Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining an anti-tumour immunologic response by thermotherapy of a treatment lesion covering at least a portion of a tumour is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a heating probe comprising an optical fiber and a cooling catheter. The optical fiber is inserted in the cooling catheter. Further the heating probe has a light emitting area, and the heating probe is interstitially insertable into the tumour of the treatment lesion. The heat probe is internally cooled by a fluid circulating in said catheter. The apparatus further comprises a first thermal sensor member having at least one sensor area. The first thermal sensor member is positionable at a distance from said boundary. The apparatus also comprises a control unit for controlling a power output of said light source based on a measured first temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining an anti-tumour immunologic response by thermotherapy of a treatment lesion covering at least a portion of a tumour is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a heating probe comprising an optical fiber and a cooling catheter. The optical fiber is inserted in the cooling catheter. Further the heating probe has a light emitting area, and the heating probe is interstitially insertable into the tumour of the treatment lesion. The heat probe is internally cooled by a fluid circulating in said catheter. The apparatus further comprises a first thermal sensor member having at least one sensor area. The first thermal sensor member is positionable at a distance from said boundary. The apparatus also comprises a control unit for controlling a power output of said light source based on a measured first temperature.

Abstract: A kit of parts and a biopsy instrument (1) comprising a base member (10) which extends from a proximal end (10a) to a distal end (10b) along a central geometrical axis (A), wherein at least a distal end portion (10b?) of the base member (10) is shaped as an elongated hollow tube (10), the distal end (10b) being intended to be rotated and at least partly inserted into a tissue (50) from which a biopsy is to be obtained, wherein the elongated hollow tube (10) is provided with a distally facing circular cutting edge (11) defining a mouth (10c) of the distal end (10b) of the elongated hollow tube (10), wherein the elongated hollow tube (10) has, at a distal portion (10b?) of the elongated hollow tube (10), a hollow elongated tubular sample acquiring portion (10b?) having a smooth interior surface (12). The disclosure also relates to a method of acquiring a biopsy.

Abstract: A biopsy instrument (1) comprising a base member (10) which extends from a proximal end (10a) to a distal end (10b) along a central geometrical axis (A), wherein at least a distal end portion (10b?) of the base member (10) is shaped as an elongated hollow tube (10), the distal end (10b) being intended to be at least partly inserted into a tissue (50) from which a biopsy is to be obtained, wherein the elongated hollow tube (10) is provided with a distally facing circular cutting edge (11) defining a mouth (10c) of the distal end (10b) of the elongated hollow tube (10), wherein the elongated hollow tube (10) has, at a distal portion (10b?) of the elongated hollow tube (10), a hollow elongated tubular sample acquiring portion (10b?) having a smooth interior surface (12). The disclosure also relates to a kit of parts and a method of acquiring a biopsy.

Abstract: An apparatus and a system for performing thermotherapy on at least a portion of a tissue site is described. The apparatus and system comprise a heating probe comprising an emitting area. The heating probe is connectable to an energy source for heating the tissue by the emitting area. The apparatus and system comprise a sleeve. The heating probe is arrangable in the sleeve, and the sleeve is configured to be slid along the heating probe in a distal and/or proximal direction for positioning of the emitting area in said portion of tissue for controlling the thermotherapy.

Abstract: A biopsy instrument (1) comprising a base member (10) which extends from a proximal end (10a) to a distal end (10b) along a central geometrical axis (A), wherein at least a distal end portion (10b?) of the base member (10) is shaped as an elongated hollow tube (10), the distal end (10b) being intended to be at least partly inserted into a tissue (50) from which a biopsy is to be obtained, wherein the hollow tube (10) is provided with a distally facing circular cutting edge (11) defining a mouth (10c) of the distal end (10b) of the hollow tube (10), wherein the hollow tube (10) has, at a distal portion (10b?) of the hollow tube (10), a hollow elongated tubular sample acquiring portion (10b?) having a smooth interior surface (12). The disclosure also relates to a kit of parts and a method of acquiring a biopsy.

Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining an anti-tumour immunologic response by thermotherapy of a treatment lesion covering at least a portion of a tumour is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a heating probe comprising an optical fiber and a cooling catheter. The optical fiber is inserted in the cooling catheter. Further the heating probe has a light emitting area, and the heating probe is interstitially insertable into the tumour of the treatment lesion. The heat probe is internally cooled by a fluid circulating in said catheter. The apparatus further comprises a first thermal sensor member having at least one sensor area. The first thermal sensor member is positionable at a distance from said boundary. The apparatus also comprises a control unit for controlling a power output of said light source based on a measured first temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining an anti-tumour immunologic response by thermotherapy of a treatment lesion covering at least a portion of a tumour is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a heating probe comprising an optical fiber and a cooling catheter. The optical fiber is inserted in the cooling catheter. Further the heating probe has a light emitting area, and the heating probe is interstitially insertable into the tumour of the treatment lesion. The heat probe is internally cooled by a fluid circulating in said catheter. The apparatus further comprises a first thermal sensor member having at least one sensor area. The first thermal sensor member is positionable at a distance from said boundary. The apparatus also comprises a control unit for controlling a power output of said light source based on a measured first temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus and a system for performing thermotherapy on at least a portion of a tissue site is described. The apparatus and system comprise a heating probe comprising an emitting area. The heating probe is connectable to an energy source for heating the tissue by the emitting area. The apparatus and system comprise a sleeve. The heating probe is arrangable in the sleeve, and the sleeve is configured to be slid along the heating probe in a distal and/or proximal direction for positioning of the emitting area in said portion of tissue for controlling the thermotherapy.

Abstract: An endoscopic biopsy instrument for obtaining a tissue sample from a body of a patient. The endoscopic biopsy instrument comprising a proximal portion (P) adapted to remain outside of the body of the patient in use, and a distal portion (D) adapted to be inserted into the body of the patient in use. The endoscopic biopsy instrument further comprising a sleeve (9) and a motion transferring member (3). The distal end (3E) of the motion transferring member being adapted to be connected to a rotatable cutting tip (5) being extendable from a distal end of the sleeve, and being configured to obtain a tissue sample from within the body of the patient using rotary motion.

Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining an anti-tumour immunologic response by thermotherapy of a treatment lesion covering at least a portion of a tumour is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a heating probe comprising an optical fiber and a cooling catheter. The optical fiber is inserted in the cooling catheter. Further the heating probe has a light emitting area, and the heating probe is interstitially insertable into the tumour of the treatment lesion. The heat probe is internally cooled by a fluid circulating in said catheter. The apparatus further comprises a first thermal sensor member having at least one sensor area. The first thermal sensor member is positionable at a distance from said boundary. The apparatus also comprises a control unit for controlling a power output of said light source based on a measured first temperature.

Abstract: A partial-length catheter, or an extendable tube or sleeve member of the catheter, is selectively movable within the prostatic urethra to open a urine drainage passageway through and obstructed portion of the prostatic urethra or to open the external urinary sphincter muscle and thereby discharge urine from the bladder. A control element is manipulated at a position exterior of the urinary canal to selectively move the catheter or the extendable tube or sleeve member, thereby selectively controlling urine discharge.

Abstract: A partial-length catheter, or an extendable tube or sleeve member of the catheter, is selectively movable within the prostatic urethra to open a urine drainage passageway through and obstructed portion of the prostatic urethra or to open the external urinary sphincter muscle and thereby discharge urine from the bladder. A control element is manipulated at a position exterior of the urinary canal to selectively move the catheter or the extendable tube or sleeve member, thereby selectively controlling urine discharge.

Abstract: A partial-length catheter, or an extendable tube or sleeve member of the catheter, is selectively movable within the prostatic urethra to open a urine drainage passageway through and obstructed portion of the prostatic urethra or to open the external urinary sphincter muscle and thereby discharge urine from the bladder. A control element is manipulated at a position exterior of the urinary canal to selectively move the catheter or the extendable tube or sleeve member, thereby selectively controlling urine discharge. The catheter may also be used to diagnose urinary retention problems caused by a weak bladder or a prostatic obstruction.

Abstract: A partial-length catheter, or an extendable tube or sleeve member of the catheter, is selectively movable within the prostatic urethra to open a urine drainage passageway through and obstructed portion of the prostatic urethra or to open the external urinary sphincter muscle and thereby discharge urine from the bladder. A control element is manipulated at a position exterior of the urinary canal to selectively move the catheter or the extendable tube or sleeve member, thereby selectively controlling urine discharge. The catheter may also be used to diagnose urinary retention problems caused by a weak bladder or a prostatic obstruction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring parameters and/or properties in a mobile medium, e.g. a liquid or a gas. If acoustic energy is transmitted into a mobile medium, a flow is initiated in the medium. This flow is measured providing information on the properties of the medium. If the medium contains bodies which reflect acoustic and/or optical signals, ultrasound or laser-Doppler is used for measuring the velocity of the bodies. The Doppler-shifted signal provides information on the viscosity of the medium and on the bodies in the medium.