Veil prostate electrode assembly

Abstract

A veil prostate electrode assembly comprises an electrode base configured to lay over the top of a prostate and including a top edge and two opposing lateral edges, a plurality of electrodes embedded in the electrode base in a grid arrangement including electrodes along both lateral edges of the electrode base, and a plurality of wire traces having a first portion embedded in the electrode base and a second portion extending from the electrode base, wherein each electrode is associated with a distinct one of the plurality of wire traces. The veil prostate electrode assembly may include various features to improve conformance with the prostate and provide access to the prostate such as to allow surgical access to the prostate while prostate is being monitored or stimulated using the veil prostate electrode assembly.

Description

[0001] 125757-10402-7523428

[0002] 9 / 24 / 2025

[0003] 1

[0004] VEIL PROSTATE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY

[0005] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

[0006] This patent application claims the benefit of the following United States Provisional Patent Applications, each of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety: United States Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 757,607 entitled VEIL PROSTATE ELECTRODE filed February 12, 2025; United States Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 724,601 entitled VEIL PROSTATE ELECTRODE filed November 25, 2024; and United States Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 698,124 entitled VEIL PROSTATE ELECTRODE filed September 24, 2024.

[0007] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The invention generally relates to electrodes for use during prostate surgery, and, in particular, to a veil electrode that lays over the top of the prostate.

[0009] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Electrodes are often used to monitor and / or stimulate the prostate during prostate procedures.

[0011] SUMMARY OF VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS

[0012] In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a veil prostate electrode assembly comprises an electrode base configured to lay over the top of a prostate and including a top edge and two opposing lateral edges, a plurality of electrodes embedded in the electrode base in a grid arrangement including electrodes along both lateral edges of the electrode base, and a plurality of wire traces having a first portion embedded in the electrode base and a second portion extending from the electrode base, wherein each electrode is associated with a distinct one of the plurality of wire traces. The veil prostate electrode assembly may include various features to improve 125757-10402-7523428

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[0014] 2 conformance with the prostate and provide access to the prostate such as to allow surgical access to the prostate while prostate is being monitored or stimulated using the veil prostate electrode assembly. The veil prostate electrode assembly may be used with a controller that is coupled to the wire leads and uses the wire leads to monitor and / or stimulate via the electrodes.

[0015] Additional embodiments may be disclosed and claimed.

[0016] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Those skilled in the art should more fully appreciate advantages of various embodiments of the invention from the following “Description of Illustrative Embodiments,” discussed with reference to the drawings summarized immediately below.

[0018] FIG. l is a schematic diagram of a veil prostate electrode in accordance with certain embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram depicting a representation of the veil prostate electrode of FIG. 1 laying over the top of the prostate during a prostate procedure, in accordance with various embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a planned embodiment of the veil prostate electrode.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing relative dimensions of the planned embodiment of FIG. 3.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing relative positions of the electrodes and forming wires of the planned embodiment of FIG. 3.

[0023] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing another type of veil prostate electrode (referred to herein as an “open rectangle” or “OR” grid) in accordance with certain embodiments.

[0024] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an alternative embodiment of the OR grid of FIG. 6 including a bottom portion forming a full rectangle (referred to herein as a “full rectangle” or “FR” grid) that allows the grid to be placed around the prostate on all sides. 125757-10402-7523428

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[0027] It should be noted that the foregoing figures and the elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to consistent scale or to any scale. Unless the context otherwise suggests, like elements are indicated by like numerals. The drawings are primarily for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventive subject matter described herein.

[0028] DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

[0029] FIG. l is a schematic diagram of a veil prostate electrode (sometimes referred to herein as an electrode assembly) in accordance with certain embodiments. Among other things, the veil prostate electrode includes an electrode base that is shaped to lay over the top of the prostate (e.g., including a recessed or concave portion to allow the electrode base to lay over the top of the prostate). Other shapes may be possible, e.g., a curved or flexible shape that contours even more closely to the shape of the prostate. Various electrodes and corresponding wires / traces are embedded in the electrode base, with the electrodes placed at appropriate locations for interfacing with the prostate such as in a grid arrangement (which, in this example, includes two rows of electrodes on each side of the electrode base). The electrode base of one embodiment is formed of silicone (which, for example, can have a thickness from around 0.3 mm to around 0.7 mm based on customer specifications or other considerations), although alternative embodiments may be formed of other appropriate materials. Since the silicone material or other electrode base material may be flexible, this embodiment also includes one or more forming structures (e.g., wires) to add shape stability, e.g., to maintain the electrode base in a pre-configured or user configurable shape. In this example, each electrode that is embedded in the silicone is around 1-2 mm in diameter and the inter-electrode distance is around 2 -3 mm (center to center) based on customer specifications or other considerations. Each electrode has a very fine wire, and in this example the wires are bundled into a wire bundle cable (which may be shielded) that extends out the top of the electrode base. In this example, the wire bundle cable is around 2.5 ft long, but can be made longer or shorter based on customer specifications or other considerations. The wire from each electrode goes up the cable and ends in an appropriate interface such as a touch-proof female plug. 125757-10402-7523428

