US20050267455A1 - Electrosurgery with infiltration anesthesia - Google Patents
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- Coagulation also may be carried out using a high frequency generator source and is accomplished by denaturation of tissue proteins due to thermal damage. Interrupted or discontinuous waveforms typically are employed to carry out coagulation. Coagulation is considered generically as including:
- present day electrosurgical generators may be controlled to blend cutting and coagulating waveforms.
- a lower amplitude continuous sine waveform is combined with higher amplitude coagulate pulses prior to output voltage elevation by power amplification procedures or the like.
- Paramount to the cutting procedure is the generation of an arc within the evoked vapor phase.
- the cutting electrode When cutting is being performed, the cutting electrode is not in mechanical contact with tissue, but rather rides on a vapor film as it is moved through the tissue. Thus, it is the separation between the cutting electrode and tissue which allows the possibility for arc formation while cutting. With the existence of this arc, current flow is highly confined, arcs by their nature being quite localized in both space and time, consisting of very short high current density discharges.
- Electrosurgical generators generally are configured to derive a requisite arc formation with an active electrode of fixed geometry.
- the active electrodes may take the shape of a rod or spade-shaped scalpel.
- Arc formation requires technique on the part of the surgeon, the electrode being gradually moved toward target tissue until the spacing-based impedance is suited for striking an arc.
- the energy creating the arc typically is generated by a resonant inverter operating at an RF frequency. Control over such inverters is problematic, inasmuch as the arc represents a negative dynamic impedance.
- some regulation of voltage feeding the RF invertors is carried out, however, overall output control is based upon a power level selection.
- an assembly referred to as a “precursor electrode” is employed.
- the forwardmost portion of the instrument tip supports the precursor electrode assembly. That electrode assembly is initially positioned within a small incision at the commencement of the procedure, whereupon it is electrosurgically excited and the instrument tip then is advanced to a target confronting position.
- the generator exhibits constant voltage and variable power attributes addressing the requirement for sustaining an arc at a dynamic electrode assembly.
- the generator design also recognizes the operational aspect of initially creating or “striking” an arc both at the precursor electrode assembly and at the capture component cutting cables at the outset of a procedure.
- the electrodes will be embedded or in direct contact with tissue.
- the conventional surgical technique of spacing the cutting electrode from tissue to start an arc thus is not a practical approach to arc formation.
- the generator elevates a control voltage to an extent effecting arc creation at an elevated power level for a boost interval of time which is relatively short but heretofore elected to assure arc creation.
- the enabling boost control signal has been sustained for 375 milliseconds.
- the generator is marketed as a “Model 3000 Controller” by Neothermia Corporation (supra).
- Local anesthetic agents are weakly basic tertiary amines, which are manufactured as chloride salts.
- the molecules are amphipathic, and have the function of the agents and their pharmacokinetic behavior can be explained by the structure of the molecule.
- Each local anesthetic has a lipophilic side; a hydrophilic-ionic side; an intermediate chain, and, within the connecting chain, a bond. That bond determines the chemical classification of the agents into esters and amides. It also determines the pathway for metabolism.
- Local anesthesia is commonly administered (1) in the spine (caudal and epidural anesthesia), (2) between the ribs (inter costal anesthesia), (3) into the dental pulp (intra pulpal), (4) intravenous regional anesthesia (where a tourniquet is used to prevent anesthetic from entering systemic circulation, Bier block), (5) regionally injected anesthetic which forms “walls” of anesthesia encircling the operative field (field block) and (6) highly localized injection of the anesthetic close to the nerves located within the operative field (nerve block).
- the active anesthetic drug is administered for the purposes of intentionally interrupting neural function and thereby providing pain relief.
- Lidocaine is the first amide local anesthetic and the local anesthetic agent with the most versatility and thus popularity. It has intermediate potency, toxicity, onset, and duration, and it can be used for virtually any local anesthetic application. Because of its widespread use, more knowledge is available about metabolic pathways than of any other agent. Similarly, toxicity with is well known.
- Vasoconstrictors have been employed with the local anesthetics.
- epinephrine has been added to local anesthetic solutions for a variety of reasons throughout most of the twentieth century to alter the outcome of conduction blockaid. Its use in conjunction with infiltration anesthesia consistently results in lower plasma levels of the agent. See generally:
- the drugs necessarily are diluted.
- the commonly used anesthetic drug is injected intramuscularly to effect a nerve block or field block using concentrations typically in the range of 0.4% to 2.0% (weight percent).
- the diluent contains 0.9% sodium chloride.
- isotonic saline is used as the diluent due to the fact that its osmolarity at normal body temperature (for example 37° C.) is 286 milliOsmols/liter which is close to that of cellular fluids and plasma which have an osmolarity of 310 milliOsmols/liter.
- the osmotic pressure developed across the semipermeable cell membranes is minimal when isotonic saline is injected intramuscularly and extracellularly. Consequently, there is no injury to the tissue's cells surrounded by this diluent since there is no significant gradient which can cause fluids to either enter or leave the cells surrounded by the diluent. It is generally accepted that diluents having an osmalarity in the range 240 to 340 milliOsmols/liter are isotonic solutions and therefore can be safely injected intramuscularly.
- the present invention is addressed to a method for carrying out surgical procedures wherein a target tissue is accessed through use of an electrosurgical cutting electrode assembly.
- Such electrode employment calls for a reliable formation of a cutting arc, and importantly, a sustaining of that cutting arc as it is advanced through animal tissue.
- the method described is one predicated upon a studied recognition of the significant resistance load variations encountered by an electrosurgical system in the course of its use. Such significant load variations may be witnessed in the course of very minor advancement increments of an electrode as it cuts through tissue.
- Electrosurgically-based tissue specimen recovery for example, from the female breast region conventionally has been carried out in conjunction with a preliminary administration by injection of a local anesthetic.
- a local anesthetic is lidocaine with or without minor additions of a vaso restrictive component such as epinephrine.
- epinephrine a vaso restrictive component
- isotonic diluent heretofore somewhat universally elected as an aqueous normal saline solution.
- Studies undertaken to evolve the instant methodology have indicated that the high conductivity of the conventional diluent serves in an excessive number of cases to defeat critical electrosurgical arc formation at otherwise electrically excited cutting electrodes.
- the method of the invention addresses these consequences involved with the use of a local anesthetic with a saline-based diluent by substituting a diluent exhibiting significantly higher resistivity or, inversely, lower conductivity. Encountered tissue load resistances have been observed to significantly and advantageously elevate with the use of the latter diluent. Where the noted accumulations or pockets of a local anesthetic solution are encountered, for example, in the female breast glandular structure, while the electrode-supported arc may quench within the pocket of anesthetic solution, it reappears upon engaging tissue following a traverse of that pocket.
- a fluid evacuation system is employed with the instrumentation having a vacuum port assembly located in adjacency with the tip of the instrument.
- Deployment of the capture component is carried out in a pulsed or intermittent fashion wherein an arc is caused to be formed and the capture component is deployed or advanced for an incremental distance or time interval.
- a pause mode is entered into by the system which permits the evacuation system to remove any encountered pockets or accumulations of local anesthetic solution.
- the cutting arc is then reestablished and the capture component is advanced again on an intermittent basis until such time as full specimen capture is completed.
- Transparent conduiting is employed with the evacuation system such that the practitioner may observe whether fluids are being evacuated from the situs of the capture. As long as those fluids are seen to egress through the conduiting, the pause interval or mode is maintained.
- the invention accordingly, comprises the method possessing the steps which are exemplified in the following detailed description.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a system employing the method of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the instrument shown in FIG. 1 with a disposable component being shown removed from a reusuable component;
- FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view of the instrument of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is a top view of a leaf assembly employed with the instrument of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 5 is a general sectional view of a capture component and associated drive tube
- FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a leaf employed with the capture component shown in FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a partial sectional view of the forward region of the instrument of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 8 is a front view of the forward portion of the instrument shown in FIG. 1 with components oriented prior to deployment of capture component leafs;
- FIG. 9 is a front view of the forward portion of the instrument of FIG. 1 showing the orientation of components as the leafs of its capture component are being deployed;
- FIG. 10 is a partial sectional view of the disposable component of the instrument shown in FIG. 2 schematically showing a deployment of capture component leafs to a maximum diametric extent;
- FIG. 11 is a partial sectional view of the instrument of FIG. 10 schematically showing the orientation of capture component leafs at the completion of capture of a tissue volume;
- FIG. 12 is a partial sectional view of the instrument shown in FIG. 1 with the capture component leafs schematically depicted at a maximum diametric extent orientation for use with a larger tissue volume sample;
- FIG. 13 is a partial sectional view of the instrument of FIG. 12 schematically showing the orientation of capture component leafs in an orientation of full capture;
- FIG. 14 is a block schematic diagram of the electrosurgical generator and control features employed with the method of the invention.
- FIG. 15 is a chart plotting the range of electrical resistivities in ohm-centimeters for identified human tissues and blood as well as for saline-based local anesthetic and dextrose-based local anesthetic;
- FIG. 16 is a graph showing power verses resistance profiles for electrosurgical generators employed with the method of the invention.
- FIG. 17 is another graph displaying power verses resistance profiles for electrosurgical generators employed with the method of the invention and showing a preferred profile
- FIG. 18A is schematic representation illustrating animal studies undertaken in conjunction with the method of the invention.
- FIG. 18B is a schematic representation of a resistance measuring needle employed with the studies represented at FIG. 18A ;
- FIG. 19 is a graph plotting electrical resistance verses elapsed time following anesthetic injection with respect to animal studies carried out in connection with the method of the invention.
- FIG. 20 is an anatomical representation of a human female breast
- FIG. 21A is a schematic elevational view of a phantom breast study undertaken in conjunction with the method of the invention.
- FIG. 21B is a top view of the phantom breast study undertaken in connection with FIG. 21A ;
- FIG. 22 is an oscillotrace of an electrosurgical generator output monitored during an animal study wherein a saline-based local anesthetic was employed;
- FIG. 23 is an oscillotrace of an electrosurgical generator output undertaken with the animal study of FIG. 22 but utilizing a dextrose-based local anesthetic;
- FIG. 24A-24C combine to illustrate an intermittent actuation of the instrument of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 25 is an oscillotrace outline and boost control signal representation illustrating an optimization of boost level voltages
- FIG. 26 is a schematic view of a local anesthetic injection protocol demonstrating an ensemble effect
- FIG. 27A-27G combine as labeled thereon to provide a flow chart describing the method of the invention.
- the present method for carrying out surgical procedures utilizing an arc-creating electrosurgical electrode assembly looks in one aspect to the isolating and retrieving of a tissue sample volume, for the most part, evolved in the course of carrying out animal studies and trials with the above-identified surgical system of Neothermia Corporation. Accordingly, in the discourse to follow, the salient aspects of that system are described to afford an enhanced understanding of test data revealed herein. Certain of that test data is set forth in Appendices A and B annexed hereto, while other such data is assembled in tabular as well as graphic form.
- System 10 comprises a tissue retrieval instrument represented generally at 12 which includes a reusuable component represented generally at 14 .
- Component 14 sometimes is referred to herein as the “handle”.
- Instrument 12 additionally includes a disposable component represented generally at 16 , the rearward portion of which is removably mounted within the polymeric housing 18 of reusable component 14 .
- Disposable component 16 includes an elongate delivery cannula represented generally at 22 which extends along a longitudinal cannula or instrument axis 24 .
- the distal end of delivery cannula 22 extends through a rotatable, externally threaded connector 26 .
- Connector 26 is treadably engaged within the housing 18 .
- Delivery cannula 22 further extends through a suction manifold 28 which is a component of an evacuation system. Manifold 28 is retained in position on cannula 22 by a collar 30 .
- the forward region of the cannula 22 as represented at 32 , extends to a distal end or tip represented generally at 34 .
- Suction or vacuum manifold 28 is in vacuum conveying and fluid receiving relationship through delivery cannula 22 with four intake ports identified at 35 at forward region 22 . Two of those four intake ports 35 are revealed in the figure. Located adjacent intake ports 35 is a blocking ring 37 which functions to block any migration of steam or smoke along the outer surface of delivery cannula 22 . Vacuum is conveyed to and fluid is received from suction manifold 28 via a flexible transparent polymeric tube 36 . Tube 36 is shown to extend from manifold 28 into press fit connection with connectors 38 and 40 flexible tube or hose of larger diametric extent shown at 41 . Hose 41 extends to a fluid trap 42 which is in vacuum communication via flexible hose 45 with the suction input of a suction pump assembly 43 .
- Vacuum or suction pump assembly 43 can be of a type marketed under the trade designation “VersaVac 2” by Stackhouse, Inc. of Palm Springs, Calif. Pump assembly 43 may be actuated into operation from a switch arrangement shown generally at 44 or through utilization of a foot switch 50 coupled to the pump assembly 43 via a cable 52 .
- Connectors as at 38 are positioned on each side of the housing 18 and function additionally to support a stabilizer handgrip, for example, the annulus-shaped grip represented at 54 .
- a stabilizer handgrip for example, the annulus-shaped grip represented at 54 .
- Positioned at the forward portion of the housing 18 are three button switches 56 - 58 which function, respectively as an arm/disarm switch; an energize position switch; and a start tissue capture switch.
- switches 56 - 58 on each side of housing 18 are linear arrays of LED based indicator or cueing lights, one such array being represented generally at 60 .
- the visual cues provided by the indicators at 60 from the forward region of housing 18 toward the rear region thereof provide a start/reset cue as a green light; a tissue capture complete cue provided as a green light; a start tissue capture cue (above switch 58 ) provided as a yellow light; an energize position cue (above switch 57 ) provided as a yellow light; and an arm/disarm tissue capture cue (above switch 56 ) provided as a green light.
- Energization and control is provided to the instrument 12 via a multi-strand cable 62 which connects with a combined control assembly and electrosurgical generator console represented generally at 64 .
- connection of the cable 62 with the console 64 is shown at a multi-lead connector 66 which is coupled to a console connector 68 .
- the electrosurgically active electrode assembly of the instrument 12 performs in monopolar fashion.
- a conventional, relatively large, dispersive return electrode assembly as shown in general at 70 is positioned against the skin surface of the patient.
- Assembly 70 is configured as having two electrode components 72 and 74 which are connected via cable 76 and connector 78 to console connector 80 .
- a return electrode may be positioned at the surface of delivery cannula 22 near its distal end in place of the illustrated use of return 70 .
- Switch 82 Power is supplied to the circuitry at console 64 upon actuation of an on/off switch 82 .
- switch 82 When switch 82 is in an “on” orientation, a green visual indicator LED 84 located above the switch is energized. Proper connection of the cable 62 and connector 66 with console connector 68 is indicated by an illuminated green LED 86 positioned above connector 68 . This connection test is carried out by directing current to a coding resistor within housing 18 .
- a three-pedal foot switch represented generally at 88 is coupled via a cable 90 to the rear panel of console 64 . The three pedals, 88 a - 88 c of switch 88 emulates and provide alternative switching with respect to button switches 56 - 58 .
- a start/reset switch 92 is operationally associated with an LED indicator light 94 which illuminates in a green color upon actuation of that switch.
- a yellow position mode visual cue LED representing an energization of a precursor electrode at tip 34 is shown at 96 . This LED provides a yellow output during the electrosurgical advancement of delivery cannula tip 34 into confronting adjacency with a targeted tissue volume.
- a green, arm capture mode visual cue is provided by an LED 98 to represent an arming of the tissue capture feature of instrument 12 .
- a yellow capture mode visual cue is provided by an LED 100 to represent the start of and carrying out a tissue capture procedure and upon completion of such capture, a green capture complete mode visual cue is provided by a green LED 102 .
- a pause mode condition is represented by the energization of a green LED 104 . In general, the pause mode is entered during a procedure by releasing capture switch 58 or foot switch 88 c .
- the active capture electrodes of the instrument 12 are not energized and deployment of the capture component is halted.
- the practitioner again depresses footswitch 88 c or capture switch 58 .
- the capture mode continues, in effect, from the orientation where it left off.
- a patient circuit safety monitor circuit (PCSM) carries out a self test.
- PCSM patient circuit safety monitor circuit
- start/reset switch 94 On subsequent actuation of start/reset switch 94 , a fault test with respect to the two electrode components 72 and 74 is performed. In the event the latter test fails, then both visual and aural pulsating warning cues are activated, the visual cue being provided at a red LED 106 located adjacent connector 80 .
- the disposable component 16 of instrument 12 is revealed in an orientation prior to insertion within the housing 18 of reusable component 14 .
- This disposable component 14 is sometimes referred to herein as the “probe”.
- delivery cannula 22 is seen extending forwardly from a cylindrically-shaped support housing 108 .
- the forward region of support housing 108 supports the rotatable connector 26 .
- the connector 26 is configured with external threads 110 which are fixed for rotation with a knurled flange 112 .
- an upstanding indexing pin 114 which, during installation of the disposable component 16 is slidably received within an upwardly disposed elongate slot 116 extending internally along an elongate receiving cavity 118 .
- Internal threads 120 within cavity 118 threadably engage the external threads 110 of connector 26 when the disposable component 16 is inserted within the reusable component 14 .
- indexing pin 114 on support housing 108 Positioned opposite indexing pin 114 on support housing 108 are two, spaced apart electrical contacts 122 and 124 which are oriented to make wiping contact with corresponding electrical terminals disposed within housing 18 upon insertion of support housing 108 within the receiving cavity 118 .
- Contacts 122 and 124 selectively receive electrosurgical cutting current which is applied respectively to a precursor electrode assembly at tip 32 and the electrosurgical cutting and pursing cables associated with a capture component retained within delivery cannula 22 .
- Those pursing cables extend from the capture component within delivery cannula 22 to a cable terminator component having guidance tabs or ears, one of which is revealed at 126 slidably mounted within an elongate stabilizer slot 130 arranged in parallel with axis 24 .
- a corresponding guidance tab and slot combination is found at the opposite side of support housing 108 .
- Located forwardly of the slots as at 130 are two additional elongate drive slots, one of which is shown at 134 similarly arranged in parallel with axis 24 .
- the outwardly extending ears or guide tabs of a drive assembly drive member extend from these slots and are seen at 138 and 140 .
- These ears or tabs 138 and 140 support rearwardly disposed driven surfaces which are used to impart forward movement to the drive assembly. This forward movement functions to deploy a capture component from delivery cannula 22 .
- a motor assembly is represented generally at 160 .
- Assembly 160 is formed of a d.c. electric motor 160 a which is combined with a planetary gear assembly 160 b .
- Assembly 160 provides a rotational output at a stainless steel bellows-shaped somewhat flexible coupler 162 and is located within a motor mount chamber 164 . Within that chamber 164 the motor assembly 160 is permitted some self-aligning movement but is restrained from rotational movement by a torque stop component 166 .
