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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 16, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2013
Covidien Lp, Mansfield, MA (US);
Casey M. Ladtkow, Erie, CO (US);
Joseph D. Brannan, Erie, CO (US);
Darion R. Peterson, Boulder, CO (US);
Eric W. Larson, Thornton, CO (US);
Kaylen J. Haley, Westminster, CO (US);
William J. Dickhans, Longmont, CO (US);
Jason A. Case, Longmont, CO (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A microwave ablation system configured for use in luminal network is provided. The microwave ablation system includes a microwave energy source. A tool for treating tissue is provided with the microwave ablation system. An extended working channel is configured to provide passage for the tool. A locatable guide catheter is positionable through the extended working channel and configured to navigate the extended working channel adjacent the target tissue. The microwave ablation system includes a navigation system that is configured for guiding the tool, extended working channel or the locatable guide through a luminal network following a predetermined determined pathway to the target tissue. One or more imaging modalities may be utilized for confirming placement of the tool within target tissue.