Patent International Class: A61B 1/31

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Instrument for use in the treatment of prolapsed hemorrhoids
Inventor: Scheyer | Patent Number: 7695432

Endoscopic inspection using a flexible sleeve
Inventor: Voloshin, et al. | Patent Number: 7264588

Anal retractor
Inventor: Fehling | Patent Number: 7182730

Endoscopic inspection using a flexible sleeve
Inventor: Voloshin, et al. | Patent Number: 6988988

Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy
Inventor: Ewers, et al. | Patent Number: 6960163

Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy
Inventor: Saadat, et al. | Patent Number: 6960162

Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy
Inventor: Ewers, et al. | Patent Number: 6942613

Self propelled device having a magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system
Inventor: Iddan | Patent Number: 6939290

Optical system
Inventor: Kislev, et al. | Patent Number: 6934093

Multifunctional medical tool
Inventor: Sudakov, et al. | Patent Number: 6923756

Endoscope hood
Inventor: Moriyama | Patent Number: 6916284

Endoscopic retractor instrument and associated method
Inventor: Nakao | Patent Number: 6913610

Micro capsule robot
Inventor: Kim, et al. | Patent Number: 6911004

Endoscope
Inventor: Ogura, et al. | Patent Number: 6899673

Systems and methods for evaluating the urethra and the periurethral tissues
Inventor: Atalar, et al. | Patent Number: 6898454

Steerable endoscope and improved method of insertion
Inventor: Belson | Patent Number: 6890297

Colonoscope apparatus and method
Inventor: Weinberg | Patent Number: 6872178

Steerable endoscope and improved method of insertion
Inventor: Belson | Patent Number: 6869396

Insertion device for an endoscope
Inventor: Butler | Patent Number: 6869393

Camera and light apparatus
Inventor: Gentz | Patent Number: 6860611

Tendon-driven endoscope and methods of insertion
Inventor: Ohline, et al. | Patent Number: 6858005

Method for insertion of an endoscope into the colon
Inventor: Avni, et al. | Patent Number: 6855107

Endoscope
Inventor: Ogura, et al. | Patent Number: 6837849

Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy
Inventor: Ewers, et al. | Patent Number: 6837847

Endoscope having a guide tube
Inventor: Jaffe, et al. | Patent Number: 6837846

Endoscope
Inventor: Ogura, et al. | Patent Number: 6811532

Systems and methods for applying a selected treatment agent into contact with tissue to treat sphincter dysfunction
Inventor: Utley, et al. | Patent Number: 6802841

Endoscope with guiding apparatus
Inventor: Tartaglia, et al. | Patent Number: 6800056

Colonic overtube
Inventor: Butler, et al. | Patent Number: 6793621

Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy
Inventor: Saadat, et al. | Patent Number: 6790173

Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy
Inventor: Saadat, et al. | Patent Number: 6783491

System for detecting the shape of an endoscope using source coils and sense coils
Inventor: Taniguchi, et al. | Patent Number: 6773394

Micro capsule type robot
Inventor: Kim, et al. | Patent Number: 6719684

Locking mechanism for an endoscopic overtube
Inventor: Chang | Patent Number: 6712755

Device for movement along a passage
Inventor: Kelly | Patent Number: 6702735

Catheter introducer system for exploration of body cavities
Inventor: Wendlandt | Patent Number: 6699179

Self-propelled colonoscope
Inventor: Takada | Patent Number: 6695771

Micro-robot for colonoscope with motor locomotion and system for colonoscope using the same
Inventor: Kim, et al. | Patent Number: 6648814

Systems and methods for treating dysfunctions in the intestines and rectum
Inventor: Utley, et al. | Patent Number: 6645201

Endoscope
Inventor: Ogura, et al. | Patent Number: 6638213

Anoscope
Inventor: Fontana | Patent Number: 6616603

Fully-swallowable endoscopic system
Inventor: Ouchi | Patent Number: 6612982

Steerable segmented endoscope and method of insertion
Inventor: Belson, et al. | Patent Number: 6610007

Full thickness resection device
Inventor: Adams | Patent Number: 6605078

Real time mechanical imaging of the prostate
Inventor: Sarvazyan, et al. | Patent Number: 6569108

Flexible trocar with an upturning tube system
Inventor: Pauker, et al. | Patent Number: 6554793

Methods for in vivo magnetic resonance imaging
Inventor: Atalar, et al. | Patent Number: 6549800

Self-propelled colonoscope
Inventor: Takada | Patent Number: 6537206

Apparatus for performing hyperspectral endoscopy
Inventor: Zigler | Patent Number: 6529769

Catheter introducer system for exploration of body cavities
Inventor: Wendlandt | Patent Number: 6517477

System for detecting the shape of an endoscope using source coils and sense coils
Inventor: Taniguchi, et al. | Patent Number: 6511417

Insertion facilitating device for intestinal endoscope
Inventor: Ouchi | Patent Number: 6503192

