The systems, methods, and apparatus disclosed herein are directed to an exchangeable
working channel for a surgical instrument comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion, and …

Medical instruments with variable bending stiffness profiles are disclosed. A medical
instrument can include a bending stiffness profile comprising a plurality of bending stiffness …

Provided are robotic systems and methods for navigation of luminal network that can
improve strain-based shape sens ing. In one aspect, the system can compare strain-based …

The present application is related to devices, systems, and methods for controlling active
drive systems. In one embodiment, the drive system may include a first surface and a second …

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B1 3, 2003 B1 4, 2003 B1 4, 2003 B1 4, 2003 B2 8, 2003 B1 10, 2003 B1 12, 2003 B1* 4 …

The invention provides a method and apparatus for monitoring a thermal effect of a
conformal thermal treatment to diseased tissue in a target volume. The method includes …

Various exemplary drive apparatuses and associated methods are disclosed for driving an
elongated member, eg, a catheter, sheath, or guidewire. An exemplary drive apparatus may …

Scott M. Smith (57) ABSTRACT Various exemplary drive apparatuses and associated
methods are disclosed for driving an elongated member, eg, a cath eter, sheath, or …

(57) ABSTRACT MRI compatible localization and/or guidance systems for facilitating
placement of an interventional therapy and/or device in vivo include:(a) a mount adapted for …

A prostate therapy system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One
feature of the prostate therapy system is that it can access a prostate lobe transurethrally …