- coupler 162 extends through a taurus-shaped fluid seal 168 located within a sealed chamber 170 .
- This flexible seal 168 does not constrain the coupler 162 and permits the noted self-alignment of the motor assembly 160 with respect to an elongate rod-shaped translation component 172 .
- Component 172 is seen extending forwardly to a rotatable and fixed connection with a thrust bearing 174 .
- Bearing 174 provides support against all of the driving forces imposed from the motor assembly 160 .
- the rod-shaped threaded translation component 172 is threadably engaged with a transfer assembly represented generally at 176 .
- Transfer assembly 176 comprises a ball screw or nut component 178 threadably engaged with the threads of component 172 and a generally Y-shaped yoke 180 which is configured having spaced apart drive members formed to extend to a position spaced from but aligned for driven engagement with the tabs or ears 138 and 140 ( FIG. 2 ) of a drive member when the support housing 108 initially is inserted in the receiving cavity 118 .
- a sleeve is provided over the output drive shaft of assembly 160 , while a corresponding stepped-down diameter at component 172 provides a shoulder against which the coupler 162 abuts.
- Electrosurgical cutting current as well as control inputs and outputs are introduced from cable 62 to the housing 18 .
- Two of the multi-lead components, certain of which are revealed at 181 extend to a contact clamp 182 which retains two contacts for supplying electrosurgical cutting energy to contacts 122 and 124 of the disposable component 16 .
- FIG. 3 also reveals some details of the tip 34 of delivery cannula 22 . That tip 34 is depicted as it is utilized for relatively smaller tissue volumes, for example, encompassed within a diametric extent of about 10 mm.
- the tip incorporates four precursor electrode components arranged in a cross-shape symmetrically about longitudinal axis 24 . Three of the electrosurgical cutting portions of the precursor electrodes are revealed at 184 - 186 located just forwardly of a truncated cone-shaped ceramic (alumina) protective tip 190 .
- Tip 190 functions to provide an arc-resistant or arc isolating tip portion preventing its thermal breakdown. Rearwardly of ceramic tip 190 are polymeric tip components 192 and 194 which are coupled to delivery cannula 22 .
- tip components 192 and 194 are referred to in certain of the data compilations as “plastic”.
- Component 194 is seen to carry the earlier-described suction ports 35 and blocking ring 37 .
- Component 192 provides a ramp structure for a sequence of five thin stainless steel leafs of a capture component, the tips of which carry braided stainless steel pursing cables which are electrosurgically excited to create an arc for cutting purposes and which create a pursing action while cutting to form a cage-like structure around a targeted tissue volume.
- the precursor electrodes, leafs, pursing cable and cannula may be constructed of non-ferromagnetic material (e.g., titanium, nitinol) to enable use of this device with magnetic resonance image guidance of a biopsy procedure.
- Each of these leafs terminates in eyelets at its leading edge one of which are represented generally at 196 .
- the polymeric tip components 192 and 194 cooperate to form a guidance assembly represented generally at 198 which functions to direct the leafs, appropriately spaced apart and at a proper attack angle, in a capture maneuver. That attack angle for the instant embodiment is 450 .
- Delivery cannula 22 has a relatively small diametric extent, for example, about 5 mm.
- an earlier-noted capture component comprised of a pentagonally-shaped stainless steel elongate leaf structure with a leading edge formed with dual eyelets which carry a five pursing cable assembly.
- the capture component is represented generally at 200 at a stage in its fabrication prior to the attachment of the noted pursing cables along with polymeric guide tubes. As revealed in the sectional view of FIG.
- the capture component 200 has a generally pentagonal cross-sectional configuration initially chemically milled from flat stainless steel stock such that the forward portion 202 is formed with a sequence of five leafs having a thickness of 0.003 inch and a widthwise extent of 0.080 inch.
- the five leafs are shown in these figures at 210 - 214 and extend from a pentagonal base portion 218 ( FIG. 4 ) to the noted dual eyelet tips 196 .
- Each of the leafs 210 - 214 is chemically milled with a somewhat centrally disposed groove extending longitudinally along its length. Within each groove, as seen in FIG. 5 , there is adhered a polyamide flexible guide tube.
- These guide tubes are quite small, having, for example, an outside diameter of about 0.020 inch and a wall thickness of about 0.0015 inch.
- the guide tubes are shown in FIG. 5 at 220 - 224 as being adhesively attached to respective leafs 210 - 214 .
- Each of the guide tubes 220 - 224 slidably guides a pursing cable as shown respectively at 230 - 234 .
- These multi-strand stainless steel cables have a diameter of about 0.005 inch.
- the polyamide guide tubes 220 - 224 are attached by initially adhesively coupling them to the noted troughs.
- the coating which has a thickness of about 0.001 inch, is a vapor-phase polymerized conformal coating marketed under the trade designation “Parylene”.
- Parylene is the generic name for members of a polymer series. The basic member of the series, called Parylene C is poly-para-xylene, a completely linear, highly crystalline material. Such coatings are available from parylene coating service companies such as Specialty Coating Systems, of Indianapolis, Ind. Looking momentarily to FIG. 6 , a cross sectional view of leaf 210 is revealed in combination with guide tube 220 . A parylene coating is represented at 226 .
- FIG. 4 reveals the eyelet structure at the leading edge of capture component 200 .
- the leading edge containing the eyelets are bent outwardly from the orientation shown prior to the attachment to and extension of cables through them.
- the capture component 200 is weldably attached to a drive tube or drive member 236 which extends rearwardly into support housing 108 and into engagement with the drive member associated with the tabs or ears 138 and 140 ( FIG. 2 ).
- the forward region 32 and tip 34 of delivery cannula 22 are revealed in sectional detail.
- the delivery cannula 22 is seen extending forwardly to the earlier-described polymeric (polyetherimide) tip component 194 .
- Delivery cannula 22 is electrically insulated with a five mil thick polyolefin shrink tube 238 extending to a border 240 at component 194 .
- Next inboard from the internal surface of the delivery cannula 22 are the five capture component leafs in pentagonal configuration, portions of two of which being shown at 210 and 212 . Note the now outwardly bent orientation of the eyelets for these leaf structures.
- a stainless steel support tube 242 which is mounted at the rearward portion of the support housing 108 of disposable component 16 and extends forwardly through delivery cannula 22 to a flared region 244 engaging polymeric tip component 192 .
- This flaring is found to be helpful in permitting the support tube to overcome the rather substantial forwardly direct forces occurring during forward deployment of the capture component leafs and cables.
- the somewhat annular space between cannula 22 and support tube 242 provides a fluid evacuation and suction conduit which extends to the five suction or vacuum intake ports 35 .
- an electrosurgical precursor electrode tube 246 Extending inside support tube 242 is an electrosurgical precursor electrode tube 246 which also extends to the rearward portion of support housing 108 for purposes of both support and receiving electrosurgical cutting energy transmitted through electrical contact 122 ( FIG. 2 ). As the precursor electrode tube 246 extends rearwardly, it is electrically insulated from support tube 242 by a polymeric shrink wrap 248 .
- the precursor electrodes are mounted as a subassembly of four stainless steel electrode wires having a generally elongate L-shape, two of which are shown in conjunction with the electrodes 184 and 185 . In this regard, the elongate components of these electrodes 184 and 185 are shown respectively at 250 and 251 extending into a subassembly tube 252 .
- FIG. 7 reveals an enlarged representation of the precursor electrodes in conjunction with a stylized locus of travel 254 for the pursing cable and leaf combination as they extend over and about a target tissue volume represented in phantom at 256 .
- the configuration and relative dimensioning of the pursing cable electrodes and precursor electrodes is, for example, that involved with 10 mm diameter tissue specimen capture as discussed in detail later herein. It may be observed from the shape of the cutting locus 254 that the instrument is called upon to sustain a cutting arc at the pursing cables while accommodating initially for an expanding surface area or pursing cable length and then a contracting one. Additionally, this arc must be sustainable for a variety of tissue environments.
- the electrosurgical generator will confront or “see” some variation in total electrical resistance as is established by the cutting arc itself, the tissue with associated blood, and as discussed herein, the local anesthetic which will have been intramuscularly injected just prior to the commencement of the procedure.
- both the precursor electrodes 184 - 187 and the arc supporting cables 230 - 234 at their confronting portions are initially and at any restart embedded in tissue as opposed to being spaced from the tissue surface.
- This necessary initial tissue engagement is ameliorated by the application of a boost voltage level to create an arc at the initiation of electrosurgical cutting, whether at the outset of the procedure or following a stop (pause) in the procedure.
- the boost condition e.g., 1200-1400 volts, peak-to-peak
- the boost condition is present now for only a minimal boost interval sufficient to create a cutting arc.
- Such minimization of the boost interval is elected for the purpose of minimizing any arc induced damage (artifacts) to the captured tissue specimen. It is important that the tissue specimen be available for subsequent analysis in pathology. Accordingly, thermal injury to the biopsy specimen and surrounding healthy tissue is avoided notwithstanding the necessity of assuring the presence of a cutting arc when the system is within a capture mode.
- FIG. 7 also reveals that polymeric tip component 194 functions as a guide for the leafs 210 - 214 .
- polymeric tip component 192 is configured with five ramps arranged at a 45° angle with respect to the instrument axis 24 . One of those ramps is shown at 258 in conjunction with leaf 210 . These ramps provide for the 45° angle of attack of leafs 210 - 214 as they emerge during a capture procedure.
- precursor electrodes 184 - 187 will have a tissue cutting and confronting length of about 6.5 mm to 7.0 mm for employment with a maximum effective capture diameter for the capture component 200 of 10 mm to 20 mm. Where that effective diameter expands above 20 mm up to 40 mm, the corresponding expanse of the precursor electrodes or their lengthwise confronting extent will be about 10 mm to 15 mm.
- the electrodes When configured having one of the larger lengthwise extents, the electrodes are slightly canted forwardly and are made resilient so as to be capable of flexing forwardly as the electrosurgically excited pursing cables physically contact the precursor electrodes. During this procedure, the precursor electrodes are open-circuited and permitted to be reenergized as they are urged into alignment with the capture component leafs. This temporary reenergization of the longer precursor electrodes is found to be beneficial as the electrodes retract or bend toward the larger tissue samples being captured.
- FIGS. 8 and 9 present front views of the delivery cannula 22 tip 34 , illustrating in particular the orientation of the precursor electrodes, as well as the leafs and cables in a retracted state in FIG. 8 and as the leafs and cables emerge in FIG. 9 .
- the active area extent exhibited by the electrosurgically cutting portions of cables 230 - 234 is somewhat small but slightly larger than at full pursing at the completion of the procedure.
- the five leaf tips of leafs 210 - 214 are visible in connection with portions of the pursing cables 230 - 234 .
- the precursor electrodes 184 - 187 When in this orientation, the precursor electrodes 184 - 187 will have been excited to form an arc while the instrument 12 is maneuvered into an orientation wherein the tip 34 is in confronting relationship with the targeted tissue volume, a geometry shown in stylized fashion in FIG. 7 .
- the precursor electrode structure then is deactivated (open circuited) and the capture component 200 is deployed in conjunction with the arc-forming excitation of pursing cables 230 - 234 with electrosurgical cutting energy.
- a boost voltage is called for, for the noted boost interval adequate to evoke formation of a cutting arc between the active portions of cables 230 - 234 and confronting tissue. In general, that boost interval occurs before deployment of the leafs 210 - 214 commences.
- FIG. 9 shows that as the leafs 210 - 214 are deployed, the pursing cables 230 - 234 are being “played out” and the effective diametric extent of the capture component is expanding to circumscribe the targeted tissue volume to be removed.
- cable 230 slides through guide tube 220 and is attached to the tip of leaf 214 .
- Cable 231 slides through guide tube 221 and is attached to the tip of leaf 213 .
- Cable 232 slides through guide tube 222 and is attached to the tip of leaf 212 .
- Cable 233 slides through guide tube 223 and is attached to the tip of leaf 211 ; and cable 234 slides through guide tube 224 and is attached to the tip of leaf 210 .
- FIG. 10 a partial sectional view of the support housing 108 of disposable component 16 is provided.
- the support tube 242 is seen to extend to engagement with a bulkhead 270 at the rearward portion of support housing 108 .
- the tube 242 is retained in position by a collar 272 .
- Extending through the support tube 242 is the earlier-described precursor tube 246 absent the insulative shrink wrap covering 248 .
- Precursor electrode tube 246 is seen to be in abutting contact with electrical contact 122 . With this arrangement, electrosurgical cutting energy can be conveyed from the contact 122 into the tube 246 and thence to the precursor electrodes 184 - 187 .
- the rearward portion of the capture component drive assembly is represented generally at 274 and is seen to include the earlier-described drive tube 236 and a drive member 276 .
- the integrally formed ears 130 and 140 ( FIG. 2 ) of drive member 276 are not seen. However, note that it is coupled to the end of drive tube 236 and both that tube 236 and the drive member 276 slidably move over support tube 242 along the instrument axis 24 .
- the yoke 180 described in connection with FIG. 3 engages the ears 138 and 140 to move drive assembly 274 forwardly by virtue of its abuttable engagement with ears or tabs 138 and 140 ( FIGS. 2 and 3 ).
- Pursing cables 230 - 234 extend rearwardly outboard of the drive tube 236 into the internal cavity 278 of support housing 108 . Two of these pursing cables are symbolically represented at 230 and 231 . These cables slidably extend through a corresponding five channels extending through drive member 276 , one of which is shown at 280 . The cables 220 - 234 extend further to a fixed connection with a polymeric cable terminator component 282 . Component 282 is slidably mounted upon support tube 242 and includes a forward ferrule or collar 284 which is press-fitted over the cables 230 - 234 .
- the cables then extend through a central flange portion 286 of component 282 for rigid and electrical connection with a rearward ferrule or collar 288 .
- Collar 288 is coupled to a flexible electrical cable 290 which extends to an electrical connection with electrical connector 124 .
- Cable 290 is of a length permitting it to follow the cable terminator component 282 as it slides forwardly. Accordingly, electrosurgical cutting energy is supplied to the cables 230 - 234 from connector 124 , cable 290 and the ferrule 288 .
- Cable terminator component 282 is stabilized by two outwardly extending ears or tabs, one of which is described in connection with FIG. 2 as a tab 126 riding within stabilizer slot 130 .
- a cable stop 292 Positioned forwardly of cable terminator component 282 is a cable stop 292 .
- the collar-shaped stop 292 is adhesively fixed to support tube 242 at a location defining the maximum diametric extent developed by the leading edge of the capture component 200 leafs. That maximum diametric extent is represented in the instant figure in symbolic fashion as extending over a tissue volume and about halfway over a targeted tissue volume shown in dashed line fashion at 294 . Note the proximity of the evacuation system vacuum intake ports 35 with respect to the cutting locus of the capture component 200 .
- a drive safety stop mechanism comprised of stop member 304 is fixed within cavity 278 to limit the forward movement of drive assembly 274 beyond a location representing a full pursing or contracting of the capture component 200 for the elected maximum diametric extent of capture. Such unwanted movement may occur, for example, with the failure of cable stop 292 to halt forward movement of cable terminator component 282 .
- the procedure carried out with the system 10 initially involves the administration of a local anesthetic percutaneously at the site of an intended biopsy.
- Practitioners may, for example, inject an infiltration local anesthetic in about six locations spaced about 2 cm from the incisional location.
- the volume of the anesthetic solution which is infiltrated may, for example, be about 30 cubic centimeters (cc).
- the solution constituting the local anesthetic should exhibit a resistivity or conductivity of value not reducing the amount of resistance the electrosurgical generator will confront, particularly during a capture mode.
- the anesthetic agent will be combined with a diluent which will, in fact, improve, i.e., elevate the resistance “seen” by the electrosurgical system.
- Switch 82 is actuated to turn on the console 64 and cable 62 is attached at connector 68 .
- green LED 86 illuminates.
- the practitioner presses the start/reset button 92 on console 64 , whereupon a patient safety circuit monitor test is carried out, the red LED 106 and an aural cue providing a pulsed output in the event of failure of this test.
- Disposable component 16 is mounted within the reusable component 14 and a skin incision using a cold scalpel to a depth of about 4 mm and a width of 2 mm, wider than the maximum width of the tissue volume to be removed is made.
- the evacuator or suction pump assembly 43 is turned on, for instance, from the foot switch 50 and the tip 34 of delivery cannula 22 is extended into the incision such that the precursor electrodes at its tip are at least 3 mm below the surface of the skin.
- a positioning mode then is commenced with either the depression and continued depression of energize/position foot switch 88 b or housing 18 button switch 57 to effect first a boost then normal cutting energization of the precursor electrodes.
- LED 96 is illuminated as well as the corresponding LED at array 60 .
- An aural cue is provided as a steady tone.
- the tip 34 of the delivery cannula 22 is advanced to a position of confronting adjacency with the tissue volume to be removed. Some practitioners prefer to carry out this positioning in increments by releasing and depressing foot switch 88 b or housing 18 button switch 57 and then repressing the elected switch to continue the maneuver.
- foot switch 88 b is released or button switch 57 is released
- the arm/disarm tissue capture switch 56 or foot switch 88 a is depressed momentarily, the LED above switch 56 as well as LED 98 are illuminated, and system 10 enters in arm capture mode.
- switches 57 and 88 b are disabled.
- the start capture button switch 58 or foot switch 88 c is then depressed and a capture mode commences.
- the LED above switch 58 as well as LED 100 are illuminated and the motor 160 a ( FIG. 3 ) turns on to advance the yoke assembly 180 forwardly for an interval of one half second during which time motor current is monitored to assure proper operation.
- motor assembly 160 is turned off.
- the electrosurgical generator applies first boost then normal cutting energy to the pursing cables 230 - 234 ( FIG. 8 ) and following a one half second delay, motor assembly 160 is energized to start deployment of the capture component 200 .
- the noted steady tone is provided from console 64 .
- the capture mode is carried out in an intermittent fashion.
- the control assembly is actuated either automatically or by selective depression and release of either capture switch 58 or foot switch 88 c for a capture interval. That interval may be, for example, about one second to about two seconds in duration. Release of foot switch 88 c or switch 58 will cause the control assembly to enter a pause mode with the illumination of LED 104 and the deenergization of the pursing cables 230 - 234 .
- This pause mode is continued for a pause interval which may extend from about 4 to about 6 seconds. It is during this pause interval that any pooled or accumulated local anesthetic solution which may have been encountered will be evacuated through the intake ports 35 of the evacuation system.
- the operator observes transparent tubing 36 for detecting the presence of the clear local anesthetic solution and will retain the pause mode as long as that fluid is visually perceived.
