Abstract: The present disclosure provides a support element (110) for use in effecting ischemic necrosis in a foreskin of a penis, being a closed-loop member defining an opening dimensioned to permit a penis glans to pass therethrough and having an inner surface and an outer surface; the outer surface comprising a circumferential support (118) for an elastic ring (150) to be mounted thereon, said circumferential support being formed within a groove (120) in at least part of the outer surface; at least one first segment of the outer surface having an outer curvature of a radius larger than that of its flanking second segments. Also provided herein is a system (100) for effecting ischemic necrosis in a foreskin of a penis, comprising the support element (110) and elastic ring (150), and optionally a deployment element (160) for mounting the elastic ring over the foreskin and support element.

Abstract: A shoulder implant for simulating a naturally occurring bursa proximal to or in lieu of a subacromial bursa, the shoulder implant comprising: an expandable member expandable to a size and/or a shape sufficient to fill a space beneath an acromion and/or a coracoid process of the shoulder, the space defines a filled volume less than a maximal volume occupied by the expandable member if fully expanded; and an amount of filler for filling the expandable member to the filled volume, such that, when implanted, the expandable member is configured to cushion and facilitate motion between a tendon and/or ligament of a rotator cuff, and a bone part in the shoulder.

Abstract: A prosthesis for reducing injury to soft tissues of the body, comprising an implantable member adapted to simulate at least one of a size or a shape of a naturally occurring bursa, where the member may be inflatable or otherwise expandable, flexible or rigid, and may be composed of a biocompatible, biodegradable, or non-biodegradable material. The member is adapted to be implanted at a musculoskeletal attachment site or at a site between a muscle and a bone, and is shaped and sized to reduce injury to the site. The prosthesis may also include a plug which seals the prosthesis automatically upon removal of an inflation tube.

Abstract: A system for positioning an interchangeable tool in a body cavity includes a channel having a lumen in direct communication with the body cavity; a tool introducer having a longitudinal axis arid a distal end, the tool introducer capable of traveling through the channel lumen; and a tool holder covering at least a portion of the interchangeable tool that is pivotally connected to the tool introducer allowing angular position of the interchangeable tool after the tool holder emerges from the channel into the body cavity. A method for engaging an interchangeable tool with a distal portion of a tool manipulator in a body cavity includes inserting a tool introducer into a channel, orienting the distal portion of the tool manipulator in the body cavity; emerging the interchangeable tool from the channel into the body cavity; and positioning the interchangeable tool eccentrically to the lumen of the channel.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for a shoulder implant, for example, for the glenohumeral joint. Optionally, The implant is expandable and deflatable during implantation. Optionally the implant is sized for the gelnoid fossa. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the selection and/or implantation of the implant include adapting the implant by size and function to a particular patient's need.

Abstract: An expandable implantable device sized for occupying space in a cavity formed between small bones in a human hand or foot. Comprising a first smooth surface on which a first small bone may slide. May include an opening extending through the device for promoting fibrotic development through the opening from a direction from both thumb metacarpal and trapezium. An inflation cannula and/or needle may be attached to inflation port and inflation valve for introducing expansion fluid into the device. In some embodiments, an implant is inserted in a deflated mode and positioned so that a thumb metacarpal abuts distal side of the device when expanded, and trapezium abuts a proximal side thereof. At least one of distal side and proximal side include a smooth surface for allowing relative movement of thumb metacarpal or/and trapezium with respect to the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a support element (10,110) for use in effecting ischemic necrosis in a foreskin (186) of a penis, being a closed-loop member defining an opening (12) dimensioned to permit a penis glans to pass therethrough and having an inner surface (14) and an outer surface (16); the outer surface comprising a circumferential support (18, 118) for an elastic ring (150) to be mounted thereon, said circumferential support being formed within a groove (20,120) in at least part of the outer surface; at least one first segment (26, 28) of the outer surface having an outer curvature of a radius larger than that of its flanking second segments (30, 32). Also provided herein is a system (100) for effecting ischemic necrosis in a foreskin (186) of a penis, comprising the support element (110) and elastic ring (150), and optionally a deployment element (160) for mounting the elastic ring over the foreskin and support element.

Abstract: A device and method for administering a bioactive agent to internal tissue in a body, by introducing a balloon in a deflated condition into the body, inflating the balloon, introducing the bioactive agent into the balloon at the time of, after, or before the inflation of the balloon, and delivering the bioactive agent from the balloon to the tissue.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for a shoulder implant, for example, for the glenohumeral joint. Optionally, The implant is expandable and deflatable during implantation. Optionally the implant is sized for the gelnoid fossa. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the selection and/or implantation of the implant include adapting the implant by size and function to a particular patient's need.