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[0032] In this embodiment, the bottom edge of the electrode base is shaped like an inverted “U” or “V” or otherwise includes an opening to allow access to the prostate.

[0033] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram depicting a representation of the veil prostate electrode of FIG. 1 laying over the top of the prostate during a prostate procedure, in accordance with various embodiments. Generally speaking, the wire leads of the veil prostate electrode would be connected to an appropriate controller (not shown), which could be used to monitor signals from the electrodes and / or send signals to the electrodes (e.g., some electrodes could be used to monitor while other electrodes could be used to stimulate, or electrodes could be controlled to alternate between monitoring and stimulating). Such a controller may be specifically configured (e.g., programmed) to work with the veil prostate electrode, e.g., based on the number, location, and / or size of the electrodes. Thus, for example, embodiments of the present invention can include not only the veil prostate electrode but also a controller that is specifically configured to work with the veil prostate electrode. Embodiments also can include methods for using the veil prostate electrode comprising placing the veil prostate electrode on the prostate, connecting the wire leads to a controller through one or more interfaces, and operating the controller to monitor and / or stimulate the prostate via the veil prostate electrode.

[0034] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a planned embodiment of the veil prostate electrode. As shown, the planned embodiment includes 32 electrodes configured in two columns on each side of the electrode base with eight electrodes in each column, although other numbers and arrangements of electrodes are possible in various alternative embodiments. In this planned embodiment, the electrode base is made of silicone, although other materials may be used in various alternative embodiments. In this planned embodiment, the electrode base includes one or more forming wires (which, for example, may be embedded in the electrode base) to support the electrode base such as for maintaining shape and rigidity / flexibility of the electrode base, although other types of support elements (e.g., other materials and / or configurations) may be used in various alternative embodiments, and some embodiments may omit support elements (e.g., if the electrode base material / configuration has sufficient structural integrity without the need for additional support elements). 125757-10402-7523428

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[0037] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing relative dimensions of the planned embodiment of FIG. 3.

[0038] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing relative positions of the electrodes and forming wires of the planned embodiment of FIG. 3.

[0039] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing another type of veil prostate electrode (referred to herein as an “open rectangle” or “OR” grid) in accordance with certain embodiments. The OR grid is essentially an open-ended rectangle that can be placed along three sides of the prostate (e.g., top and lateral sides). In this example, the OR grid includes holes along the top and sides that can be used to suture the OR grid in place. The OR grid includes electrodes, which in this example are positioned along both sides (e.g., two rows of eight electrodes on each side) although alternative embodiments can include different electrode configurations (e.g., single row of electrodes, zig-zag pattern of electrodes, electrodes along the top, etc.). In this example, the OR grid includes corner cutouts to allows the sides to be splayed as needed or desired for a particular procedure, although alternative embodiments could omit such corner cutouts or could include other types of features to add or control flexibility. In this example, electrode leads (not shown) would extend from the electrodes via two legs extending from the bottoms of the side portions of the OR grid and end in a 4-5 ft ribbon cable that goes to a connection, although other configurations are possible (e.g., the electrode leads could extend from the top portion via one or more legs with the bottom legs omitted). In this example, the OR grid is approximately 3.5 inches long and 2.5 inches wide and is made of a soft silicone-type material that is 0.4 mm thick, although other dimensions and materials may be used in various alternative embodiments. Embodiments may include stiffeners or shaping flexures (e.g., one or more metal liners allowing the user to bend the OR grid into a desired shape that is retained by the shaping flexures) such as embedded in or attached onto the OR grid material (e.g., the grid substrate could be formed from two layers of material with components such as stiffeners, shaping flexures, electrodes, and / or electrode leads sandwiched between the two layers, or the grid substrate could be molded around such components).