- the control assembly then is again actuated, for instance, by depressing foot switch 88 c or switch 58 and the capture mode is reentered with reassertion of boost energy for another capture interval. This intermitting procedure is repeated until full capture is effected, the capture component 200 orientation described in connection with FIG. 10 being reached.
- the capture mode is carried out in a continuous fashion, for example, with the continuous depression of foot switch 88 c or switch 58 , for a capture component 200 orientation of a maximum 10 mm diameter, a capture interval of about 6 seconds occurs.
- the cables of the disposable component 16 may be cut to release the specimen.
- the capture component 200 is shown stylistically in a fully pursed or closed orientation having captured the target tissue volume 294 .
- Cable terminator component 282 has remained in abutting contact with the cable stop 292 and drive member 276 is moved forwardly until the deenergization of motor 168 .
- FIGS. 10 and 11 further reveal the configuration of the evacuation system at the location of suction manifold 28 .
- the manifold component 28 is shown having an internal manifold chamber 306 which communicates through a barb-like connector 308 with transparent tubing 36 .
- Chamber 306 additionally communicates with the interior of delivery cannula 22 through an opening or aperture 310 extending therethrough.
- the region between the interior surface of cannula 22 and support tube 242 provides fluid transfer and vacuum access to the four intake ports 35 at forward region 32 .
- a salient feature of the disposable component 16 of the system 10 resides in a structuring of the capture component and associated actuating system in a manner wherein the effective maximum tissue circumscribing diametric extent can be varied with the expedient of merely moving the cable stop component 284 to different locations along the longitudinal axis 24 . It may be recalled that the collar-shaped cable stop component 284 is mounted upon support tube 242 . This alteration of capture component diametric extent is illustrated in connection with FIGS. 12 and 13 in connection with a target tissue volume shown in phantom at 320 . Comparing FIG. 12 , for example, with FIG. 10 , note that the cable stop member 284 now is fixedly positioned forwardly toward the latching component 296 .
- the cable terminator component 286 is represented as having been drawn by cable 230 - 234 (here shown symbolically at 230 and 231 ) to adjacency with stop member 284 .
- Cable 290 has been provided as being of extended length as represented at 290 ′.
- Drive member 276 and associated drive tube 236 have been moved forwardly with respect to their corresponding position shown in FIG. 10 .
- safety stop 304 has been positioned more forwardly than the arrangement shown in connection with FIGS. 10 and 11 . Thus the leafs are moved mutually outwardly to a greater extent. The result is an enlarged capture diameter.
- an expanded precursor electrode assemblage is called for to the extent that the captured or encapsulated tissue volume may be readily removed.
- the lengthwise extent of each of the wire components of the precursor electrodes will be less than the effective maximum diametric extent of the capture component.
- four precursor electrode components are employed, two of which are shown in solid line fashion at 322 a and 322 b . These precursor electrodes 322 a and 322 b are coplanar and arranged normally to a corresponding pair of such electrodes.
- electrosurgical cutting current is terminated at all precursor electrodes including those at 322 a and 322 b , the cutting drive circuit, in effect, being open-circuited.
- the pursing cables commence to emerge from delivery cannula 22 in conjunction with capture component leaf movement, they will encounter the somewhat flexible electrode wires of the precursor electrodes as shown, for example, at 322 a , 322 b and re-excite them with electrosurgical cutting current.
- Electrodes then will be flexed forwardly toward the tissue sample volume as they are so re-excited to assume the orientations shown in phantom, for example, at 322 a ′, 322 b ′, and 322 c ′.
- the precursor electrode 322 c ′ is, as noted, perpendicular to or normal to the electrodes 322 a ′ and 322 b ′.
- a fourth such electrode (not shown) coplanar with electrode 322 c ′ will be flexed similarly from the opposite side of the capturing region by the pursing cables.
- an increase from a 10 mm maximum diametric extent to a 15 mm diametric extent will lower the resistance exhibited by the pursing cables when at that diametric extent by a factor of about 1 ⁇ 3.
- the electrosurgical generator is called upon to exhibit a resistance vs. power characteristic capable of accommodating this lowered resistance effect in order to maintain a requisite cutting arc.
- the orientation of the components of reusable component 16 are revealed as the drive component 276 and associated drive tube 236 have been forwardly driven along the support tube 242 into a spaced adjacency with safety stop 304 while the cable terminator 286 has remained in stationary abutting contact with cable stop 292 .
- the symbolically depicted cables 230 and 231 are represented as being tight or under stress induced by the pursing action evoked by drive member 276 subsequent to its orientation as shown in FIG. 12 .
- the tips of the symbolically represented leafs have been drawn together by the pursing action of cables 230 - 234 and thus, a somewhat hemispheric, dome-like configuration has been evoked having the forward curvature shown.
- FIG. 13 also reveals that the precursor electrodes as at 322 a and 322 b have resiliently returned to an orientation normal to the longitudinal axis 24 .
- the volume of targeted tissue 320 as well as the amount of surrounding healthy tissue may be withdrawn while being protected by the structural integrity now extant at the capture component pursed together leafs. Those leafs are retained in compression by the pursing cables, a state wherein they contribute to the formation of a structurally rigid containment structure cage.
- the electrosurgical inputs to the pursing cables 230 - 234 and to the precursor electrodes of the instrument 12 are provided at an operating frequency of about 340 KHz.
- the operating frequency may be selected to be in the range of from about 250 KHz to about 10 MHz.
- different capture component maximum diametric values and associated lengthwise capture dimensions are based on the location of the cable stop 292 and a repositioning of the safety stop member 304 .
- motor assembly 160 may provide standardized performance in conjunction with a control which detects forward and rearward stall conditions as well as other load characteristic conditions which will represent fault states.
- a conventional a.c. line input is represented at line 330 extending to an electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter represented at block 332 .
- EMI electromagnetic interference
- the filtered output is passed through a fuse and into a front panel power on/off switch function represented at block 338 .
- Switch function 338 passes the filtered input to a power factor correcting (PFC) boost converter as represented at line 340 and block 342 .
- Converter 342 rectifies the a.c.
- Converter 342 provides the interim voltage as a 380 volt d.c. bus as represented at lines 344 and 346 .
- the provision of the power factor correction feature at block 342 derives a variety of beneficial attributes. Less current is drawn as compared to conventional electrosurgical generators and the device may be employed universally with power utilities on a worldwide basis. Of additional importance, converter 342 derives a pre-regulated interim voltage at line 344 which permits an optimization of a next following link inverter in the electrosurgical generator function.
- Line 346 functions to provide a d.c. input to a primary and auxiliary low voltage power supply (LVPS) as represented respectively at blocks 348 and 350 in connection with respective lines 352 and 354 .
- Redundant low voltage power supplies are employed in view of the criticality of the control system associated with instrument 12 . In this regard, failure of a low voltage power supply otherwise occurring without such redundancy could result in shutting down the entire control system at a point in time during critical intervals in the procedure at hand.
- the regulated 380 volts d.c. at lines 344 and 346 also is directed to a low voltage power supply represented at block 356 which functions to provide a very specific motor voltage to the motor drive circuitry as represented at line 358 and block 360 .
- Control over the motor voltage for example, at a level of around 10 volts is important, inasmuch as it is that voltage level which provides the proper rate of forward travel of the leafs and cables of the capture component.
- the deployment of the leafs and electrosurgically excited cable is measured in terms of millimeters per second. Should the drive imparted be too rapid, the excited cables will push against tissue and not cut properly which may result in both unwanted tissue necrosis and false capture stall-based response on the part of the control system.
- control system operates the motor drive 360 on the basis of detecting, for example, forward stall currents to determine the completion of pursing activity, accommodation is made for anomalies in the motor drive caused by binding phenomena or the like wherein a forward stall would be detected by the control system before the capture component had been properly actuated. Because the rate of advance of the leafs and associated pursing cables is carefully controlled, it is known, for instance, that any excessive motor current detected before a certain initial test interval of time commencing with an initial motor activation would represent a drive malfunction. The same form of a stall-based motor response may occur in the event that the cutting arc is lost in the course of a capture mode of performance.
- Reusable component 14 connector 68 referred to as a “handle connector” is represented in the instant figure at block 362 which is shown communicating motor drive inputs to the motor assembly 160 as represented by arrow 364 extending from the motor drive function at block 356 .
- Control to the motor drive represented at block 360 initially is provided from a control arrangement which includes control and drive boards as represented at block 366 and dual arrow 368 .
- the regulated 380 volts d.c. output of the converter 342 is introduced to a 100 KHz link inverter represented at block 370 which additionally is shown to be under the control of the control and drive circuit board function of block 366 as represented at dual arrow 372 . That control is called upon to effect a constant voltage regulation of the electrosurgical output energy, accommodating the negative dynamic impedance of a cutting arc while achieving an arc-sustaining, non-oscillatory performance. It is at the function represented at block 366 that the requisite power-resistance characteristic of the generator function is established such that, for the range of resistances seen by the generator, sufficient power is provided to sustain or create an arc.
- the a.c. (square waveform) output of link inverter 370 is presented, as represented at line 374 to one side of an isolation transformer represented at block 376 .
- Transformer 376 provides an output, as represented at line 378 which is rectified and filtered as represented at block 380 to develop a regulated d.c. link voltage at line 382 having a value of about 100 volts.
- the amplitude of the link voltage at line 382 is controlled with a circuit topology incorporating a high gain or rapidly responsive internal feedback loop in conjunction with a relatively low gain or slow external feedback loop and functions to establish a constant voltage amplitude of the operating output of a system having active 15 electrodes of varying geometry. That system further operates within tissue exhibiting a relatively wide potential range of conductivity or resistivity which will be seen to be markedly influenced by the conductivity or resistivity of an infiltrated local anesthetic.
- Line 382 is directed to two relay disconnects as represented at block 384 . These relay disconnects are controlled from the control and drive circuit board function represented at block 366 as indicated by arrow 386 .
- the d.c. link voltage then, as represented at line 388 is directed to an RF resonant inverter as represented at block 390 .
- Inverter 390 operates in controlled relationship with the control and drive circuit boards represented at block 366 as indicated by arrow 392 . It may be noted that by positioning the relay disconnects 384 before the RF inverter 390 , in the case of a fault or other anomaly, input to the RF inverter 390 itself can be disconnected.
- Inverter 390 is of a conventional resonant tank circuit variety which is tuned to a particular frequency. Its output peak-to-peak voltage amplitude is controlled by the amplitude of the d.c. link voltage. Thus, the output voltage amplitude for a negative dynamic impedance arc drive is made constant for boost and normal cutting performance as is its frequency.
- inverter 390 is directed, as represented by arrow 394 and block 396 to one side of a high voltage transformer which steps its amplitude up to from about 800 to about 1000 volts peak-to-peak (normal cutting) from the 100 volt d.c. link voltage level.
- This output of the transformer stage 396 at arrow 398 is an electrosurgical cutting output which is, in effect, steered by series relays at a high voltage output stage represented at block 400 to either the precursor electrode input as represented at arrow 402 or to the capture component cables as represented at arrow 404 . Control over the output stage 400 is indicated by dual arrow 406 .
- Connector 80 of console 64 which is electrically associated with the dispersive electrode 70 is represented at block 408 .
- the connector in addition to providing a return to the high voltage output stage 400 as represented at arrow 410 , is coupled with a patient circuit safety monitor (PCSM) which is represented at block 412 .
- PCSM patient circuit safety monitor
- Monitor circuit 412 is coupled with each of the discrete electrodes 72 and 74 as represented at dual arrows 414 and 416 and is controlled to provide fault data to the control and drive boards at block 366 as represented by dual arrow 418 .
- the present system operates in monopolar fashion and utilizes a dual component dispersive pad as a return electrode.
- the RE1 and RE2 leads represented at respective lines 414 and 416 are utilized to output a high frequency current which is directed from one pad as at 72 to the other as at 74 to verify the tissue resistance between them.
- the PCSM circuit 412 will apply about a 10 volt signal at 50 KHz to the two return electrode pads and verify proper resistance. Only upon such verification will the system permit the practitioner to continue the procedure by going into a ready mode. If the PCSM test is not met or passed, the system will not proceed and both visible and audible pulsed alarms are produced.
- PCSM circuit 412 also performs a self test at such time as the on/off switch represented at block 338 is actuated to an on state.
- the front panel controls as described at console 64 in connection with FIG. 1 are represented at block 420 .
- These controls, as represented at line 422 and block 424 are associated with a front panel circuit board which, in turn, as represented at line 426 is provided inputs and outputs from the control and drive boards represented at block 366 .
- Both control and drive boards additionally receive inputs from foot switch 88 as represented at block 428 and switching line bus arrow 430 .
- Inputs from switches 56 - 58 at reusable component 14 are represented at arrow 432
- outputs to the LED arrays as at 60 are represented at arrow 434 .
- a vacuum switch may be incorporated within the tubing or conduit of the evacuation system providing a requirement in electronic logic that the vacuum system be turned on before commencing a procedure, a requirement somewhat similar to the PCSM test requirement.
- a vacuum switch is represented at block 436 and its association with the control is represented at arrow 438 .
- a primary circuit is developed between the a.c. input at line 330 and the isolation transformer 376 .
- a secondary, lower voltage circuit is evolved. That secondary circuit extends to the high voltage transformer represented at block 396 . From that circuit location, a high voltage circuit obtains with the system which develops the noted electrosurgical cutting signal.
- SELV safety extra low voltage circuit regime
- electrosurgical generator component of the system is called upon to accommodate not only resistance variation occasioned by the dynamic performance of the pursing cables during a capture maneuver, but also must accommodate the resistance characteristics of tissue and fluids encountered in the course of capture procedure.
- substantial variations of electrical resistivity, or inversely, conductivity will be encountered where the system is employed for breast biopsy. Looking momentarily to FIG. 15 , these substantial variations are portrayed graphically. Note that normal breast tissue exhibits a resistivity extending from about 350 ohm-cm to about 2000 ohm-cm. By contrast, the resistivity of malignant breast tissue extends from about 150 ohm-cm to about 300 ohm-cm.
- “fatty” tissue is at the upper end of the physiological resistivity range extending from about 1600 ohm-cm to 2000 ohm-cm and muscle tissue exhibits low resistivity similar to malignant breast tissue. Blood encountered in the course of the procedures is at the very lowest end of the resistivity range extending from about 150 ohm-cm to about 200 ohm-cm depending upon hematocrit. Accordingly, during the capture mode performance of system 10 the electrosurgical generator will, from patient to patient, confront what may be deemed a wide variation in resistance. In this regard, the range of resistance, not including that at the arc may extend from about 1500 ohms to about 2000 ohms.
- an initial resistance-power characteristic tested is plotted at curve or profile 450 .
- Characteristic 450 exhibits excessive power at lower resistance load values and, correspondingly, too low a power output at higher resistance load values.
- Characteristic 450 is identified as a “pre-april” characteristic in associated data. In the latter regard, looking momentarily to Table 1, characteristic 450 is tabulated at column 5.
- a next characteristic is shown at curve 452 .
- Curve 452 shows an improvement in power output at higher resistance values.
- Resistance-power characteristic curve 456 is seen to be coincident with curve 452 at higher ranges of resistance and falls somewhat between curves 452 and 454 at lower resistance values. It may be noted that the curve power output falls to 100 watts at the low 100 ohm resistance value. Curve 456 is tabulated at column 9 of Table 1.
- characteristic curves 450 and 452 are reproduced in combination with a resistance-power characteristic curve 458 .
- curve 458 is essentially coincident with curve 452 at the higher ranges of resistance, such coincidence in those ranges representing an acceptable profile with sufficient power to create an arc and maintain an arc but not with excessive power.
- Curve 458 is tabulated at column 12 in Table 1. TABLE 1 4 May 19, 7 8 9 11 12 2 3 2002 May 19, 2002 May 21, 2002 May 21, 2002- 10 May 19, April, 2002 Newer Apr. 18, Current 5 6 Power Rev. A Rev.
- a next aspect of cutting arc maintenance has been discovered to be associated with the local anesthetic utilized with the procedure. While a variety of anesthetic agents have been utilized, the more commonly used anesthetic drug is the above-discussed lidocaine which is injected intramuscularly to effect a nerve block or field block using concentrations typically in the range of 0.4% to 2.0% (weight percent).
- the diluent currently used for intramuscular injections of local anesthetics is isotonic saline which contains 0.9% sodium chloride.
- Isotonic saline is used as the diluent due to the fact that its osmolarity at normal body temperature (37° C.) is 286 milliOsmolds/liter which is close to that of cellular fluids and plasma, the latter having an osmolarity of 310 milliOsmolds/liter. It is generally accepted that diluents having an osmolarity in the range of from about 240 to about 340 milliOsmolds/liter are isotonic solutions and therefore can be safely injected intramuscularly.
- the electrical resistivity of isotonic saline is 50 to 60 ohm-cm which is much lower than the bulk tissue resistivity properties of human breast tissue.
- isotonic saline is injected intramuscularly into tissue in the course of local anesthetic administration (e.g., 1% lidocaine in 0.9% NaCl in water as the diluent)
- the electrical conductance of the infused tissue increases significantly.
- the tissue electrical resistance decreases significantly.
- the electrical conductivity of isotonic saline is 17 milliSiemens/cm; the bulk tissue property conductivities of human tissue are about 1 to 5 milliSiemens/cm depending upon fat content and the conductivity of blood is approximately 7 milliSiemens/cm depending upon hematocrit.
- FIG. 18A the laboratory setup for carrying out the noted animal studies is stylistically portrayed.
- a fully anesthetized female pig is shown positioned upon its back which, in turn, is supported upon a platform 472 .
- the figure schematically illustrates the first component of a two aspect form of experiment wherein as an initial procedure, resistance values were measured for a number of locations at the breast region 474 . Those locations were numbered and marked.
- a syringe having a resistance measuring needle was prepared, as represented in general at 476 .
- the upper portion of the needle as represented at 478 was covered with an electrically insulative cannula. Looking to FIG.
- the needle 478 is shown covered with an electrically insulative sleeve or cannula formed of shrink wrap which terminates at edge 480 . Disposed outwardly from the edge 480 of the cannula is a length, L exp of exposed stainless steel extending to the tip 482 of the needle.
- the exposed needle electrode length, L exp was generally in a range of about 1.5 to 2.5 millimeters in extent.
- the electrode needle 478 was electrically coupled as represented at lead 484 to one input of a Fluke 6306 RLC (resistance, inductance, capacitance) meter represented at block 486 . This RLC meter was selected inasmuch as tissue exhibits a frequency dependent resistance.
- the frequency of the measurements taken was at 340 kHz.
- the second terminal of RLC meter 486 was connected as represented at lead 488 to a dispersive return electrode 490 .
