Abstract: The disclosure describes a system that may be used to deliver a plurality of therapies using one portable device. The system includes connector board port that allows a connector board to be removably coupled to the connector board port. The connector board is secured within the delivery device to hide electrical components. In this manner, a variety of connector boards may be provided to allow the delivery device to provide multiple therapies and facilitate upgrades of the device. In addition, the therapy delivery device may include a touch screen user interface, a visual operation indicator, a signal generator, and a fluid pump. In one embodiment, generated signals may be delivered by a peripheral accessory connected to the generator through the connector board, and the generator may generate radio frequency (RF) energy for the purpose of prostate tissue ablation.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a system that may be used to deliver a plurality of therapies using one portable device. The system includes a fluid pump that pumps fluid from a container to a therapy device to treat a patient. The fluid pump resides within a pump bay of the therapy delivery device. The fluid may be used to increase cool a tissue of the patient or clear debris. In one embodiment, generated signals may be delivered by a peripheral accessory connected to the generator through the connector board, and the generator may generate radio frequency (RF) energy for the purpose of prostate tissue ablation, where the effective ablation area of an electrode is increased by the fluid. In addition, the therapy delivery device may include a touch screen user interface, a visual operation indicator, a signal generator, and a removable connector board.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a system that may be used to deliver a plurality of therapies using one portable device. The system includes a pop-up interactive display that is a touch screen for controlling the system while delivering therapy through the use of the delivery device. The touch screen is used by a physician to control the therapy or communicate data to or from another device. In addition, the therapy delivery device may include an operation indicator, a signal generator, a connector board port, a connector board that removably couples to the connector board port, and a fluid pump. Generated signals may be used by a peripheral accessory connected to the generator through the connector board coupled to the connector board port. In particular, the generator may generate radio frequency (RF) energy for the purpose of prostate tissue ablation.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a system that may be used to deliver a plurality of therapies using one portable device. The system includes an operation indicator that visually indicates the power and delivery status to a physician. The visual operation indicator includes a plurality of lights under a translucent cover to emit a glowing light. Light is visible from either side of a screen housing that includes a touch screen, such that the physician can see the indicator from multiple locations within the room. In addition, the therapy delivery device may include a signal generator, a connector board port, a connector board that removably couples to the connector board port, and a fluid pump. Generated signals may be delivered by a peripheral accessory connected to the generator through the connector board, and the generator may generate radio frequency (RF) energy for the purpose of prostate tissue ablation.

Abstract: A device and method for transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) of prostate tissue to alleviate BPH provides ultrasound visualization and/or measurement of the urethra, the prostrate, the ablation lesions and/or other pertinent structures. An ultrasound transducer is positioned at the distal tip of the transurethral needle ablation catheter. The ultrasound transducer provides measurements of the target prostrate tissue in each imaging plane before deployment of the ablation needles. The device may also display the imaged tissue for visualization by a physician.

Abstract: The invention is directed to techniques for providing electrical stimulation to the prostate gland of a patient. In particular, various techniques are described for providing such stimulation in order to treat sexual dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or other disorders. In some embodiments, the stimulation may be provided to the prostate gland to cause erection or ejaculation in order to treat various sexual dysfunctions. In other embodiments, the stimulation may comprise a training sequence of pulses selected to train and modify the cellular structure of the prostate gland in order to treat BPH or similar prostate disorders.