[0040] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an alternative embodiment of the OR grid of FIG. 6 including a bottom portion forming a full rectangle (referred to herein 125757-10402-7523428

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[0042] 6 as a “full rectangle” or “FR” grid) that allows the grid to be placed around the prostate on all sides. In this example, the bottom portion has no holes or electrodes, although the bottom portion could be configured with holes and / or electrodes in various alternative embodiments. This example shows comer cutouts for the bottom portion although alternative embodiments can omit such corner cutouts. The surgeon can either leave the bottom portion in place or the surgeon can cut the bottom portion if needed or desired such as to separate and spread the open end of the grid.

[0043] It is contemplated that veil prostate electrodes of the types described herein will be used to monitor the function of the underlying nerves during the exposure and removal of the prostate. For example, the veil electrode may be wrapped around the sides of the prostate, e.g., after nerves around the prostate are mapped using a different type of electrode, and optionally sutured in place.

[0044] While various inventive embodiments have been described and illustrated herein, those of ordinary skill in the art will readily envision a variety of other means and / or structures for performing the function and / or obtaining the results and / or one or more of the advantages described herein, and each of such variations and / or modifications is deemed to be within the scope of the inventive embodiments described herein. More generally, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that all parameters, dimensions, materials, and configurations described herein are meant to be exemplary and that the actual parameters, dimensions, materials, and / or configurations will depend upon the specific application or applications for which the inventive teachings is / are used. Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific inventive embodiments described herein. It is, therefore, to be understood that the foregoing embodiments are presented by way of example only and that, within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereto, inventive embodiments may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described and claimed. Inventive embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to each individual feature, system, article, material, kit, and / or method described herein. In addition, any combination of two or more such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and / or methods, if such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and / or methods are not mutually inconsistent, is included within the inventive scope of the present disclosure. 125757-10402-7523428

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[0047] Various inventive concepts may be embodied as one or more methods, of which examples have been provided. The acts performed as part of the method may be ordered in any suitable way. Accordingly, embodiments may be constructed in which acts are performed in an order different than illustrated, which may include performing some acts simultaneously, even though shown as sequential acts in illustrative embodiments.

[0048] All definitions, as defined and used herein, should be understood to control over dictionary definitions, definitions in documents incorporated by reference, and / or ordinary meanings of the defined terms.

[0049] The indefinite articles “a” and “an,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, unless clearly indicated to the contrary, should be understood to mean “at least one.”

[0050] The phrase “and / or,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, should be understood to mean “either or both” of the elements so conjoined, i.e., elements that are conjunctively present in some cases and disjunctively present in other cases. Multiple elements listed with “and / or” should be construed in the same fashion, i.e., “one or more” of the elements so conjoined. Other elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified by the “and / or” clause, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a non-limiting example, a reference to “A and / or B”, when used in conjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising” can refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.

[0051] As used herein in the specification and in the claims, “or” should be understood to have the same meaning as “and / or” as defined above. For example, when separating items in a list, “or” or “and / or” shall be interpreted as being inclusive, i.e., the inclusion of at least one, but also including more than one, of a number or list of elements, and, optionally, additional unlisted items. Only terms clearly indicated to the contrary, such as “only one of’ or “exactly one of,” or, when used in the claims, “consisting of,” will refer to the inclusion of exactly one element of a number or list of elements. In general, the term “or” as used herein shall only be 125757-10402-7523428

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[0053] 8 interpreted as indicating exclusive alternatives (i.e., “one or the other but not both”) when preceded by terms of exclusivity, such as “either,” “one of,” “only one of,” or “exactly one of.” “Consisting essentially of,” when used in the claims, shall have its ordinary meaning as used in the field of patent law.

[0054] As used herein in the specification and in the claims, the phrase “at least one,” in reference to a list of one or more elements, should be understood to mean at least one element selected from any one or more of the elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each and every element specifically listed within the list of elements and not excluding any combinations of elements in the list of elements. This definition also allows that elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified within the list of elements to which the phrase “at least one” refers, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a non-limiting example, “at least one of A and B” (or, equivalently, “at least one of A or B,” or, equivalently “at least one of A and / or B”) can refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, with no B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, with no A present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B (and optionally including other elements); etc.

[0055] As used herein in the specification and in the claims, all transitional phrases such as “comprising,” “including,” “carrying,” “having,” “containing,” “involving,” “holding,” “composed of,” and the like are to be understood to be open-ended, i.e., to mean including but not limited to. Only the transitional phrases “consisting of’ and “consisting essentially of’ shall be closed or semi-closed transitional phrases, respectively, as set forth in the United States Patent Office Manual of Patent Examining Procedures, Section 2111.03.