Abstract: Tissue dissecting device, including an inflatable bladder configured to be inserted into a body via an introducer tube in a compact deflated state, and to be inflated to a substantially planar form in a manner which dissects tissue. Method for dissecting tissue, including inserting an inflatable bladder, in a deflated state, via an introducer tube, into a space in a body, and inflating the bladder to substantially planer form, thereby dissecting tissue. Method for dissecting tissue, including inserting an introducer tube via an incision into a body, inserting an inflatable bladder, in a defined state, via the introducer tube, into a space in the body, pulling the introducer tube back at least a length of the deflated bladder, inflating the bladder, via a filling tube, to substantially planar form, thereby dissecting tissue, disconnecting the filling tube from the bladder, retracting the filling tube and the introducer tube from the body.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for deploying an elongated unit in a body cavity, for introducing an interchangeable tool to a slender shaft having a distal end. The system comprising: an elongated unit comprising a longitudinal axis and a distal portion arranged to protrude through a first port into the body cavity. At least one maneuvering unit connected to the elongated unit for maneuvering the distal portion of the elongated unit in a 3D coordinate system to a determined depth and orientation in the body cavity. The at least one maneuvering unit is arranged to selectively deploy the distal portion of the elongated unit at the determined depth and orientation at a distance with respect to the distal end of the slender shaft and selectively align the longitudinal axis thereof with a longitudinal axis of the slender shaft.

Abstract: A tissue displacement/separation device is provided. The device includes a bladder which is expandable between a first tissue and a second tissue of a body. The bladder has an expanded shape which is selected capable of displacing or separating the first tissue from the second tissue in a manner suitable for protecting the first tissue from an effect of a treatment applied to the second tissue.

Abstract: System (100, 150, 200) for effecting ischemic necrosis in a foreskin of a penis, including a rigid ring (104, 158, 204), at least one elastic ring (106, 158, 206, 282, 284) and at least one circumferential groove (108), the rigid ring including an inner surface, the inner surface including an inner diameter, and an outer surface, the outer surface including an outer diameter, the elastic ring being configured to substantially fit around a surface of the rigid ring, the circumferential groove being located on a surface of at least one of the rigid ring and the elastic ring, wherein the inner diameter of the rigid ring is at least slightly larger than a diameter of a shaft of the penis, wherein a diameter of the elastic ring in a relaxed state is at least substantially equal to the diameter of the shaft of the penis, wherein the rigid ring is placed around a first surface of the foreskin, wherein the elastic ring is placed around a second surface of the foreskin, the foreskin being placed within the circumferen

Abstract: A tissue displacement/separation device is provided. The device includes a bladder which is expandable between a first tissue and a second tissue of a body. The bladder has an expanded shape which is selected capable of displacing or separating the first tissue from the second tissue in a manner suitable for protecting the first tissue from an effect of a treatment applied to the second tissue.

Abstract: A device and method for administering a bioactive agent to internal tissue in a body, by introducing a balloon in a deflated condition into the body, inflating the balloon, introducing the bioactive agent into the balloon at the time of, after, or before the inflation of the balloon, and delivering the bioactive agent from the balloon to the tissue.

Abstract: A soft, expandable, implantable device sized for spacing between small bones comprising a first smooth surface on which a first small bone may slide. Implant (700) includes an opening (704) (passage) extending through the device for promoting fibrotic development through the opening from a direction from both thumb metacarpal (202) and trapezium (204). Passage (704) is optionally distally positioned from a one-way inflation valve (706) included inside an inflation port (702) substantially limiting possible damage to the device due to the insertion pressure of an expansion fluid. An inflation cannula and/or needle may be attached to inflation port (702) and inflation valve (706) for introducing the expansion fluid into the device. Implant (700) is inserted in a deflated mode and is positioned so that thumb metacarpal (202) abuts distal side (703) of the device when expanded and trapezium (704) abuts proximal side (701).

Abstract: A system for telesurgery having a plurality of operative end units respectively linked to remote master end units. All the master and operative end units of the system consist of a common module having a base plate to which a slender shaft is slidingly attached. A slender shaft is further rotatable about its axis as well as about a center point disposed above the distal surface of the base plate. Surgical effectors, cameras and/or LEDs can be attached to the distal end of slender shafts of operative end units which is distally disposed relative to the base plate of its respective operative end unit. Operating handles for manipulating and/or activating the respective slender shaft or attached surgical effectors, are attached to the proximal end and/or to the distal end of slender shafts of master end units.

Abstract: A sieving device and related methods including an expandable sieve mounted on a surgical guide wire. The expandable sieve may be a self-expandable braided filter which is mounted on the guide wire in an axially fixed position, or moveable in one or more directions. The sieving device is deployable in an obstructed ureter, or other body lumen, such as at the beginning of a stone removal procedure, prior to actual stone defragmentation (lithotripsy) phase. The expandable sieve may be set distal to the obstructive stone and expanded to span the entire local ureter cross section in order to retain stone fragments larger than a predetermined size from migrating distally towards the kidney under high irrigation rates/pressures during lithotripsy.

Abstract: A system for positioning an interchangeable tool in a body cavity that includes a channel having a lumen in direct communication with the body cavity; a tool introducer having a longitudinal axis and a distal end and wherein the tool introducer is capable of traveling through the channel lumen; and a tool holder covering at least a portion of the interchangeable tool wherein the tool holder is pivotally connected to the tool introducer distal end, thereby allowing angular positioning of the interchangeable tool after the tool holder emerges from the channel into the body cavity.

Abstract: Remodeling of body tissue using a bioabsorbable implant that maintains or otherwise mechanically assists a more permanent implant or other treatment take, for example, by the treatment causing fibrosis. For example, the apparatus and methods can be used for hernia, organ prolapse and cosmetic purposes, such as breast and face lifts.