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An apparatus for the therapeutical treatment of tissues by thermal effect, in particular prostate, is disclosed comprising a urethral emitting probe having a front end and a rear end, capable of being inserted in the urethra, provided with microwave antenna means located intermediate or in the vicinity of the front end, the microwave antenna means being connected to an external microwave generating device, and working at a frequency and at a power effective to heat the tissues to a predetermined temperature for a period of time sufficient to treat the tissues by termal effect.
Method and apparatus for the surgical treatment of tissues by thermal effect, and in particular the prostate, using a urethral microwave-emitting probe means
Method and apparatus for the surgical treatment of tissues by thermal effect and in particular the prostate,using a urethral microwave-emitting probe means
Apparatus for the surgical treatment of tissues by hyperthermia, and in particular the prostate, using a urethral microwave-emitting probe means equipped with heat-protection means