[0056] It should be noted that connecting lines with or without arrows may be used in drawings to represent communication, transfer, or other activity involving two or more entities. Connecting lines with double-ended arrows generally indicate that activity may occur in both directions (e.g., a command / request in one direction with a corresponding reply back in the other direction, or peer-to-peer communications 125757-10402-7523428

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[0058] 9 initiated by either entity), although in some situations, activity may not necessarily occur in both directions. Connecting lines with single-ended arrows generally indicate activity exclusively or predominantly in the direction of the arrow, although it should be noted that, in certain situations, such directional activity may involve activities in the opposite direction or in both directions (e.g., a message from a sender to a receiver and an acknowledgment back from the receiver to the sender, or establishment of a connection prior to a transfer and termination of the connection following the transfer). Thus, the type of arrow used in a particular drawing to represent a particular activity is exemplary and should not be seen as limiting. Connecting lines with no arrows can indicate activity in one, the other, or both directions as the context suggests. Dashed connecting lines may be used to represent optional or ancillary activities as the context suggests.

[0059] Although the above discussion discloses various exemplary embodiments of the invention, it should be apparent that those skilled in the art can make various modifications that will achieve some of the advantages of the invention without departing from the true scope of the invention. Any references to the “invention” are intended to refer to exemplary embodiments of the invention and should not be construed to refer to all embodiments of the invention unless the context otherwise requires. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive.

Claims

125757-10402-75234289 / 24 / 202510What is claimed is:

1. A veil prostate electrode assembly comprising: an electrode base configured to lay over the top of a prostate, the electrode base including a top edge and two opposing lateral edges; a plurality of electrodes embedded in the electrode base in a grid arrangement including electrodes along both lateral edges of the electrode base; and a plurality of wire leads having a first portion embedded in the electrode base and a second portion extending from the electrode base, wherein each electrode is associated with a distinct one of the plurality of wire leads.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the electrode base includes a bottom edge configured with an inverted “U” or “V” shape to allow access to the prostate.

3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the electrode base includes an opening to allow access to the prostate.

4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the electrode base has an open rectangle shape.

5. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the electrode base has a full rectangle shape with a center opening to allow access to the prostate.

6. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the grid arrangement includes two columns of electrodes on each lateral side of the electrode base.

7. The assembly of claim 6, wherein the plurality of electrodes comprises 32 electrodes configured in two columns on each lateral side of the electrode base with eight electrodes in each column.125757-10402-75234289 / 24 / 2025118. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the electrode base includes a recessed or concave portion to allow the electrode base to lay over the top of the prostate.

9. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the electrode base is configured with a curved or flexible shape that contours to the shape of the prostate.

10. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the electrode base is formed of a flexible material.

11. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the electrode base is formed of silicone.

12. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the electrode base has a thickness between around 0.3 mm to around 0.7 mm.

13. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, further comprising at least one forming structure on or embedded in the electrode base for adding shape stability to the electrode base.

14. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the at least one forming structure comprises wire.

15. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the electrodes are between around 1-2 mm in diameter and the inter-electrode distance is between around 2-3 mm center to center.

16. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the second portions of the plurality of wire leads are bundled into at least one wire bundle cable.

17. The assembly of claim 16, wherein the at least one wire bundle cable extends from the top edge of the electrode base.125757-10402-75234289 / 24 / 20251218. The assembly of claim 16, wherein the at least one wire bundle cable extends from at least one lateral edge.

19. The assembly of claim 16, wherein the at least one wire bundle cable is shielded.

20. The assembly of claim 16, wherein the at least one wire bundle cable ends in a communication interface.

21. The assembly of claim 20, wherein the communication interface comprises a touch-proof female plug.

22. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the electrode base includes holes along at least the top and lateral edges for suturing the electrode base.

23. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the grid arrangement includes a zig-zag pattern of electrodes.

24. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the grid arrangement includes electrodes along the top edge.

25. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the grid arrangement includes electrodes along a bottom edge of the electrode base.

26. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the electrode base includes corner cutouts between at least the top edge and each of the lateral edges to allow the lateral edges to be splayed.

27. The assembly of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the electrode base is formed from two layers of material.125757-10402-75234289 / 24 / 20251328. The assembly of claim 27, wherein the plurality of electrodes are sandwiched between the two layers of material.