Illuminated rectal retractor
Inventor: Leonard, et al. | Patent Number: 6497654

Propulsion of a probe in the colon using a flexible sleeve
Inventor: Voloshin, et al. | Patent Number: 6485409

Steerable endoscope and improved method of insertion
Inventor: Belson | Patent Number: 6468203

Self-propelled colonoscope and cleaning process thereof
Inventor: Takada | Patent Number: 6461295

Medical instrument, in particular a rectoscope
Inventor: Boebel, et al. | Patent Number: 6458077

Medical probes with field transducers
Inventor: Acker, et al. | Patent Number: 6453190

Video rectoscope
Inventor: Avni, et al. | Patent Number: 6447444

Illuminated rectal retractor
Inventor: Leonard, et al. | Patent Number: 6428473

Rectal temperature sensing probe
Inventor: Flachman, et al. | Patent Number: 6348039

Medical procedures and apparatus using intrabody probes
Inventor: Acker, et al. | Patent Number: 6332089

Propellant support apparatus for self-propelled colonoscope
Inventor: Takada | Patent Number: 6315713

Creeping colonoscope
Inventor: Farhadi | Patent Number: 6309346

Anchoring and positioning device and method for an endoscope
Inventor: Donofrio | Patent Number: 6277065

Self-propelled colonoscope and cleaning process thereof
Inventor: Takada | Patent Number: 6224544

Attachment with one or more sensors for precise position determination of endoscopes
Inventor: Ben-Haim | Patent Number: 6203493

Position confirmation with learn and test functions
Inventor: Haim, et al. | Patent Number: 6198963

Device and method for access to the colon and small bowel of a patient
Inventor: Klingenstein | Patent Number: 6149581

Guide tube unit for endoscope and method for resecting a tissue
Inventor: Kaji | Patent Number: 6142931

Guide tube unit for endoscope and method for resecting a tissue
Inventor: Kaji | Patent Number: 6142931

Anoscope for internal hemorrhoidectomy
Inventor: Bayer | Patent Number: 6126594

Anorectal angle measurement
Inventor: Young, et al. | Patent Number: 6117091

Endoscopic insertion tube
Inventor: Strong | Patent Number: 6083152

Roll-back tube system
Inventor: Viebach, et al. | Patent Number: 6077219

Self-propelled colonoscope
Inventor: Takada | Patent Number: 6071234

Rectoscope with semi-reflective tube surface
Inventor: Storz, deceased | Patent Number: 6039687

Endoscope with stretchable flexible sheath covering
Inventor: Madni, et al. | Patent Number: 6007482

Sensor device for spacial imaging of endoscopes
Inventor: Shan | Patent Number: 5957833

Sigmoid splint device for endoscopy
Inventor: Chang | Patent Number: 5941815

Anchoring and positioning device and method for an endoscope
Inventor: Donofrio | Patent Number: 5938585

Viewing method and apparatus particularly useful for viewing the interior of the large intestine
Inventor: Avny, et al. | Patent Number: 5819736

Sigmoid splint device for endoscopy
Inventor: Chang | Patent Number: 5779624

Sensor device for spacial imaging of endoscopes
Inventor: Shan | Patent Number: 5728044

Methods and apparatus for providing suction and/or irrigation in a rigid endoscope while maintaining visual contact with a target area through the endoscope
Inventor: Saad | Patent Number: 5725478

Guiding apparatus for guiding an insertable body within an inspected object
Inventor: Ueda, et al. | Patent Number: 5681260

Thumb ring for an endoscopic apparatus
Inventor: Held | Patent Number: 5618258

Method and apparatus for moving an endoscope along a canal-shaped cavity
Inventor: Grundl, et al. | Patent Number: 5586968

Ultrasonic doppler blood flow detector for hemorrhoid artery ligation
Inventor: Morinaga | Patent Number: 5570692

Self-propelled colonoscope
Inventor: Takada | Patent Number: 5562601

Device for transanal resectate extraction
Inventor: Schulken, et al. | Patent Number: 5556371

Collapsible access channel system
Inventor: Jones | Patent Number: 5503616

Variable flexibility endoscope system
Inventor: Sekiguchi, et al. | Patent Number: 5482029

Solo operated hemorrhoid ligator rectoscope
Inventor: Budding | Patent Number: 5464412

Method for two dimensional real time color doppler ultrasound imaging of bodily structures through the gastro intestinal wall
Inventor: Frazin, et al. | Patent Number: 5394878

Tubular inserting device with variable rigidity
Inventor: Bauerfeind, et al. | Patent Number: 5337733

Method for endoscopic examination of body cavity using chemilumine-scent light source
Inventor: Lonky | Patent Number: 5329938

Endoscope device
Inventor: Bob, et al. | Patent Number: 5259364

Body cavity introducer
Inventor: Brefka, et al. | Patent Number: 5249568

Method and apparatus for determining the motility of a region in the human body
Inventor: Silverstein, et al. | Patent Number: 5247938

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