- Needle 478 was injected to a depth, D ai of about 1.5 cm to 2.0 cm whereupon initial resistance measurements were made followed by an injection of a bolus of either an isotonic saline-based local anesthetic solution or an isotonic solution exhibiting much higher resistivity or conversely, much lower conductivity, for example, a 5% dextrose diluent with or without anesthetic agent.
- the saline diluent was combined with 1% lidocaine with or without epinephrine and the dextrose diluent solution was combined with or without 0.8% lidocaine.
- the latter is referred to as “D5W based lidocaine”.
- D5W based lidocaine a small electrode as represented at electrode needle 476 when employed within relatively larger medium coupled, in turn, with a large dispersive electrode as at 490 , the resistance will in effect be measured within a quite limited region extending from that electrode. Shown in FIG. 18B , the zone of resistance being measured as represented in general at 492 will be quite small or localized to the extent of involving only a few millimeters.
- the current flux lines and voltage gradients disperse rapidly in inverse square fashion toward the return electrode 490 .
- Such dispersive lines are represented, for example, at 494 .
- the electrodes employed with instrument 12 will confront resistances which may vary considerably with very small extents of movement about and around a targeted tissue volume. Thus, extensive regions of the resistance-power characteristics discussed above may be encountered by an associated electrosurgical generator.
- a Fisher Scientific Digital Conductivity Meter (model No. 09-326-2) conductivity measurements of certain of the employed solutions were made. For example, a 5% dextrose with 0.8% lidocaine solution was measured to have a conductivity of 2.07 milliSiemens/cm at 25° C.
- an isotonic saline solution was measured to have a conductivity at 24.1° C. of 14.0 milliSiemens/cm.
- the resistivity of the saline-based local anesthetic is illustrated as extending from about 50 ohm-cm to about 75 ohm-cm, while the corresponding resitivity of dextrose-based local anesthetic extends from about 500 ohm-cm to about 550 ohm-cm.
- FIG. 19 a graphic representation of certain of the resistance measuring results obtained in conjunction with animal studies carried out as described in connection with FIGS. 18A-18B is revealed.
- a curve 500 represents a test carried out in conjunction with injection of a 3 cc bolus of a local anesthetic comprised of a solution of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine in a ratio of 1:200,000 in a normal or isotonic saline diluent. Before injection of the bolus, resistance over the bolus was 332 ohms.
- Curve 502 plots the results of carrying out a resistance investigation wherein a 10 cc injection of a 1% solution of lidocaine in a normal (isotonic) saline diluent was utilized.
- the initial resistance measurement prior to the injection of the local anesthetic bolus shows a value of about 200 ohms.
- resistance decreased as low as about 130 ohms and thereupon hovered between about 130 ohms and about 144 ohms.
- the initial tissue resistance as seen at curve 504 was about 160 ohms.
- resistance was observed to increase to nearly 300 ohms.
- the measured resistance values remained above about 280 ohms after two minutes which is the typical waiting period for the start of a subsequent surgical procedure. As may be evidenced from curve 504 , this is a highly desirable resistance enhancing characteristic.
- experiments 3 through 7 of Appendix A tests were carried out to provide resistance measurement data for locations both over the injected bolus as well as at locations spaced from the over bolus location.
- a sequence of animal (pig) experiments utilizing system 10 were carried out on May 22, 2002 with purpose of evaluating operation of that system in conjunction with a saline-based local anesthetic and a dextrose-based local anesthetic.
- the May study performed at The Ohio State University Medical Center, was carried out utilizing two consoles as described at 64 in conjunction with FIG. 1 .
- these consoles were identified as a “Model 3000 Controller” as described above, controller serial number 89140 of a series identified as A1708 utilized a drive board version ( FIG. 15 , block 366 ) having a resistance-power characteristic corresponding with curve 452 illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17 .
- a second controller identified as having serial number 89146, again identified as being of an A1708 series was configured having a drive board with a resistance-power profile or characteristic corresponding with curve 454 illustrated in conjunction with FIG. 16 .
- a profile represented by the latter curve 454 provided 40% more power at a 200 ohm load and 26% more power at a 300 ohm load but was similar at resistances above 700 ohms to the curve 452 profile.
- This needle was positioned in the center of the region to be captured and resistance was measured with a Fluke 6306 RLC meter as at 486 set at a frequency of 340 kHz corresponding with the frequency of system 10 .
- RF voltage, current and resistance was measured for each capture using a Techtronics digital storage oscilloscope. From these measurements, power and resistance (average and maximum) could be derived. Power demand by the model 3000 controller was also measured using a fast-response wattmeter marketed by Voltech, Inc.
- the anesthetic protocol set forth in Table 2 represents a sequence code, the first digit of which represents the number of injections of local anesthetic.
- the second digit represents the volume of local anesthetic bolus injected in cubic centimeters.
- the third digit represents a radial distance in centimeters from the center line of the target tissue, and the fourth digit represents the amount of time in minutes ensuing or waiting before the capture procedure was started.
- Table 2 compiles the results of the testing undertaken with respect to twenty-seven trials utilizing 27 disposable components, 16 or “probes” provided from lot 511042, manufactured by Medsource Technologies, Inc. of Newton, Mass.
- One of these components 16 was reused in conjunction with an instrument 14 in a manner wherein the capture cables were cut, thus preventing power from being applied to the pursing cables during deployment and the tissue capturing phase of performance.
- a capture failure was considered to occur when no sample or a very small sample or a sample with small pieces was recovered indicating mechanical rather than electrosurgical cutting.
- One of the provided 27 disposable components 16 or probes was utilized to attempt to capture the fatty tissue (typically encountered in the subject animal of Table 2) without any cutting arc (by removing the cut/capture electrode from the probe).
- the result of this capture procedure was a failure to capture with the capture component as at 200 fully deployed and forming a “tulip” shape with the leafs of that component otherwise being undeformed. If this attempt were made in highly dense or fibrous tissue, the reusuable component would have either stalled before complete forward deployment of the leafs or the leaf members would have been significantly deformed.
- a human female breast is represented by way of anatomical illustration.
- female breast is a specialized accessory gland of the skin of female mammals that secretes milk.
- human female it is a compound tubuloaveolar gland composed of 15 to 25 lobes arranged radially about the nipple and separated by connective and adipose (fatty) tissue.
- the smallest lobules when fully developed, consist of clusters of rounded alveoli opening into ductules which unite to form larger tributaries of the terminal lactiferous ducts; each of the latter drains a lobe and are the same in number (15-20), converging to the areola and forming beneath it variable lactiferous sinuses or cavities which may serve as reservoirs. See generally:
- FIG. 20 reveals a representation of exemplary glands at 510 , representative ducts at 512 , and fat at 514 .
- the areola at 516 surround the papilla at 518 .
- Musculus pectoralis major is illustrated at 520 .
- a local anesthetic solution is injected about a vector of capture component approach towards a target lesion in the breast, it well may encounter a breast gland which has filled with local anesthetic solution.
- the solution is percutaneously injected at a distance, for example, 1 cm, from that vector position into the breast region at two or more locations in a somewhat surrounding locus to effect an anesthetic block.
- the local anesthetic solution may be injected directly into a gland or migrate into the glands under the pressure of injection to create pockets or accumulations of the anesthetic solution.
- local anesthetic is comprised, for example, of lidocaine with or without epinephrine and a normal saline solution
- the arc at the capture electrodes was quenched and could not be regained with a consequence of a resultant tissue capture failure.
- capture is successfully completed where a local anesthetic incorporating a diluent such as dextrose exhibiting a comparatively higher resistivity has been employed.
- FIGS. 21A and 21B an experimental setup is schematically illustrated wherein the effect of pockets or accumulations of local anesthetic solution upon electrosurgical capture performance was evaluated.
- a breast phantom block or mass is represented at 524 .
- the phantom 524 is a substantially transparent gel-like material which functions to emulate the physical and electrical characteristics of the human female breast and is conventionally employed for simulating clinical experience for breast biopsies. In the latter regard its resistivity is comparable to that of human breast tissue.
- the material is marketed under the trade designation “Ultrasonic BP Breast Phantom” by Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc., of Newark, N.J.
- Block or gelatinous mass 524 is shown supported upon a support 526 and intermediate that support and the block 524 is a dispersive form of return electrode 528 .
- a system 10 instrument 12 was employed in conjunction with a console as at 64 as shown at block 64 .
- the delivery cannula 22 of the instrument 12 is represented in the drawings schematically.
- Generator and control function 64 is shown schematically as being coupled to the return electrode 528 by line 530 and arrow 532 . Coupled intermediate line 530 and arrow 532 is a current detector represented at block 534 .
- the opposite output from electrosurgical generator function 64 was supplied to the capture electrode components of the instrument 12 as represented by arrow 536 extending to electrosurgical drive functional association with delivery cannula 22 of the instrument.
- the capture component for the instrument disposable component 16 again is represented in general at 200 .
- An oscilloscope as represented at block 538 was coupled across outputs 530 and 536 as represented at respective arrows 540 and 542 .
- the evacuation system as represented at 43 was selectively employed as represented at block 43 in the instant schematic representation.
- the function of the suction tube 36 is represented by an arrow carrying the same numerical designation.
- Cannula 22 was maneuvered along linear locus represented at arrow 544 and, as seen in FIG. 21B , aligned with that linear locus 544 was the lens of a digital video camera represented at 546 .
- the studies at hand were carried out to illustrate and examine the effect of isolated pockets or pools of isotonic saline-based (i.e., electrically conducting) anesthetic agents and associated diluents upon the maintenance of an electrosurgical cutting arc. Studies were also performed using the much less conductive anesthetic agents with a dextrose-based diluent. In particular, the studies were performed to measure the sustainability of an electrosurgical cutting arc as the wire electrode of capture component 200 passes through the material 524 and a pocket or pool of local anesthetic.
- the controller or console 64 was a serial number 89140 (A1708) Model 3000 Controller as described supra which was configured with a curve 452 resistance-power profile ( FIG. 16 ).
- the testing or experimentation was commenced with the injection from a hypodermic syringe with associated needle as at 548 of a bolus of local anesthetic at an interior location within the mass 524 .
- the bolus had a volume of 1.5 to 2.0 cc of either normal saline solution as above-described or a 5% dextrose solution as above-described. That bolus is represented in FIGS. 21A and 21B at 550 .
- Bolus 550 had a diameter of about 1.4 cm. Testing was performed with and without the use of the evacuation system 43 .
- the delivery cannula 22 was advanced in conjunction with a conventional capture and cutting mode of operation along the locus 544 in a manner wherein the capture cables of the capture component 200 traversed at least a portion the bolus contained pocket at 550 , reentering the material 524 during the course of such cutting action as it traversed through the bolus 550 .
- bolus 550 contained, i.e., when the resultant pocket was filled with isotonic saline diluent, the arc at the capture component 200 cutting cables immediately was extinguished or quenched.
- the wire electrode of the capture component 200 could traverse the pocket of bolus 550 and either sustain the arc during its traverse or resume the arc cutting mode once the pocket or bolus 550 had been traversed and the electrode wires reencountered the material 524 . This reformation of the arc occurred without a boost voltage contribution.
- FIGS. 22 and 23 Oscillotrace based outlines of the electrosurgical drive voltage and current as well as the current response of motor assembly 160 generated during animal (pig) studies carried out with system 10 are presented at FIGS. 22 and 23 . Both of these oscillotrace outlines were derived in conjunction with the use of a consol 64 serial number 89140.
- a saline-based 0.5% lidocaine local antiseptic agent with epinephrine was combined in solution with a normal saline diluent.
- Arc voltage including the initializing boost voltage is represented at 554 . Note that the arc was lost at position 556 and was not reinstituted as represented by the low voltage response at oscillotrace region 558 .
- Electrosurgical current as represented at 560 was of relatively high amplitude reflecting a low resistance.
- the drive current exhibited by motor assembly 160 is represented at 562 . Note that following loss of arc, at current region 564 the oscillotrace exhibits a motor current increase characteristic which indicates that arc cutting has ceased and the deployment is proceeding mechanically.
- a corresponding oscillotrace is provided taken in conjunction with the same system 10 and with the same animal on the same date.
- the local anesthetic employed was 0.8% lidocaine with epinephrine in solution with a 5% dextrose diluent.
- the capture cables or pursing cable excitation voltages at 566 remain elevated following an initial boost interval.
- the excitation current is of lower amplitude and constant as represented at 568 .
- the motor energization current at 570 remains somewhat consistent until the completion of capture and resultant motor 160 stall as seen at 572 .
- the evacuation system 43 as it extends to the intake ports 35 ( FIG. 1 ) beneficially may carry out an evacuation of local anesthetic fluids at the situs of capture.
- the capturing sequence wherein the capture component 200 is deployed may be carried out in an intermittent manner. For example, by intermittently depressing foot pedal 88 c or capture switch 58 leafs 210 - 214 and corresponding cables 230 - 234 may be excited and advanced, for example 2 seconds, whereupon foot pedal 88 c or switch 58 is released such that the system enters into a pause mode indicated by the illumination of LED 104 ( FIG.
- the pause mode dwell then will ensue for, for example 4 seconds, whereupon foot switch 88 c again is depressed or capture switch 58 is actuated for another 2 seconds.
- the total capture sequence if carried out continuously, would require about 6 seconds.
- a total elapsed time of about 14 seconds is called for.
- FIGS. 24A-24C this intermittent approach to capture is schematically illustrated.
- the capture component 200 is revealed having an orientation following the initial 2 seconds of deployment and electrosurgical cutting. That initial 2 second performance is represented at arrow 574 .
- the system 10 is maintained in a pause mode during which time any accumulated local anesthetic solution is evacuated through ports 35 of the disposable component 16 .
- the practitioner may observe transparent evacuation tube 36 for the presence of clear fluids.
- the protocol also is beneficial where a higher level of bleeding is encountered, it being recalled from the discourse in connection with FIG. 15 that blood exhibits a comparatively low electrical resistivity which may have an adverse effect upon the electrosurgical activity of the system.
- FIG. 24B illustrates a next occurring energization of the motor assembly 160 and excitation of the capture component cables. Following this 2 second activation as represented at arrow 576 , a pause interval again is entered for, for example, about 4 seconds. As before, the transparent evacuation tubing 36 is observed by the practitioner during this pause interval.
- FIG. 24C illustrates the completion of the procedure with the energization of the capture cables and deployment of capture component leaves 210 - 214 to a fully pursed orientation. Such activity is represented at arrow 578 .
- a boost voltage is applied to the electrosurgical excitation components with a corresponding increase in power.
- this voltage was generated only at the initial excitation of the capture component electrodes as opposed to being applied an additional two times during a capture interval under the instant protocol.
- the initial boost interval for earlier protocols was elected as being that of sufficient duration to assure the formation of an electrosurgical cutting arc and was selected as 375 milliseconds with respect to the interval during which a signal was applied from the control system calling for a boost activity.
- an oscillotrace outline of the voltage output of system 10 as a boost interval is generated is set forth in conjunction with a representation of the commencement and termination of a boost control signal having a shortened duration of 250 milliseconds.
- the cut off for this boost control signal is represented at 250 ms shown at vertical line 581 .
- the voltage oscillotrace shows a voltage ramp-up component 582 commencing in time after the initiation of the boost control signal as represented at line 580 . This is due to delays occasion by relays employed in the high voltage output stage 400 ( FIG. 14 ).
- Ramp 580 occurs for about 118 milliseconds reaching a peak level at position 584 , whereupon about a 55 millisecond ramp level 586 ensues.
- the system ramps to the lower continuous voltage level 586 where, for the duration of the cutting maneuver the voltage is essentially maintained at a constant value.
- the boost signal otherwise extending between lines 580 and 581 are reduced to 125 milliseconds, the ramp peak 584 was not reached to the extent that the boost was ineffective.
- a boost activity of about 160 milliseconds is witnessed which provides adequate boost voltage assurance of cutting arc generation at a beneficially minimized energy generation.
- the ramp component 586 of the boost voltage is sustained for about 180 milliseconds.
- an energy balance analysis is provided in tabular form with respect to boost control signal durations of 200 milliseconds, 250 milliseconds and the basic interval of 375 milliseconds.
- Tabulations are set forth with respect to tissue or load resistances as seen by the system 10 as set forth in column one.
- Column two tabulates energy generated during the ramp-up to boost voltage as described in connection with component 582 in FIG. 25 .
- the data in column two was calculated by numerical integration in 16 steps of 6.63 milliseconds per step over a 106 millisecond ramp up period.
- the total energy generated for a 200 millisecond boost control signal duration is tabulated with respect to load resistance.
- boost control signal duration For a boost control signal duration of 200 milliseconds, the applied voltage just reaches the boost voltage as identified at peak 584 in FIG. 25 . For this signal interval, no ramp as at 586 occurs at boost voltage.
- the caloric values of column three may be compared with those in column seven which tabulates the total energy generated for the standard or basic boost interval signal of 375 milliseconds.
- the 200 millisecond boost control signal duration provides a caloric heat generation which is 17% of the caloric generation for a boost control signal duration of 375 milliseconds as set forth in column seven. As apparent, for the intermittent utilization of the system 10 this minimized duration boost control signal will substantially reduce thermal artifact at the recovered tissue sample.
- column four tabulates the energy derived from the plateau region 586 with respect to tissue or load resistance. As tabulated in column nine this, when combined with the energy below the ramp-up region 582 reduces the overall caloric expenditure per energization to 42% of that generated with the conventional 375 millisecond boost control signal. In the latter regard, the 180 millisecond plateau region energy for the 375 millisecond boost control signal interval is tabulated in column 6. Finally, column ten tabulates the amount of energy involved for a continuous mode of capture where a maximum diametric capture extent of 10 millimeters is achieved with the capture component 200 .
- FIG. 26 a schematic representation of a local anesthetic injection protocol pattern is portrayed.
- a target lesion is portrayed at 590 as exhibiting about a 10 millimeter maximum diametric extent.
- a sequence of 6 injections 592 a - 592 f are provided.
- the sphere of fluid influence for each of these injections 592 a - 592 f are represented respectively at 594 a - 594 f .
- These spheres of influence will interact in what is referred to as an “ensemble effect” of multiple injections even though these injections are positioned about two centimeters from the center of the lesion 590 .
- Tables 4A and 4B should be considered together for a sequence of capture trial numbers extending from number 1 through number 25.
- the resultant table summarizes an animal (pig) study undertaken at the Medical Center of the Ohio State University on Jun. 12, 2002.
- a lidocaine anesthetic agent was utilized in conjunction with epinephrine and a noted dextrose based diluent.
- Capture trial numbers 1 through 7 and 20 through 25 were carried out in a continuous mode wherein the continuous operation of the capture component 200 extended for an interval of about six seconds.
- Capture trial numbers 9 through 19 were carried in an intermittent fashion wherein capture component 200 was energized for 2 seconds following which a pause mode was entered for 4 seconds and so on.
