors; A step of performing communication with a plurality of second sensors that are provided on the inner side of the rod-type electrode member among the high-frequency thermal coagulation devices and detect the temperature of the high-frequency irradiation area; A step of receiving temperature information acquired through the plurality of second sensors; and A method comprising: a step of controlling the energy supply unit so that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the current is applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information; 12. In paragraph 11, The above control step is, A method characterized in that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the energy supply unit is controlled so that a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are selectively applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

13. In paragraph 11, The above control step is, A method characterized in that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the energy supply unit is controlled so that a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are alternately applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

14. In paragraph 11, The above control step is, A method characterized in that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the energy supply unit is controlled so that a first current of the monopolar type and a second current of the bipolar type are sequentially applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

15. In a high-frequency thermal coagulation control system including a high-frequency thermal coagulation device and a high-frequency thermal coagulation control device that controls the high-frequency thermal coagulation device, The above high-frequency thermal coagulation device, A rod-type electrode member inserted into a high-frequency irradiation site of the brain and including a plurality of electrodes; A plurality of first sensors provided on one inner side of the electrode member of the above-mentioned rod type and detecting brain waves of the high-frequency irradiation area; A plurality of second sensors provided on the inner side of the electrode member of the above-mentioned rod type and detecting the temperature of the high-frequency irradiation area; and It includes an energy supply unit that selectively applies current to the plurality of electrodes, The above high-frequency thermal coagulation control device is, Receive brain wave information acquired through the plurality of first sensors, Receive temperature information acquired through the plurality of second sensors, A system characterized in that, when the plurality of electrodes reach the high-frequency irradiation site, the energy supply unit is controlled so that the current is applied to the plurality of electrodes at a preset current intensity linked to the brain wave information and the temperature information.

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