Patents Examined by Ronald D Hupczey, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9486243
    Abstract: An endoscopic procedure for the parasympathetic and sympathetic denervation of the nerves of the ovaries and uterus for management of endocrine dysphoric disorders. The tissues of selected inferior mesenteric and pelvic nerves are heated via introduction of radiofrequency energy at sufficient power and time to induce complete or partial nerve blockade while leaving the supporting tissue structurally intact. In some embodiments, the suspensory ligament of the ovary, the ovarian ligament, and/or the uterosacral ligament are heated to a range of 45° C. to 65° C. for a period of about 5 seconds to about 60 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventor: Alan D. Eskuri