- a capture failure was considered to include no sample or a very small sample or sample which is obtained in small pieces indicating mechanical rather than electrosurgical cutting.
- the tabulated average resistance and minimum resistance refers to resistances calculated based upon measured RF voltage and current during the period of boost or capture.
- Trial number nine failed in consequence of a failure of cable stop 292 ( FIG. 10 ) to remain in fixed position.
- Capture trial number seven failed to derive a sample, a 0 level of boost voltage being witnessed.
- the first digit of the anesthetic protocol refers to the number of injections.
- the second digit of this protocol refers to the volume of injection bolus in cc.
- the third digit of protocol refers to the spacing of the injection from the centerline of the target tissue and the fourth digit of the protocol refers to the dwell time between injection and commencement of capture in minutes. Note that the same protocol was used for all trials. Where a pulsed mode (intermittent) is at hand, then the range of powers are given corresponding to all of the periods of capture, albeit intermittent. Trial number 25 was undertaken in the liver of the animal and trial number 16 resulted in a relatively high, 128 degree F. temperature. Note that trials number 1-2 and 20-25 were undertaken with a boost control signal duration of 375 milliseconds. Capture trials 3-4 and 15-19 were undertaken with a boost control signal of 250 millisecond duration operating in a pulsed (intermittent) mode.
- Capture trial numbers 5 through 8 were undertaken with a boost control signal of 125 ms duration in a continuous mode of operation.
- trials 9-14 were undertaken with a boost control signal of 125 ms duration in a pulsed (intermittent) mode. The differences in peak power during boost activity in watts may be observed for capture trials 5-9 as compared with capture trials 9-14.
- a local anesthetic utilizing a dextrose-based diluent may be prepared for utilization in accordance with the precepts of the instant invention utilizing a commercially available 5% dextrose intravenous (IV) solution which is available in 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml bags. Also as a source material, two-gram vials of 20% lidocaine (for cardiac arrhythmias) are available as well as 1 mg ampules of 0.1% epinephrine. To prepare each 100 ml of local anesthetic solution, 6 ml of the above noted IV solution is removed from the IV fluid bag. To this is added 1,000 mg (5 ml of 200 mg/ml) lidocaine and 0.5 mg (0.5 ml of 1 mg/ml) epinephrine.
- IV intravenous
- a 0.8% lidocaine in a pre-mixed intravenous (IV) bag is provided. These bags are available in 250 ml and 500 ml bags intended for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
- the aqueous solutions are marketed by Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, Ill. Additionally, provided as a source are 1 mg ampules of 0.1% epinephrine. To formulate each 250 mls of local anesthetic solution for utilization with the instant procedure, 1.5 ml of the IV solution is removed from the fluid bag.
- lidocaine hydrochloride with a dextrose diluent is indicated for use in conjunction with the acute management of cardiac arrhythmias and for that purpose is administered intravenously.
- FIGS. 27A-27G combine as labeled thereon to provide a flow chart describing the operation of the instant system, particularly is it performs in a pulsed or intermittent mode of capture.
- the term “handle” refers to reusable component 14 ( FIG. 1 ).
- the procedure starts as represented at block 600 and line 602 providing for the connection of connector 66 of cable 62 to console connector 68 .
- controller 64 is turned on by actuating front panel switch 82 .
- a handle interlock test is carried out.
- an interlock current is caused to pass through a coding resistor present in the reusable component 14 .
- Block 620 calls for an actuation of the console mounted start/reset switch 92 .
- This causes the motor assembly 160 to be energized in a reverse sense to cause the rotation of translation component 172 ( FIG. 3 ) and the driving of transfer assembly 176 rearwardly until the nut 178 engages a bulkhead surface (not shown) adjacent seal chamber 170 .
- This creates a motor stall condition and in response thereto the motor assembly 160 is energized in a forward sense for 0.125 second to relax the thus caused axial load. This dual energization procedure is monitored.
- this local anesthetic will be provided as a solution of anesthetic agent and a biocompatible diluent which exhibits an electrical conductivity or resistivity of value which is effective for sustaining a tissue cutting arc when the solution is infiltrated within tissue in the region of the intended biopsy.
- the solution of local anesthetic agent and diluent will exhibit a reisistivity corresponding with or greater than the lowest value of resistivity anticipated to be encountered in the tissue of the anticipated capture region.
- the solution will exhibit an electrical resistivity of about 100 ohm-cm or greater and preferably about 200 ohm-cm or greater.
- the solution further should exhibit an osmolarity between about 240 and about 340 milliOsmold/liter.
- the electrical conductivity of the solution should be low enough to permit the sustaining of a cutting arc even though temporary quenching of the arc may be encountered in pockets of the solution.
- the electrical conductivity of the anesthetic solution should be less than 5 milliSiemens/cm.
- the arc should be reconstituted as soon as the capture component traverses such solution-filled pockets or accumulations of solution.
- dextrose-based local anesthetic for infiltration anesthesia also can include other additives such as epinephrine in a ratio of 1 part epinephrine and 200,000 parts anesthetic solution.
- Epinephrine often is added to infiltration anesthetics since it is a vasoconstrictor which slows the vascular uptake of the anesthetic agent, thereby prolonging the duration of the anesthesia and reducing bleeding.
- Other active anesthetic agents that may be combined with the diluent for use in infiltration anesthesia include bupivacaine and, ropivicaine, etidocaine, procaine, chloroprocaine, tetracaine, prilocalne and mepivicaine.
- a cold scalpel is employed to make a skin incision to a depth of about 4 mm and a length approximately 2 mm wider than the maximum width of the precursor electrode. Then, as represented at line 644 and block 646 the vacuum or evacuator assembly 43 is turned on, for example, at switch 50 and the transparent evacuation tubing 36 is coupled to the disposable component probe 16 .
- the control system at console 64 may be configured to mandate this turning on of the evacuation assembly 43 before the system can continue in its control sequence.
- the tip of the delivery cannula 22 of the instrument 12 is positioned within the incision made in conjunction with block 642 at a location wherein the forward facing precursor electrodes are at least about 3 mm below the surface of the skin.
- the procedure then commences a positioning mode as represented at line 652 and block 654 ( FIG. 29C ).
- the practitioner using ultrasound, sterotactic, upright mammography guidance or palpation, presses the energize/position switch button 57 on component 14 or actuates footswitch 88 b to cause the application of electrosurgical current to the precursor electrodes at the tip 32 .
- control assembly may carry out an interlock form of test to assure that the vacuum system turned on earlier is indeed on and working.
- This test provides an assurance that any accumulated local anesthetic fluids will be evacuated as the system is intermittently paused for evacuation purposes.
- a query is made as to whether the vacuum system is on. Where no vacuum is sensed, as represented at line 660 and 662 the system turns on all cueing LEDs and the procedure dwells as represented by line 664 until the vacuum system is activated.
- an arm capture mode is entered as the practitioner momentarily presses the arm/disarm switch at footswitch 88 a or button switch 56 on the reusuable component 14 .
- the green LED outputs positioned adjacent the instrument 12 is positioned within the incision made in conjunction with block 642 at a location wherein the forward facing precursor electrodes are at least about 3 mm below the surface of the skin.
- the procedure then commences a positioning mode as represented at line 652 and block 654 ( FIG. 29C ).
- the practitioner using ultrasound, sterotactic, upright mammography guidance or palpation, presses the energize/position switch button 57 on component 14 or actuates footswitch 88 b to cause the application of electrosurgical current to the precursor electrodes at the tip 32 .
- control assembly may carry out an interlock form of test to assure that the vacuum system turned on earlier is indeed on and working.
- This test provides an assurance that any accumulated local anesthetic fluids will be evacuated as the system is intermittently paused for evacuation purposes.
- a query is made as to whether the vacuum system is on. Where no vacuum is sensed, as represented at line 660 and 662 the system turns on all cueing LEDs and the procedure dwells as represented by line 664 until the vacuum system is activated.
- an arm capture mode is entered as the practitioner momentarily presses the arm/disarm switch at footswitch 88 a or button switch 56 on the reusuable component 14 .
- the green LED outputs positioned adjacent switch 56 and at 98 on console 64 are illuminated. Actuation of button switch 56 or footswitch 88 a is a prerequisite step before starting tissue capture.
- the capture mode may be entered.
- the capture mode now is a pulsed or intermittent capture mode wherein the capture component 200 is activated for, for example, two seconds, whereupon a pause mode is entered for the purpose of assuring the evacuation of any pockets or accumulation of fluids, particularly local anesthetic. For example, there will be two four second pauses for a 10 mm capture diameter, the practitioner observing the transparent evacuation tube 236 for the presence of fluids.
- the pause mode is continued until the fluid appears to be cleared from tube 236 .
- Initial entry into the capture mode starts a three stage automated sequence. As a stage one, the motor assembly 160 is test energized for about 1 ⁇ 2 second. The yoke 180 will not have engaged ears 138 and 140 ( FIGS. 2, 3 ) of drive member 276 for this initial 1 ⁇ 2 second by virtue of the initial spacing between them when the yoke is at its home position. As a stage two, while the motor is deenergized at this juncture, the boost interval occurs with the application of a boost level voltage signal functioning to assure the creation of a cutting arc at the pursing cables of capture component 200 .
- the boost control signal be of minimal duration effective to create an arc.
- the control system for the instant version of system 10 is one which is driven by a programmable logic device (PLD) which has a controlling clock rate with respect to available time increments for developing the boost control signal.
- PLD programmable logic device
- the increments are of a 125 millisecond duration.
- the boost voltage will not reach peak 580 as shown in FIG. 25 .
- a 250 millisecond signal is employed which will cause the boost voltage to reach its peak 580 and sustain at the ramp level 582 for about 55 milliseconds. This is sufficient to avoid excessive artifact at the captured tissue sample where pulse or intermittent capture technique is employed.
- the start tissue capture button 58 may be pressed or foot pedal 86 c may be depressed. This causes a yellow LED adjacent to switch 58 to be illuminated as well as LED 100 on console 64 .
- the boost interval control signal is timed for the noted minimal boost interval.
- a query is posed as to whether the elapsed time for assertion of the boost control signal has reached the minimum interval desired. In the event that it has not, then as represented at loop line 726 the system dwells. In the event that the boost signal has terminated, then as represented at line 728 and block 730 ( FIG.
- a capture time increment may be two seconds.
- the procedure loops as represented at line 736 extending to line 728 .
- the pause mode is entered.
- a pause mode is derived by releasing either footswitch 88 c or corresponding housing button switch 58 . As this occurs, LED 104 illuminates and LED 100 turns off.
- Evacuation system 43 being energized, the practitioner observes transparent tubing 36 during this pause interval to detect the presence of any fluids.
- the fluid will be clear where local anesthetic solution is being evacuated. Timing of the pause interval will depend upon an evaluation on a preliminary basis on the part of the practitioner. For a 10 mm maximum capture diameter, a pause interval of about four seconds is recommended. Accordingly, as represented at line 742 and block 744 , an inquiry is made as to whether the evacuation dwell interval has been completed. In the event that it has not, then the procedure loops as represented at line 746 extending to line 738 .
- the practitioner usually monitors the transparent evacuation tube 36 for the presence of fluid. Where that fluid is observed even though the evacuation dwell interval has been completed, the pause interval is maintained as represented at line 752 extending to line 738 . Where no fluid is observed following the evacuation dwell interval, as represented at line 754 and block 756 a determination is made as to whether the next capture mode actuation, for example, at footswitch 88 c or button switch 58 , will be the last iteration. Where the final iteration of capture is not at hand, then as represented at line 758 , the program reiterates the capture and pause sequence, line 78 extending to line 714 . On the other hand, where an affirmative determination is made with respect to the query at block 756 , then as represented at line 760 , the capture activity is carried out through capture completion with the full pursing of the cables of capture component 200 .
- capture is completed when a forward stall condition is detected at the motor assembly 160 .
- the capture complete mode is entered, the capture of target tissue being completed and, accordingly, electrosurgical cutting voltage is terminated.
- Motor assembly 160 then automatically reverses to return to the yoke 180 ( FIG. 3 ) to its home position. Additionally, a green LED positioned forwardly of switch 58 on component 14 is illuminated as well as green LED 102 on console 64 .
- a query is posed as to whether a reverse stall current threshold limit has been reached. Accordingly, as the motor is energized in reverse, the system awaits that stall condition as represented at loop line 768 .
- the practitioner removes the delivery cannula 22 from the patient by appropriate manipulation of instrument 12 . During this removal, some stretching of the tissue typically will be encountered with little or no disfigurement ensuing.
- the vacuum system or assembly is disconnected and the locking nut 26 is unscrewed.
- the practitioner retracts ears 138 and 140 ( FIG. 2 ) to a convenient position to establish a specimen access orientation with the leafs of the capture component. That containment orientation resembles a cup or basket.
- the tissue specimen is placed in a container with appropriate solution for transport and storage in preparation for examination by a pathologist.
- the specimen is transported to a pathology laboratory.
- An optional arrangement is represented at line 790 and block 792 .
- the latter block provides for placing a radio-opaque and/or echogenic marker in the tissue at the site of the biopsy and verifying the position thereof using radiography or ultrasonography. Then, as represented at line 794 and block 796 , the skin incision is closed using appropriate conventional closure technique.
- the specimen also may be simply removed from the basked-like encagement of capture component 200 by the simple expedience of severing the cables with scissors or the like.
Abstract
Method for carrying out the recovery of an intact volume of tissue wherein a delivery cannula tip is positioned in confronting adjacency with the volume of tissue to be recovered. The electrosurgical generator employed to form an arc at a capture component extending from the tip is configured having a resistance-power profile which permits recovery of the specimen without excessive thermal artifact while providing sufficient power to sustain a cutting arc. For the recovery procedure, a local anesthetic employing a diluent which exhibits a higher resistivity is utilized and the method for deploying the capture component involves an intermittent formation of a cutting arc with capture component actuation interspersed with pauses of duration effective to evacuate any accumulation or pockets of local anesthetic solution encountered by the cutting electrodes.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/385,236, filed May 31, 2002.
- Not applicable.
- The use of electrotherapy by medical investigators historically reaches back to the eighteenth century. In that era, electrotherapy static generators were the subject of substantial interest. As the twentieth century was approached, experimentation applying high frequency currents to living tissue took place, d'Arsonal being considered the first to use high frequency currents therapeutically. The use of high frequency currents for the purpose of carrying out electrosurgical cutting and the like was actively promoted in the 1920s' by Cushing and Bovie. In the 1970s, solid state electrosurgical generators were introduced, and a variety of such generators now are available in essentially all operating theatres.
- When high frequency currents are used for cutting and coagulating, the tissue at the surgical site is subjected to controlled damage. Cutting is achieved by disrupting or ablating the tissue in immediate apposition to the excited cutting electrode, i.e., slightly spaced before it so as to confront a gap and tissue resistance combination which will support the formation of a cutting arc. Continuous sine waveforms generally are employed to carry out the cutting function where tissue cells adjacent to the electrode are vaporized. An advantage of this electrosurgical cutting procedure over the use of the cold scalpel resides both in an ease of cutting and a confinement of tissue damage to very small and shallow regions. In the latter regard, cells adjacent the cutting electrode arc are vaporized and cells only a few layers deeper are essentially undamaged. These cutting systems, in general, are employed in a monopolar manner wherein the cutting electrode is considered the active one and surgical current is returned from a large, dual component dispersive electrode coupled with the skin of the patient at a remote location.
- Coagulation also may be carried out using a high frequency generator source and is accomplished by denaturation of tissue proteins due to thermal damage. Interrupted or discontinuous waveforms typically are employed to carry out coagulation. Coagulation is considered generically as including:
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- (1) fulguration in which tissue is carbonized by arc strikes,
- (2) desiccation in which the cells are dehydrated, and
- (3) white coagulation in which tissue is more slowly heated to a coagulum. The interrupted wave based coagulation procedure has been carried out with both monopolar and bipolar systems.
- In order to obtain cutting with hemostasis to arrest bleeding, present day electrosurgical generators may be controlled to blend cutting and coagulating waveforms. To achieve this blend, for instance, a lower amplitude continuous sine waveform is combined with higher amplitude coagulate pulses prior to output voltage elevation by power amplification procedures or the like.
- The electrosurgical cutting reaction has been the subject of considerable study. In this regard, some investigators observed that cutting is achieved as the electrical conduction of current heats the tissue up to boiling temperatures and the cells are basically exploded as a result of the phase change. Another, parallel mechanism has been described wherein, as an intense electromagnetic field impinges on absorbing tissue, an acoustic wave being generated by the thermal elastic properties of the tissue. The origin of the pressure wave lies in the inability of the tissue to maintain thermodynamic equilibrium when rapidly heated. See generally:
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- “Electrosurgery” by J. A. Pierce, John Wiley & Sons New York, N.Y.
- Paramount to the cutting procedure is the generation of an arc within the evoked vapor phase. When cutting is being performed, the cutting electrode is not in mechanical contact with tissue, but rather rides on a vapor film as it is moved through the tissue. Thus, it is the separation between the cutting electrode and tissue which allows the possibility for arc formation while cutting. With the existence of this arc, current flow is highly confined, arcs by their nature being quite localized in both space and time, consisting of very short high current density discharges.
- Electrosurgical generators generally are configured to derive a requisite arc formation with an active electrode of fixed geometry. For instance, the active electrodes may take the shape of a rod or spade-shaped scalpel. Arc formation requires technique on the part of the surgeon, the electrode being gradually moved toward target tissue until the spacing-based impedance is suited for striking an arc. The energy creating the arc typically is generated by a resonant inverter operating at an RF frequency. Control over such inverters is problematic, inasmuch as the arc represents a negative dynamic impedance. In general, some regulation of voltage feeding the RF invertors is carried out, however, overall output control is based upon a power level selection. Inverter control by output voltage feedback generally has been avoided due principally to the above-noted load characteristics of the necessary arc. Such attempted control usually evolves an oscillatory instability. Accordingly, power-based control is employed with marginal but medically acceptable output performance. In this regard, the environment of the arc sustaining electrode-tissue gap may change in the course of forming an incision. Upon loss of the arc, correction is made by backing the electrode away to increase or reestablish requisite tissue-gap resistance and/or by manually adjusting a generator knob to turn up its power output. However, there are limits to the latter adjustment. Should the tissue/arc resistance encountered by the generator drop excessively, to avoid excessive power generation, the generators will, in effect, turn off. This is a characteristic of all electrosurgical generators since there is a well-known relationship between output power (P), applied voltage (V) and tissue and gap resistance (R) which may be expressed as follows:
P=V 2 /R - As resistance (R) continues to decrease voltage (V) must decrease to prevent output power (P) from increasing to such impractical or power cutoff levels to defeat an electrosurgical procedure. A somewhat common reaction to an apparently unrecoverable loss of cutting arc has been to fault the equipment and return to the procedure with replacement generators and cutting electrodes.