29. The assembly of claim 27, wherein the first portions of the plurality of wire leads are sandwiched between the two layers of material.

30. The assembly of claim 27, further comprising at least one forming structure sandwiched between the two layers of material.

31. A system comprising: a veil prostate electrode assembly comprising: an electrode base configured to lay over the top of a prostate, the electrode base including a top edge and two opposing lateral edges; a plurality of electrodes embedded in the electrode base in a grid arrangement including electrodes along both lateral edges of the electrode base; and a plurality of wire leads having a first portion embedded in the electrode base and a second portion extending from the electrode base, wherein each electrode is associated with a distinct one of the plurality of wire leads; and a controller in communication with the plurality of wire leads.

32. The system of claim 31, wherein the electrode base includes a bottom edge configured with an inverted “U” or “V” shape to allow access to the prostate.

33. The system of claim 31, wherein the electrode base includes an opening to allow access to the prostate.

34. The system of claim 31, wherein the electrode base has an open rectangle shape.

35. The system of claim 31, wherein the electrode base has a full rectangle shape with a center opening to allow access to the prostate.125757-10402-75234289 / 24 / 202536. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the grid arrangement includes two columns of electrodes on each lateral side of the electrode base.

37. The system of claim 36, wherein the plurality of electrodes comprises 32 electrodes configured in two columns on each lateral side of the electrode base with eight electrodes in each column.

38. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the electrode base includes a recessed or concave portion to allow the electrode base to lay over the top of the prostate.

39. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the electrode base is configured with a curved or flexible shape that contours to the shape of the prostate.

40. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the electrode base is formed of a flexible material.

41. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the electrode base is formed of silicone.

42. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the electrode base has a thickness between around 0.3 mm to around 0.7 mm.

43. The system of any one of claims 31-35, further comprising at least one forming structure on or embedded in the electrode base for adding shape stability to the electrode base.

44. The system of claim 43, wherein the at least one forming structure comprises wire.125757-10402-75234289 / 24 / 20251545. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the electrodes are between around 1-2 mm in diameter and the inter-electrode distance is between around 2-3 mm center to center.

46. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the second portions of the plurality of wire leads are bundled into at least one wire bundle cable.

47. The system of claim 46, wherein the at least one wire bundle cable extends from the top edge of the electrode base.

48. The system of claim 46, wherein the at least one wire bundle cable extends from at least one lateral edge.

49. The system of claim 46, wherein the at least one wire bundle cable is shielded.

50. The system of claim 46, wherein the at least one wire bundle cable ends in a communication interface.

51. The system of claim 50, wherein the communication interface comprises a touch-proof female plug.

52. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the electrode base includes holes along at least the top and lateral edges for suturing the electrode base.

53. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the grid arrangement includes a zig-zag pattern of electrodes.

54. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the grid arrangement includes electrodes along the top edge.

55. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the grid arrangement includes electrodes along a bottom edge of the electrode base.125757-10402-75234289 / 24 / 20251656. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the electrode base includes corner cutouts between at least the top edge and each of the lateral edges to allow the lateral edges to be splayed.

57. The system of any one of claims 31-35, wherein the electrode base is formed from two layers of material.

58. The system of claim 57, wherein the plurality of electrodes are sandwiched between the two layers of material.

59. The system of claim 57, wherein the first portions of the plurality of wire leads are sandwiched between the two layers of material.

60. The system of claim 57, further comprising at least one forming structure sandwiched between the two layers of material.

61. The system of claim 60, wherein the controller is configured to monitor signals from the electrodes and / or send signals to the electrodes.

62. The system of claim 61, wherein the controller is configured to use some electrodes to monitor and to use other electrodes to stimulate.

63. The system of claim 61, wherein the controller is configured to use at least one electrode for both monitoring and stimulating such as by alternating between monitoring and stimulating.

64. A method comprising: placing a veil prostate electrode assembly on a prostate, wherein the veil prostate electrode assembly comprises: an electrode base configured to lay over the top of the prostate, the electrode base including a top edge and two opposing lateral edges;125757-10402-75234289 / 24 / 202517 a plurality of electrodes embedded in the electrode base in a grid arrangement including electrodes along both lateral edges of the electrode base; and a plurality of wire leads having a first portion embedded in the electrode base and a second portion extending from the electrode base, wherein each electrode is associated with a distinct one of the plurality of wire leads; connecting the wire leads to a controller through one or more interfaces; and operating the controller to monitor and / or stimulate the prostate via the veil prostate electrode assembly.

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