- Currently developing electrosurgically implemented medical instrumentation often involves active cutting electrodes of highly elaborate configuration with a geometry which alters active surface areas in the course of a procedure, for example, isolating and then capturing a target lesion. One such instrument is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,277,083 by Eggers, et al., entitled “Minimally Invasive Intact Recovery of Tissue”, issued Aug. 21, 2001. This instrument employs an expandable metal capture component supporting forwardly disposed, arc sustaining electrosurgical cutting cables. Those cutting cables, upon passing over a target lesion, carry out a pursing activity to close about the target tissue establishing a configuration sometimes referred to as a “basket”. To initially position the forward tip of the involved instrument in confronting adjacency apposite the targeted tissue, an assembly referred to as a “precursor electrode” is employed. In the latter regard, the forwardmost portion of the instrument tip supports the precursor electrode assembly. That electrode assembly is initially positioned within a small incision at the commencement of the procedure, whereupon it is electrosurgically excited and the instrument tip then is advanced to a target confronting position.
- An improved design for the instrument, now marketed under the trade designation “en-bloc” by Neothermia Corporation of Natick, Mass., is described in co-pending application for United States patent by Eggers, et al., entitled “Minimally Invasive Intact Recovery of Tissue”, Ser. No. 09/904,396, filed Jul. 12, 2001 and assigned in common herewith now U.S. Pat. No. ______, issued ______, 2002. To accommodate for the arc-to-tissue resistance variations encountered by an electrosurgical generator in driving the dynamically altering cutting surface, an improved electrosurgical generator was developed by Eggers, et al. Described in application for U.S. patent Ser. No. 09/904,412 entitled “Electrosurgical Generator”, filed Jul. 12, 2001 and assigned in common herewith, the generator exhibits constant voltage and variable power attributes addressing the requirement for sustaining an arc at a dynamic electrode assembly. The generator design also recognizes the operational aspect of initially creating or “striking” an arc both at the precursor electrode assembly and at the capture component cutting cables at the outset of a procedure. At this initial part of a procedure, the electrodes will be embedded or in direct contact with tissue. The conventional surgical technique of spacing the cutting electrode from tissue to start an arc thus is not a practical approach to arc formation. To create an arc at procedure commencement or restart, the generator elevates a control voltage to an extent effecting arc creation at an elevated power level for a boost interval of time which is relatively short but heretofore elected to assure arc creation. For example, the enabling boost control signal has been sustained for 375 milliseconds. The generator is marketed as a “Model 3000 Controller” by Neothermia Corporation (supra).
- Studies also have revealed that the electrical resistance characteristics encountered by electrosurgical generators and their associated instruments will vary quite widely in dependence upon the resistivity characteristics of involved tissue. Accordingly, for given electrosurgically based systems, optimization of the power vs. resistance profile is called for to avoid loss of arc on one hand, and to avoid tissue specimen damage due to excessive power application on the other hand.
- Surgical procedures, including those described above, are increasingly being performed using local anesthesia in place of general anesthesia with the benefit of shorter post-surgery recovery time, shorter hospital stay, lower risks to patients associated with general (total body) anesthesia and lower associated procedure and/or hospitalization costs. Local anesthetic agents are weakly basic tertiary amines, which are manufactured as chloride salts. The molecules are amphipathic, and have the function of the agents and their pharmacokinetic behavior can be explained by the structure of the molecule. Each local anesthetic has a lipophilic side; a hydrophilic-ionic side; an intermediate chain, and, within the connecting chain, a bond. That bond determines the chemical classification of the agents into esters and amides. It also determines the pathway for metabolism. Local anesthesia is commonly administered (1) in the spine (caudal and epidural anesthesia), (2) between the ribs (inter costal anesthesia), (3) into the dental pulp (intra pulpal), (4) intravenous regional anesthesia (where a tourniquet is used to prevent anesthetic from entering systemic circulation, Bier block), (5) regionally injected anesthetic which forms “walls” of anesthesia encircling the operative field (field block) and (6) highly localized injection of the anesthetic close to the nerves located within the operative field (nerve block). In each of these approaches, the active anesthetic drug is administered for the purposes of intentionally interrupting neural function and thereby providing pain relief.
- A variety of local anesthetics have been developed, the first agent for this purpose being cocaine which was introduced at the end of the nineteenth century. Lidocaine is the first amide local anesthetic and the local anesthetic agent with the most versatility and thus popularity. It has intermediate potency, toxicity, onset, and duration, and it can be used for virtually any local anesthetic application. Because of its widespread use, more knowledge is available about metabolic pathways than of any other agent. Similarly, toxicity with is well known.
- Vasoconstrictors have been employed with the local anesthetics. In this regard, epinephrine has been added to local anesthetic solutions for a variety of reasons throughout most of the twentieth century to alter the outcome of conduction blockaid. Its use in conjunction with infiltration anesthesia consistently results in lower plasma levels of the agent. See generally:
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- “Clinical Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics” by Tetzlaff, J. E., Butterworth-Heinemann, Woburn, Mass. 2000
- To minimize the possibility of irreversible nerve injury in the course of using local anesthetics, the drugs necessarily are diluted. By way of example, the commonly used anesthetic drug is injected intramuscularly to effect a nerve block or field block using concentrations typically in the range of 0.4% to 2.0% (weight percent). The diluent contains 0.9% sodium chloride. Such isotonic saline is used as the diluent due to the fact that its osmolarity at normal body temperature (for example 37° C.) is 286 milliOsmols/liter which is close to that of cellular fluids and plasma which have an osmolarity of 310 milliOsmols/liter. As a result, the osmotic pressure developed across the semipermeable cell membranes is minimal when isotonic saline is injected intramuscularly and extracellularly. Consequently, there is no injury to the tissue's cells surrounded by this diluent since there is no significant gradient which can cause fluids to either enter or leave the cells surrounded by the diluent. It is generally accepted that diluents having an osmalarity in the
range 240 to 340 milliOsmols/liter are isotonic solutions and therefore can be safely injected intramuscularly. - The present invention is addressed to a method for carrying out surgical procedures wherein a target tissue is accessed through use of an electrosurgical cutting electrode assembly. Such electrode employment calls for a reliable formation of a cutting arc, and importantly, a sustaining of that cutting arc as it is advanced through animal tissue. The method described is one predicated upon a studied recognition of the significant resistance load variations encountered by an electrosurgical system in the course of its use. Such significant load variations may be witnessed in the course of very minor advancement increments of an electrode as it cuts through tissue. Power-resistance characteristics or profiles have been investigated with a purpose of generating arc sustaining power at variational load resistances while, at the same time, avoiding power application of an excessive extent which would otherwise damage the tissue being incised or a recovered tissue specimen for use in subsequent pathological examination. Recovery of undamaged, intact tissue volume specimens is essential for subsequent effective analysis in pathology.
- Electrosurgically-based tissue specimen recovery, for example, from the female breast region conventionally has been carried out in conjunction with a preliminary administration by injection of a local anesthetic. Some benefits of this form of anesthesia are noted above. Currently most popular among the local anesthetic agents is lidocaine with or without minor additions of a vaso restrictive component such as epinephrine. These agents are combined with an isotonic diluent heretofore somewhat universally elected as an aqueous normal saline solution. Studies undertaken to evolve the instant methodology have indicated that the high conductivity of the conventional diluent serves in an excessive number of cases to defeat critical electrosurgical arc formation at otherwise electrically excited cutting electrodes. The noted studies have indicated that local anesthetic solutions with isotonic saline-based diluents, when infiltrated into tissue will lower the involved tissue electrical resistance in many instances to an extent causing electrosurgical generator shutdown due to excessive power involvement or inadequately high genera for output voltage to sustain the electrosurgical arc essential to tissue “cutting”. Minimum voltages are generally believed to be about 300 volts to about 600 volts, peak-to-peak, depending upon the geometry of the electrode and its contact area. In this regard, animal tissue exhibits a somewhat extensive range of resistivities. For such resistivities which are encountered during an electrosurgical procedure which are at the lower end of that range and involved tissue which is infiltrated with a low resistivity anesthetic solution, procedural failures may be witnessed.
- Where the subject of biopsy involves female breast tissue, the gland and duct anatomical characteristics encountered may tend to cause a collection and retention of accumulations or pockets of the local anesthetic solution. Where that solution is isotonic saline-based, cutting arc formation generally will be defeated with a failure of arc reformation when the solution containing pocket has been traversed by the advancing electrosurgical electrode.
- The method of the invention addresses these consequences involved with the use of a local anesthetic with a saline-based diluent by substituting a diluent exhibiting significantly higher resistivity or, inversely, lower conductivity. Encountered tissue load resistances have been observed to significantly and advantageously elevate with the use of the latter diluent. Where the noted accumulations or pockets of a local anesthetic solution are encountered, for example, in the female breast glandular structure, while the electrode-supported arc may quench within the pocket of anesthetic solution, it reappears upon engaging tissue following a traverse of that pocket.
- Studies herein described have been carried out utilizing the electrosurgical generator and capture component-based instrumentation described above. The procedural method has been altered with respect to this instrumentation, particularly with respect to the retrieval of tissue specimens from the female breast. A fluid evacuation system is employed with the instrumentation having a vacuum port assembly located in adjacency with the tip of the instrument. Deployment of the capture component is carried out in a pulsed or intermittent fashion wherein an arc is caused to be formed and the capture component is deployed or advanced for an incremental distance or time interval. Then a pause mode is entered into by the system which permits the evacuation system to remove any encountered pockets or accumulations of local anesthetic solution. The cutting arc is then reestablished and the capture component is advanced again on an intermittent basis until such time as full specimen capture is completed. Transparent conduiting is employed with the evacuation system such that the practitioner may observe whether fluids are being evacuated from the situs of the capture. As long as those fluids are seen to egress through the conduiting, the pause interval or mode is maintained.
- Other objects of the invention will, in part, be obvious and will, in part, appear hereinafter.
- The invention, accordingly, comprises the method possessing the steps which are exemplified in the following detailed description.
- For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a system employing the method of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the instrument shown inFIG. 1 with a disposable component being shown removed from a reusuable component; -
FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view of the instrument ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a top view of a leaf assembly employed with the instrument ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is a general sectional view of a capture component and associated drive tube; -
FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a leaf employed with the capture component shown inFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a partial sectional view of the forward region of the instrument ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 8 is a front view of the forward portion of the instrument shown inFIG. 1 with components oriented prior to deployment of capture component leafs; -
FIG. 9 is a front view of the forward portion of the instrument ofFIG. 1 showing the orientation of components as the leafs of its capture component are being deployed; -
FIG. 10 is a partial sectional view of the disposable component of the instrument shown inFIG. 2 schematically showing a deployment of capture component leafs to a maximum diametric extent; -
FIG. 11 is a partial sectional view of the instrument ofFIG. 10 schematically showing the orientation of capture component leafs at the completion of capture of a tissue volume; -
FIG. 12 is a partial sectional view of the instrument shown inFIG. 1 with the capture component leafs schematically depicted at a maximum diametric extent orientation for use with a larger tissue volume sample; -
FIG. 13 is a partial sectional view of the instrument ofFIG. 12 schematically showing the orientation of capture component leafs in an orientation of full capture; -
FIG. 14 is a block schematic diagram of the electrosurgical generator and control features employed with the method of the invention; -
FIG. 15 is a chart plotting the range of electrical resistivities in ohm-centimeters for identified human tissues and blood as well as for saline-based local anesthetic and dextrose-based local anesthetic; -
FIG. 16 is a graph showing power verses resistance profiles for electrosurgical generators employed with the method of the invention; -
FIG. 17 is another graph displaying power verses resistance profiles for electrosurgical generators employed with the method of the invention and showing a preferred profile; -
FIG. 18A is schematic representation illustrating animal studies undertaken in conjunction with the method of the invention; -
FIG. 18B is a schematic representation of a resistance measuring needle employed with the studies represented atFIG. 18A ; -
FIG. 19 is a graph plotting electrical resistance verses elapsed time following anesthetic injection with respect to animal studies carried out in connection with the method of the invention; -
FIG. 20 is an anatomical representation of a human female breast; -
FIG. 21A is a schematic elevational view of a phantom breast study undertaken in conjunction with the method of the invention; -
FIG. 21B is a top view of the phantom breast study undertaken in connection withFIG. 21A ; -
FIG. 22 is an oscillotrace of an electrosurgical generator output monitored during an animal study wherein a saline-based local anesthetic was employed; -
FIG. 23 is an oscillotrace of an electrosurgical generator output undertaken with the animal study ofFIG. 22 but utilizing a dextrose-based local anesthetic; -
FIG. 24A-24C combine to illustrate an intermittent actuation of the instrument ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 25 is an oscillotrace outline and boost control signal representation illustrating an optimization of boost level voltages; -
FIG. 26 is a schematic view of a local anesthetic injection protocol demonstrating an ensemble effect; and -
FIG. 27A-27G combine as labeled thereon to provide a flow chart describing the method of the invention. - The present method for carrying out surgical procedures utilizing an arc-creating electrosurgical electrode assembly. Such method looks in one aspect to the isolating and retrieving of a tissue sample volume, for the most part, evolved in the course of carrying out animal studies and trials with the above-identified surgical system of Neothermia Corporation. Accordingly, in the discourse to follow, the salient aspects of that system are described to afford an enhanced understanding of test data revealed herein. Certain of that test data is set forth in Appendices A and B annexed hereto, while other such data is assembled in tabular as well as graphic form.
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FIG. 1 , the noted system for isolating and retrieving a target tissue volume is illustrated in general at 10.System 10 comprises a tissue retrieval instrument represented generally at 12 which includes a reusuable component represented generally at 14.Component 14 sometimes is referred to herein as the “handle”.Instrument 12 additionally includes a disposable component represented generally at 16, the rearward portion of which is removably mounted within thepolymeric housing 18 ofreusable component 14. -
Disposable component 16 includes an elongate delivery cannula represented generally at 22 which extends along a longitudinal cannula orinstrument axis 24. The distal end ofdelivery cannula 22 extends through a rotatable, externally threadedconnector 26.Connector 26 is treadably engaged within thehousing 18.Delivery cannula 22 further extends through asuction manifold 28 which is a component of an evacuation system.Manifold 28 is retained in position oncannula 22 by acollar 30. The forward region of thecannula 22, as represented at 32, extends to a distal end or tip represented generally at 34. Suction orvacuum manifold 28 is in vacuum conveying and fluid receiving relationship throughdelivery cannula 22 with four intake ports identified at 35 atforward region 22. Two of those fourintake ports 35 are revealed in the figure. Locatedadjacent intake ports 35 is a blockingring 37 which functions to block any migration of steam or smoke along the outer surface ofdelivery cannula 22. Vacuum is conveyed to and fluid is received fromsuction manifold 28 via a flexible transparentpolymeric tube 36.Tube 36 is shown to extend frommanifold 28 into press fit connection withconnectors Hose 41 extends to afluid trap 42 which is in vacuum communication viaflexible hose 45 with the suction input of asuction pump assembly 43. Vacuum orsuction pump assembly 43 can be of a type marketed under the trade designation “VersaVac 2” by Stackhouse, Inc. of Palm Springs, Calif.Pump assembly 43 may be actuated into operation from a switch arrangement shown generally at 44 or through utilization of afoot switch 50 coupled to thepump assembly 43 via acable 52. - Connectors as at 38 are positioned on each side of the
housing 18 and function additionally to support a stabilizer handgrip, for example, the annulus-shaped grip represented at 54. Positioned at the forward portion of thehousing 18 are three button switches 56-58 which function, respectively as an arm/disarm switch; an energize position switch; and a start tissue capture switch. Immediately above the switches 56-58 on each side ofhousing 18 are linear arrays of LED based indicator or cueing lights, one such array being represented generally at 60. The visual cues provided by the indicators at 60, from the forward region ofhousing 18 toward the rear region thereof provide a start/reset cue as a green light; a tissue capture complete cue provided as a green light; a start tissue capture cue (above switch 58) provided as a yellow light; an energize position cue (above switch 57) provided as a yellow light; and an arm/disarm tissue capture cue (above switch 56) provided as a green light. Energization and control is provided to theinstrument 12 via amulti-strand cable 62 which connects with a combined control assembly and electrosurgical generator console represented generally at 64. Connection of thecable 62 with theconsole 64 is shown at amulti-lead connector 66 which is coupled to aconsole connector 68. The electrosurgically active electrode assembly of theinstrument 12 performs in monopolar fashion. Thus, a conventional, relatively large, dispersive return electrode assembly as shown in general at 70 is positioned against the skin surface of the patient.Assembly 70 is configured as having twoelectrode components cable 76 andconnector 78 to consoleconnector 80. Alternatively, a return electrode may be positioned at the surface ofdelivery cannula 22 near its distal end in place of the illustrated use ofreturn 70. - Power is supplied to the circuitry at
console 64 upon actuation of an on/offswitch 82. Whenswitch 82 is in an “on” orientation, a greenvisual indicator LED 84 located above the switch is energized. Proper connection of thecable 62 andconnector 66 withconsole connector 68 is indicated by an illuminated green LED 86 positioned aboveconnector 68. This connection test is carried out by directing current to a coding resistor withinhousing 18. A three-pedal foot switch represented generally at 88 is coupled via acable 90 to the rear panel ofconsole 64. The three pedals, 88 a-88 c ofswitch 88 emulates and provide alternative switching with respect to button switches 56-58. - Visual cueing corresponding with that at
housing 18 LED arrays as at 60 also is provided at theconsole 64. In this regard, a start/reset switch 92 is operationally associated with an LED indicator light 94 which illuminates in a green color upon actuation of that switch. A yellow position mode visual cue LED representing an energization of a precursor electrode attip 34 is shown at 96. This LED provides a yellow output during the electrosurgical advancement ofdelivery cannula tip 34 into confronting adjacency with a targeted tissue volume. Next, a green, arm capture mode visual cue is provided by an LED 98 to represent an arming of the tissue capture feature ofinstrument 12. Once an arm/disarm switch as at 56 or 88 a is depressed, the energize position switches as at 57 or 88 b are no longer activatable. However, the practitioner may return to the position mode by again depressing an arm/disarm switch. A yellow capture mode visual cue is provided by anLED 100 to represent the start of and carrying out a tissue capture procedure and upon completion of such capture, a green capture complete mode visual cue is provided by a green LED 102. A pause mode condition is represented by the energization of agreen LED 104. In general, the pause mode is entered during a procedure by releasingcapture switch 58 orfoot switch 88 c. When in a pause mode, the active capture electrodes of theinstrument 12 are not energized and deployment of the capture component is halted. Similarly, to reenter the capture mode the practitioner again depresses footswitch 88 c or captureswitch 58. Upon such reactuation of the chosen switch, the capture mode continues, in effect, from the orientation where it left off. - The importance of the evacuation system as above discussed will become apparent as the methods and techniques of the invention are descriptively unfolded. An assurance that the vacuum system, at least to the extent that the
vacuum pump 43 is active, can be accomplished with a vacuum actuated switch (not shown) attached within the conduiting extending betweenpump 43 and theinstrument 12. For example, unless such switch is actuated, the commencement of a procedure can be logically blocked by the control assembly withinconsole 64. - At the
time connector 78 of thereturn electrode 70 is coupled toconsole connector 80 andswitch 82 is in a power on condition, a patient circuit safety monitor circuit (PCSM) carries out a self test. On subsequent actuation of start/reset switch 94, a fault test with respect to the twoelectrode components red LED 106 locatedadjacent connector 80. - Referring to
FIG. 2 thedisposable component 16 ofinstrument 12 is revealed in an orientation prior to insertion within thehousing 18 ofreusable component 14. Thisdisposable component 14 is sometimes referred to herein as the “probe”. In the figure,delivery cannula 22 is seen extending forwardly from a cylindrically-shapedsupport housing 108. The forward region ofsupport housing 108 supports therotatable connector 26. In this regard, it may be observed that theconnector 26 is configured withexternal threads 110 which are fixed for rotation with aknurled flange 112. At the rearward end ofsupport housing 108 there is located anupstanding indexing pin 114 which, during installation of thedisposable component 16 is slidably received within an upwardly disposedelongate slot 116 extending internally along an elongate receivingcavity 118.Internal threads 120 withincavity 118 threadably engage theexternal threads 110 ofconnector 26 when thedisposable component 16 is inserted within thereusable component 14. - Positioned
opposite indexing pin 114 onsupport housing 108 are two, spaced apartelectrical contacts housing 18 upon insertion ofsupport housing 108 within the receivingcavity 118.Contacts tip 32 and the electrosurgical cutting and pursing cables associated with a capture component retained withindelivery cannula 22. Those pursing cables extend from the capture component withindelivery cannula 22 to a cable terminator component having guidance tabs or ears, one of which is revealed at 126 slidably mounted within anelongate stabilizer slot 130 arranged in parallel withaxis 24. A corresponding guidance tab and slot combination is found at the opposite side ofsupport housing 108. Located forwardly of the slots as at 130 are two additional elongate drive slots, one of which is shown at 134 similarly arranged in parallel withaxis 24. The outwardly extending ears or guide tabs of a drive assembly drive member extend from these slots and are seen at 138 and 140. These ears ortabs delivery cannula 22. When thesupport housing 108 is installed within the receivingcavity 118 ofhousing 18, thesetabs housing 18. Similarly, anotch 146 is located forwardly withinreusable housing 18 to permit passage of theelectrical terminals disposable component 16 within thereusable component 14 involves the sliding ofdisposable support housing 108 within the receivingcavity 118 androtating knurled portion 112 ofconnector 26 to provide the engagement ofthreads 110 withthreads 120. Finally, atab 150 is seen extending through a forward portion of thedrive slot 134. This tab is a component of a drive assembly safety stop 304 (FIG. 10 ) functioning to limit the extent of forward travel permitted by the drive member withears - Referring to
FIG. 3 , a sectional view is presented illustrating the operative association with the drive features retained withinreusuable component 14 and the driven features of thedisposable component 16. In the figure, a motor assembly is represented generally at 160.Assembly 160 is formed of a d.c.electric motor 160 a which is combined with aplanetary gear assembly 160 b.Assembly 160 provides a rotational output at a stainless steel bellows-shaped somewhatflexible coupler 162 and is located within amotor mount chamber 164. Within thatchamber 164 themotor assembly 160 is permitted some self-aligning movement but is restrained from rotational movement by atorque stop component 166. For the instant embodiment,coupler 162 extends through a taurus-shapedfluid seal 168 located within a sealedchamber 170. Thisflexible seal 168 does not constrain thecoupler 162 and permits the noted self-alignment of themotor assembly 160 with respect to an elongate rod-shaped translation component 172. Component 172 is seen extending forwardly to a rotatable and fixed connection with athrust bearing 174. Bearing 174 provides support against all of the driving forces imposed from themotor assembly 160. In this regard, the rod-shaped threaded translation component 172 is threadably engaged with a transfer assembly represented generally at 176. Transfer assembly 176 comprises a ball screw or nut component 178 threadably engaged with the threads of component 172 and a generally Y-shapedyoke 180 which is configured having spaced apart drive members formed to extend to a position spaced from but aligned for driven engagement with the tabs orears 138 and 140 (FIG. 2 ) of a drive member when thesupport housing 108 initially is inserted in the receivingcavity 118. To assure non-binding performance of the above drive components, it is necessary to avoid axial creep phenomena and the like which may be manifested as a compression ofbellows 162. In general, a sleeve is provided over the output drive shaft ofassembly 160, while a corresponding stepped-down diameter at component 172 provides a shoulder against which thecoupler 162 abuts. - Electrosurgical cutting current as well as control inputs and outputs are introduced from
cable 62 to thehousing 18. Two of the multi-lead components, certain of which are revealed at 181, extend to acontact clamp 182 which retains two contacts for supplying electrosurgical cutting energy tocontacts disposable component 16. -
FIG. 3 also reveals some details of thetip 34 ofdelivery cannula 22. Thattip 34 is depicted as it is utilized for relatively smaller tissue volumes, for example, encompassed within a diametric extent of about 10 mm. The tip incorporates four precursor electrode components arranged in a cross-shape symmetrically aboutlongitudinal axis 24. Three of the electrosurgical cutting portions of the precursor electrodes are revealed at 184-186 located just forwardly of a truncated cone-shaped ceramic (alumina)protective tip 190.Tip 190 functions to provide an arc-resistant or arc isolating tip portion preventing its thermal breakdown. Rearwardly ofceramic tip 190 arepolymeric tip components delivery cannula 22. Thesetip components Component 194 is seen to carry the earlier-describedsuction ports 35 and blockingring 37.Component 192 provides a ramp structure for a sequence of five thin stainless steel leafs of a capture component, the tips of which carry braided stainless steel pursing cables which are electrosurgically excited to create an arc for cutting purposes and which create a pursing action while cutting to form a cage-like structure around a targeted tissue volume. Alternatively, the precursor electrodes, leafs, pursing cable and cannula may be constructed of non-ferromagnetic material (e.g., titanium, nitinol) to enable use of this device with magnetic resonance image guidance of a biopsy procedure. Drive imparted to these capture component leafs emanates from theyoke 180 and drivemember ears polymeric tip components -
Delivery cannula 22 has a relatively small diametric extent, for example, about 5 mm. Within itsforward portion 32 there is disposed an earlier-noted capture component comprised of a pentagonally-shaped stainless steel elongate leaf structure with a leading edge formed with dual eyelets which carry a five pursing cable assembly. Referring toFIG. 4 , the capture component is represented generally at 200 at a stage in its fabrication prior to the attachment of the noted pursing cables along with polymeric guide tubes. As revealed in the sectional view ofFIG. 5 , thecapture component 200 has a generally pentagonal cross-sectional configuration initially chemically milled from flat stainless steel stock such that theforward portion 202 is formed with a sequence of five leafs having a thickness of 0.003 inch and a widthwise extent of 0.080 inch. The five leafs are shown in these figures at 210-214 and extend from a pentagonal base portion 218 (FIG. 4 ) to the noteddual eyelet tips 196. Each of the leafs 210-214 is chemically milled with a somewhat centrally disposed groove extending longitudinally along its length. Within each groove, as seen inFIG. 5 , there is adhered a polyamide flexible guide tube. These guide tubes are quite small, having, for example, an outside diameter of about 0.020 inch and a wall thickness of about 0.0015 inch. The guide tubes are shown inFIG. 5 at 220-224 as being adhesively attached to respective leafs 210-214. Each of the guide tubes 220-224 slidably guides a pursing cable as shown respectively at 230-234. These multi-strand stainless steel cables have a diameter of about 0.005 inch. The polyamide guide tubes 220-224 are attached by initially adhesively coupling them to the noted troughs. Then, the tubes are bonded to a corresponding leaf within the chemically milled groove utilizing an electrically insulating coating material and process which achieves bonding and provides requisite electrical insulation for the entirecapture component assembly 200. The coating, which has a thickness of about 0.001 inch, is a vapor-phase polymerized conformal coating marketed under the trade designation “Parylene”. Parylene is the generic name for members of a polymer series. The basic member of the series, called Parylene C is poly-para-xylene, a completely linear, highly crystalline material. Such coatings are available from parylene coating service companies such as Specialty Coating Systems, of Indianapolis, Ind. Looking momentarily toFIG. 6 , a cross sectional view ofleaf 210 is revealed in combination withguide tube 220. A parylene coating is represented at 226. -
FIG. 4 reveals the eyelet structure at the leading edge ofcapture component 200. The leading edge containing the eyelets are bent outwardly from the orientation shown prior to the attachment to and extension of cables through them. Further, thecapture component 200 is weldably attached to a drive tube or drivemember 236 which extends rearwardly intosupport housing 108 and into engagement with the drive member associated with the tabs orears 138 and 140 (FIG. 2 ). - Referring to
FIG. 7 , theforward region 32 andtip 34 ofdelivery cannula 22 are revealed in sectional detail. In the figure, thedelivery cannula 22 is seen extending forwardly to the earlier-described polymeric (polyetherimide)tip component 194.Delivery cannula 22 is electrically insulated with a five mil thick polyolefin shrinktube 238 extending to aborder 240 atcomponent 194. Next inboard from the internal surface of thedelivery cannula 22 are the five capture component leafs in pentagonal configuration, portions of two of which being shown at 210 and 212. Note the now outwardly bent orientation of the eyelets for these leaf structures. Extending next inwardly inboard is a stainlesssteel support tube 242 which is mounted at the rearward portion of thesupport housing 108 ofdisposable component 16 and extends forwardly throughdelivery cannula 22 to a flaredregion 244 engagingpolymeric tip component 192. This flaring is found to be helpful in permitting the support tube to overcome the rather substantial forwardly direct forces occurring during forward deployment of the capture component leafs and cables. Note, additionally, that the somewhat annular space betweencannula 22 andsupport tube 242 provides a fluid evacuation and suction conduit which extends to the five suction orvacuum intake ports 35. Extending insidesupport tube 242 is an electrosurgicalprecursor electrode tube 246 which also extends to the rearward portion ofsupport housing 108 for purposes of both support and receiving electrosurgical cutting energy transmitted through electrical contact 122 (FIG. 2 ). As theprecursor electrode tube 246 extends rearwardly, it is electrically insulated fromsupport tube 242 by apolymeric shrink wrap 248. The precursor electrodes are mounted as a subassembly of four stainless steel electrode wires having a generally elongate L-shape, two of which are shown in conjunction with theelectrodes electrodes subassembly tube 252. Four such electrode assemblies are crimped inside of thistube 252 and that tube, 252, in turn, is crimped within the forward portion of theprecursor electrode tube 246. It has been found that the utilization of four cutting surfaces for the electrodes, arranged in a cross-shaped pattern, provides preferable instrument positioning results. Such an arrangement of confronting electrode surfaces is revealed, for example, in connection withFIGS. 8 and 9 . In general, the severing portions of the precursor electrodes will be extending normally to thelongitudinal axis 24 of the instrument and will be configured to directly confront the tissue being severed during the insertion or placement of the instrument in confronting relationship to the involved tissue volume.FIG. 7 reveals an enlarged representation of the precursor electrodes in conjunction with a stylized locus oftravel 254 for the pursing cable and leaf combination as they extend over and about a target tissue volume represented in phantom at 256. The configuration and relative dimensioning of the pursing cable electrodes and precursor electrodes is, for example, that involved with 10 mm diameter tissue specimen capture as discussed in detail later herein. It may be observed from the shape of the cuttinglocus 254 that the instrument is called upon to sustain a cutting arc at the pursing cables while accommodating initially for an expanding surface area or pursing cable length and then a contracting one. Additionally, this arc must be sustainable for a variety of tissue environments. Accordingly, the electrosurgical generator will confront or “see” some variation in total electrical resistance as is established by the cutting arc itself, the tissue with associated blood, and as discussed herein, the local anesthetic which will have been intramuscularly injected just prior to the commencement of the procedure. - As contrasted with conventional surgical procedures wherein an electrode of fixed configuration is utilized and the surgeon is called upon to manually space that electrode from tissue to be cut in order to strike an arc, with the instant procedure, both the precursor electrodes 184-187 and the arc supporting cables 230-234 at their confronting portions are initially and at any restart embedded in tissue as opposed to being spaced from the tissue surface. This necessary initial tissue engagement is ameliorated by the application of a boost voltage level to create an arc at the initiation of electrosurgical cutting, whether at the outset of the procedure or following a stop (pause) in the procedure. The boost condition (e.g., 1200-1400 volts, peak-to-peak) is present now for only a minimal boost interval sufficient to create a cutting arc. Such minimization of the boost interval is elected for the purpose of minimizing any arc induced damage (artifacts) to the captured tissue specimen. It is important that the tissue specimen be available for subsequent analysis in pathology. Accordingly, thermal injury to the biopsy specimen and surrounding healthy tissue is avoided notwithstanding the necessity of assuring the presence of a cutting arc when the system is within a capture mode.
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FIG. 7 also reveals thatpolymeric tip component 194 functions as a guide for the leafs 210-214. Similarly,polymeric tip component 192 is configured with five ramps arranged at a 45° angle with respect to theinstrument axis 24. One of those ramps is shown at 258 in conjunction withleaf 210. These ramps provide for the 45° angle of attack of leafs 210-214 as they emerge during a capture procedure. - In general, precursor electrodes 184-187 will have a tissue cutting and confronting length of about 6.5 mm to 7.0 mm for employment with a maximum effective capture diameter for the
capture component 200 of 10 mm to 20 mm. Where that effective diameter expands above 20 mm up to 40 mm, the corresponding expanse of the precursor electrodes or their lengthwise confronting extent will be about 10 mm to 15 mm. When configured having one of the larger lengthwise extents, the electrodes are slightly canted forwardly and are made resilient so as to be capable of flexing forwardly as the electrosurgically excited pursing cables physically contact the precursor electrodes. During this procedure, the precursor electrodes are open-circuited and permitted to be reenergized as they are urged into alignment with the capture component leafs. This temporary reenergization of the longer precursor electrodes is found to be beneficial as the electrodes retract or bend toward the larger tissue samples being captured. -
FIGS. 8 and 9 present front views of thedelivery cannula 22tip 34, illustrating in particular the orientation of the precursor electrodes, as well as the leafs and cables in a retracted state inFIG. 8 and as the leafs and cables emerge inFIG. 9 . In the procedure initiation orientation ofFIG. 8 , the active area extent exhibited by the electrosurgically cutting portions of cables 230-234 is somewhat small but slightly larger than at full pursing at the completion of the procedure. InFIG. 8 , the five leaf tips of leafs 210-214 are visible in connection with portions of the pursing cables 230-234. When in this orientation, the precursor electrodes 184-187 will have been excited to form an arc while theinstrument 12 is maneuvered into an orientation wherein thetip 34 is in confronting relationship with the targeted tissue volume, a geometry shown in stylized fashion inFIG. 7 . The precursor electrode structure then is deactivated (open circuited) and thecapture component 200 is deployed in conjunction with the arc-forming excitation of pursing cables 230-234 with electrosurgical cutting energy. However, inasmuch as the cables are embedded in tissue, a boost voltage is called for, for the noted boost interval adequate to evoke formation of a cutting arc between the active portions of cables 230-234 and confronting tissue. In general, that boost interval occurs before deployment of the leafs 210-214 commences. -
FIG. 9 shows that as the leafs 210-214 are deployed, the pursing cables 230-234 are being “played out” and the effective diametric extent of the capture component is expanding to circumscribe the targeted tissue volume to be removed. To provide the expansion and subsequent pursing arrangement, note thatcable 230 slides throughguide tube 220 and is attached to the tip ofleaf 214.Cable 231 slides throughguide tube 221 and is attached to the tip ofleaf 213.Cable 232 slides throughguide tube 222 and is attached to the tip ofleaf 212.Cable 233 slides throughguide tube 223 and is attached to the tip ofleaf 211; andcable 234 slides throughguide tube 224 and is attached to the tip ofleaf 210. - Referring to
FIG. 10 , a partial sectional view of thesupport housing 108 ofdisposable component 16 is provided. In the figure, thesupport tube 242 is seen to extend to engagement with abulkhead 270 at the rearward portion ofsupport housing 108. Thetube 242 is retained in position by acollar 272. Extending through thesupport tube 242 is the earlier-describedprecursor tube 246 absent the insulative shrink wrap covering 248.Precursor electrode tube 246 is seen to be in abutting contact withelectrical contact 122. With this arrangement, electrosurgical cutting energy can be conveyed from thecontact 122 into thetube 246 and thence to the precursor electrodes 184-187. The rearward portion of the capture component drive assembly is represented generally at 274 and is seen to include the earlier-describeddrive tube 236 and adrive member 276. In the sectional view at hand, the integrally formedears 130 and 140 (FIG. 2 ) ofdrive member 276 are not seen. However, note that it is coupled to the end ofdrive tube 236 and both thattube 236 and thedrive member 276 slidably move oversupport tube 242 along theinstrument axis 24. Theyoke 180 described in connection withFIG. 3 engages theears drive assembly 274 forwardly by virtue of its abuttable engagement with ears ortabs 138 and 140 (FIGS. 2 and 3 ). - Pursing cables 230-234 extend rearwardly outboard of the
drive tube 236 into theinternal cavity 278 ofsupport housing 108. Two of these pursing cables are symbolically represented at 230 and 231. These cables slidably extend through a corresponding five channels extending throughdrive member 276, one of which is shown at 280. The cables 220-234 extend further to a fixed connection with a polymericcable terminator component 282.Component 282 is slidably mounted uponsupport tube 242 and includes a forward ferrule orcollar 284 which is press-fitted over the cables 230-234. The cables then extend through acentral flange portion 286 ofcomponent 282 for rigid and electrical connection with a rearward ferrule orcollar 288.Collar 288, in turn, is coupled to a flexibleelectrical cable 290 which extends to an electrical connection withelectrical connector 124.Cable 290 is of a length permitting it to follow thecable terminator component 282 as it slides forwardly. Accordingly, electrosurgical cutting energy is supplied to the cables 230-234 fromconnector 124,cable 290 and theferrule 288.Cable terminator component 282 is stabilized by two outwardly extending ears or tabs, one of which is described in connection withFIG. 2 as atab 126 riding withinstabilizer slot 130. Positioned forwardly ofcable terminator component 282 is acable stop 292. The collar-shapedstop 292 is adhesively fixed to supporttube 242 at a location defining the maximum diametric extent developed by the leading edge of thecapture component 200 leafs. That maximum diametric extent is represented in the instant figure in symbolic fashion as extending over a tissue volume and about halfway over a targeted tissue volume shown in dashed line fashion at 294. Note the proximity of the evacuation systemvacuum intake ports 35 with respect to the cutting locus of thecapture component 200. With the orientation of thecapture component 200 as shown, thecable terminator component 282 will have commenced to abuttably engage thecable stop 292 to effect a tensioning of the pursing cables 230-234 as thedrive assembly 274 continues to be driven forwardly bymotor assembly 160, translation component 172 and transfer assembly 176 (FIG. 3 ). Finally, a drive safety stop mechanism comprised ofstop member 304 is fixed withincavity 278 to limit the forward movement ofdrive assembly 274 beyond a location representing a full pursing or contracting of thecapture component 200 for the elected maximum diametric extent of capture. Such unwanted movement may occur, for example, with the failure ofcable stop 292 to halt forward movement ofcable terminator component 282. Asdrive assembly 274 continues to be driven forwardly and drivemember 276 approaches adjacency withsafety stop member 304 the leafs ofcapture mechanism 200 will be pursed mutually inwardly together to define a confinement structure surrounding the tissue volume to be removed. Investigators have referred to the capture component in this fully capturing orientation as the “basket”. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 , the procedure carried out with thesystem 10 initially involves the administration of a local anesthetic percutaneously at the site of an intended biopsy. Practitioners may, for example, inject an infiltration local anesthetic in about six locations spaced about 2 cm from the incisional location. The volume of the anesthetic solution which is infiltrated may, for example, be about 30 cubic centimeters (cc). Of importance, the solution constituting the local anesthetic should exhibit a resistivity or conductivity of value not reducing the amount of resistance the electrosurgical generator will confront, particularly during a capture mode. Preferably, the anesthetic agent will be combined with a diluent which will, in fact, improve, i.e., elevate the resistance “seen” by the electrosurgical system.Switch 82 is actuated to turn on theconsole 64 andcable 62 is attached atconnector 68. Upon a successful testing of the connection, green LED 86 illuminates. The practitioner presses the start/reset button 92 onconsole 64, whereupon a patient safety circuit monitor test is carried out, thered LED 106 and an aural cue providing a pulsed output in the event of failure of this test.Disposable component 16 is mounted within thereusable component 14 and a skin incision using a cold scalpel to a depth of about 4 mm and a width of 2 mm, wider than the maximum width of the tissue volume to be removed is made. The evacuator orsuction pump assembly 43 is turned on, for instance, from thefoot switch 50 and thetip 34 ofdelivery cannula 22 is extended into the incision such that the precursor electrodes at its tip are at least 3 mm below the surface of the skin. Thus, these electrodes initially are embedded within tissue beneath the skin. A positioning mode then is commenced with either the depression and continued depression of energize/position foot switch 88 b orhousing 18button switch 57 to effect first a boost then normal cutting energization of the precursor electrodes. LED 96 is illuminated as well as the corresponding LED atarray 60. An aural cue is provided as a steady tone. Thetip 34 of thedelivery cannula 22 is advanced to a position of confronting adjacency with the tissue volume to be removed. Some practitioners prefer to carry out this positioning in increments by releasing anddepressing foot switch 88 b orhousing 18button switch 57 and then repressing the elected switch to continue the maneuver. When the final positioning oftip 34 is made, and the positioning mode is terminated (foot switch 88 b is released orbutton switch 57 is released), the arm/disarmtissue capture switch 56 orfoot switch 88 a is depressed momentarily, the LED aboveswitch 56 as well as LED 98 are illuminated, andsystem 10 enters in arm capture mode. During this mode, switches 57 and 88 b are disabled. The startcapture button switch 58 orfoot switch 88 c is then depressed and a capture mode commences. In this regard, the LED aboveswitch 58 as well asLED 100 are illuminated and themotor 160 a (FIG. 3 ) turns on to advance theyoke assembly 180 forwardly for an interval of one half second during which time motor current is monitored to assure proper operation. As theyoke 180 engages theears drive member 276,motor assembly 160 is turned off. The electrosurgical generator applies first boost then normal cutting energy to the pursing cables 230-234 (FIG. 8 ) and following a one half second delay,motor assembly 160 is energized to start deployment of thecapture component 200. During energization of the pursing cables 230-234 the noted steady tone is provided fromconsole 64. - As one preferred procedure, the capture mode is carried out in an intermittent fashion. In this regard, the control assembly is actuated either automatically or by selective depression and release of either
capture switch 58 orfoot switch 88 c for a capture interval. That interval may be, for example, about one second to about two seconds in duration. Release offoot switch 88 c or switch 58 will cause the control assembly to enter a pause mode with the illumination ofLED 104 and the deenergization of the pursing cables 230-234. This pause mode is continued for a pause interval which may extend from about 4 to about 6 seconds. It is during this pause interval that any pooled or accumulated local anesthetic solution which may have been encountered will be evacuated through theintake ports 35 of the evacuation system. During the pause mode, the operator observestransparent tubing 36 for detecting the presence of the clear local anesthetic solution and will retain the pause mode as long as that fluid is visually perceived. The control assembly then is again actuated, for instance, by depressingfoot switch 88 c or switch 58 and the capture mode is reentered with reassertion of boost energy for another capture interval. This intermitting procedure is repeated until full capture is effected, thecapture component 200 orientation described in connection withFIG. 10 being reached. Where the capture mode is carried out in a continuous fashion, for example, with the continuous depression offoot switch 88 c orswitch 58, for acapture component 200 orientation of a maximum 10 mm diameter, a capture interval of about 6 seconds occurs. When a full capture orientation is reached, a forward stall condition is witnessed atmotor 160 a, forward energization of themotor assembly 160 is terminated and the motor is reversed to withdraw the transfer assembly 176 to its initial home position. LED 102 onconsole 64 as well as the corresponding LED output atarray 60 are illuminated and the tone representing application of electrosurgical current is terminated.Delivery cannula 22 is removed from the patient, thevacuum pump assembly 43 is turned off andtube 36 is disconnected fromhose 41.Connector 26 then is rotated to permit removal of thedisposable unit 16. Upon removal of the disposable unit, ears ortabs capture component 200 to assume an orientation, for example, represented atFIG. 10 for tissue specimen access. Alternately, the cables of thedisposable component 16 may be cut to release the specimen. Looking again toFIG. 11 , note that thecapture component 200 is shown stylistically in a fully pursed or closed orientation having captured thetarget tissue volume 294.Cable terminator component 282 has remained in abutting contact with thecable stop 292 and drivemember 276 is moved forwardly until the deenergization ofmotor 168. -
FIGS. 10 and 11 further reveal the configuration of the evacuation system at the location ofsuction manifold 28. In this regard, themanifold component 28 is shown having aninternal manifold chamber 306 which communicates through a barb-like connector 308 withtransparent tubing 36.Chamber 306 additionally communicates with the interior ofdelivery cannula 22 through an opening oraperture 310 extending therethrough. As described in connection withFIG. 7 , the region between the interior surface ofcannula 22 andsupport tube 242 provides fluid transfer and vacuum access to the fourintake ports 35 atforward region 32. - A salient feature of the
disposable component 16 of thesystem 10 resides in a structuring of the capture component and associated actuating system in a manner wherein the effective maximum tissue circumscribing diametric extent can be varied with the expedient of merely moving thecable stop component 284 to different locations along thelongitudinal axis 24. It may be recalled that the collar-shapedcable stop component 284 is mounted uponsupport tube 242. This alteration of capture component diametric extent is illustrated in connection withFIGS. 12 and 13 in connection with a target tissue volume shown in phantom at 320. ComparingFIG. 12 , for example, withFIG. 10 , note that thecable stop member 284 now is fixedly positioned forwardly toward thelatching component 296. Thecable terminator component 286 is represented as having been drawn by cable 230-234 (here shown symbolically at 230 and 231) to adjacency withstop member 284.Cable 290 has been provided as being of extended length as represented at 290′.Drive member 276 and associateddrive tube 236 have been moved forwardly with respect to their corresponding position shown inFIG. 10 . Note thatsafety stop 304 has been positioned more forwardly than the arrangement shown in connection withFIGS. 10 and 11 . Thus the leafs are moved mutually outwardly to a greater extent. The result is an enlarged capture diameter. For this embodiment, achieving a capture diametric extent of greater value, an expanded precursor electrode assemblage is called for to the extent that the captured or encapsulated tissue volume may be readily removed. In general, the lengthwise extent of each of the wire components of the precursor electrodes will be less than the effective maximum diametric extent of the capture component. As before, four precursor electrode components are employed, two of which are shown in solid line fashion at 322 a and 322 b. Theseprecursor electrodes delivery cannula 22 in confronting adjacency with thetarget tissue volume 320, electrosurgical cutting current is terminated at all precursor electrodes including those at 322 a and 322 b, the cutting drive circuit, in effect, being open-circuited. However, when the pursing cables commence to emerge fromdelivery cannula 22 in conjunction with capture component leaf movement, they will encounter the somewhat flexible electrode wires of the precursor electrodes as shown, for example, at 322 a, 322 b and re-excite them with electrosurgical cutting current. These electrodes then will be flexed forwardly toward the tissue sample volume as they are so re-excited to assume the orientations shown in phantom, for example, at 322 a′, 322 b′, and 322 c′. In the latter case, theprecursor electrode 322 c′ is, as noted, perpendicular to or normal to theelectrodes 322 a′ and 322 b′. A fourth such electrode (not shown) coplanar withelectrode 322 c′ will be flexed similarly from the opposite side of the capturing region by the pursing cables. As the pursing cables continue to move forwardly under electrosurgical cutting current excitement, contact and electrical conduction with the precursor electrodes is terminated and the latter electrodes are permitted to flex rearwardly toward their original orientations in planes through the longitudinal axis of the instrument. Thus these precursor electrodes will be permitted to return through the tissue cutting paths evoked with their reengization by the pursing cables. It may be observed that the greater maximum diametric extent of thecapture component 200 also will cause the creation of an area or length of pursing cable greater than in the embodiment ofFIGS. 10 and 11 . This will affect the total resistance confronting the electrosurgical system in terms of maintaining and developing an arc. In this regard, an increase from a 10 mm maximum diametric extent to a 15 mm diametric extent will lower the resistance exhibited by the pursing cables when at that diametric extent by a factor of about ⅓. According, the electrosurgical generator is called upon to exhibit a resistance vs. power characteristic capable of accommodating this lowered resistance effect in order to maintain a requisite cutting arc. - Referring to
FIG. 13 , the orientation of the components ofreusable component 16 are revealed as thedrive component 276 and associateddrive tube 236 have been forwardly driven along thesupport tube 242 into a spaced adjacency withsafety stop 304 while thecable terminator 286 has remained in stationary abutting contact withcable stop 292. Accordingly, the symbolically depictedcables drive member 276 subsequent to its orientation as shown inFIG. 12 . Note that the tips of the symbolically represented leafs have been drawn together by the pursing action of cables 230-234 and thus, a somewhat hemispheric, dome-like configuration has been evoked having the forward curvature shown. A comparison of this curvature with that represented inFIG. 11 shows them to be similar in terms of degree of curvature, a phenomenon evoked by virtue of utilization of a pursing cable in association with each of the leafs of the capture component.FIG. 13 also reveals that the precursor electrodes as at 322 a and 322 b have resiliently returned to an orientation normal to thelongitudinal axis 24. With this arrangement, the volume of targetedtissue 320 as well as the amount of surrounding healthy tissue may be withdrawn while being protected by the structural integrity now extant at the capture component pursed together leafs. Those leafs are retained in compression by the pursing cables, a state wherein they contribute to the formation of a structurally rigid containment structure cage. - Referring to
FIG. 14 , a generalized block diagrammatic representation of the electrosurgical generation features and the control assembly incorporated withconsole 64 andinstrument 12 is presented. In general, the electrosurgical inputs to the pursing cables 230-234 and to the precursor electrodes of theinstrument 12 are provided at an operating frequency of about 340 KHz. However, the operating frequency may be selected to be in the range of from about 250 KHz to about 10 MHz. As noted earlier, different capture component maximum diametric values and associated lengthwise capture dimensions are based on the location of thecable stop 292 and a repositioning of thesafety stop member 304. With the resulting somewhat universal structuring,motor assembly 160 may provide standardized performance in conjunction with a control which detects forward and rearward stall conditions as well as other load characteristic conditions which will represent fault states. In the figure, a conventional a.c. line input is represented at line 330 extending to an electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter represented atblock 332. As represented atline 334 andsymbol 336, the filtered output is passed through a fuse and into a front panel power on/off switch function represented atblock 338. This switching function is described in connection withFIG. 1 at 82.Switch function 338 passes the filtered input to a power factor correcting (PFC) boost converter as represented atline 340 and block 342.Converter 342 rectifies the a.c. input to it to a d.c. current and boosts the d.c. voltage level to a regulated interim level while also creating a sinusoidal input current waveform which matches the sinusoidal input voltage waveform. This provides for a high power factor to reduce line current harmonics.Converter 342 provides the interim voltage as a 380 volt d.c. bus as represented atlines block 342 derives a variety of beneficial attributes. Less current is drawn as compared to conventional electrosurgical generators and the device may be employed universally with power utilities on a worldwide basis. Of additional importance,converter 342 derives a pre-regulated interim voltage atline 344 which permits an optimization of a next following link inverter in the electrosurgical generator function. -
Line 346 functions to provide a d.c. input to a primary and auxiliary low voltage power supply (LVPS) as represented respectively atblocks respective lines instrument 12. In this regard, failure of a low voltage power supply otherwise occurring without such redundancy could result in shutting down the entire control system at a point in time during critical intervals in the procedure at hand. - The regulated 380 volts d.c. at
lines block 356 which functions to provide a very specific motor voltage to the motor drive circuitry as represented atline 358 and block 360. Control over the motor voltage, for example, at a level of around 10 volts is important, inasmuch as it is that voltage level which provides the proper rate of forward travel of the leafs and cables of the capture component. In this regard, the deployment of the leafs and electrosurgically excited cable is measured in terms of millimeters per second. Should the drive imparted be too rapid, the excited cables will push against tissue and not cut properly which may result in both unwanted tissue necrosis and false capture stall-based response on the part of the control system. Because the control system operates themotor drive 360 on the basis of detecting, for example, forward stall currents to determine the completion of pursing activity, accommodation is made for anomalies in the motor drive caused by binding phenomena or the like wherein a forward stall would be detected by the control system before the capture component had been properly actuated. Because the rate of advance of the leafs and associated pursing cables is carefully controlled, it is known, for instance, that any excessive motor current detected before a certain initial test interval of time commencing with an initial motor activation would represent a drive malfunction. The same form of a stall-based motor response may occur in the event that the cutting arc is lost in the course of a capture mode of performance. As discussed in detail later herein, the arc may be lost if the resistance “seen” by the electrosurgical generator drops in conjunction with a power-resistance characteristic which cannot accommodate it. Animal tissue encountered in the course of operation of the device may exhibit resistivities having a wide range. Those resistivities or conductivities may have an important impact upon total resistance necessary to maintain a cutting arc. Further, such resistivity or conductivity may be severely influenced by the type of local anesthetic employed by the practitioner.Reusable component 14connector 68, referred to as a “handle connector” is represented in the instant figure atblock 362 which is shown communicating motor drive inputs to themotor assembly 160 as represented byarrow 364 extending from the motor drive function atblock 356. Control to the motor drive represented atblock 360 initially is provided from a control arrangement which includes control and drive boards as represented atblock 366 anddual arrow 368. - Returning to
line 344, the regulated 380 volts d.c. output of theconverter 342 is introduced to a 100 KHz link inverter represented atblock 370 which additionally is shown to be under the control of the control and drive circuit board function ofblock 366 as represented atdual arrow 372. That control is called upon to effect a constant voltage regulation of the electrosurgical output energy, accommodating the negative dynamic impedance of a cutting arc while achieving an arc-sustaining, non-oscillatory performance. It is at the function represented atblock 366 that the requisite power-resistance characteristic of the generator function is established such that, for the range of resistances seen by the generator, sufficient power is provided to sustain or create an arc. On the other hand, the amount of power applied for normal cutting or during a boost interval to create or strike an arc cannot be excessive to the extent that the retrieved tissue specimen is damaged by arc occasioned necrosis. The a.c. (square waveform) output oflink inverter 370 is presented, as represented atline 374 to one side of an isolation transformer represented atblock 376.Transformer 376 provides an output, as represented atline 378 which is rectified and filtered as represented atblock 380 to develop a regulated d.c. link voltage atline 382 having a value of about 100 volts. The amplitude of the link voltage atline 382 is controlled with a circuit topology incorporating a high gain or rapidly responsive internal feedback loop in conjunction with a relatively low gain or slow external feedback loop and functions to establish a constant voltage amplitude of the operating output of a system having active 15 electrodes of varying geometry. That system further operates within tissue exhibiting a relatively wide potential range of conductivity or resistivity which will be seen to be markedly influenced by the conductivity or resistivity of an infiltrated local anesthetic. -
Line 382 is directed to two relay disconnects as represented atblock 384. These relay disconnects are controlled from the control and drive circuit board function represented atblock 366 as indicated byarrow 386. The d.c. link voltage then, as represented atline 388 is directed to an RF resonant inverter as represented at block 390. Inverter 390 operates in controlled relationship with the control and drive circuit boards represented atblock 366 as indicated byarrow 392. It may be noted that by positioning the relay disconnects 384 before the RF inverter 390, in the case of a fault or other anomaly, input to the RF inverter 390 itself can be disconnected. - Inverter 390 is of a conventional resonant tank circuit variety which is tuned to a particular frequency. Its output peak-to-peak voltage amplitude is controlled by the amplitude of the d.c. link voltage. Thus, the output voltage amplitude for a negative dynamic impedance arc drive is made constant for boost and normal cutting performance as is its frequency.
- The output of inverter 390 is directed, as represented by
arrow 394 and block 396 to one side of a high voltage transformer which steps its amplitude up to from about 800 to about 1000 volts peak-to-peak (normal cutting) from the 100 volt d.c. link voltage level. This output of thetransformer stage 396 atarrow 398 is an electrosurgical cutting output which is, in effect, steered by series relays at a high voltage output stage represented atblock 400 to either the precursor electrode input as represented atarrow 402 or to the capture component cables as represented atarrow 404. Control over theoutput stage 400 is indicated bydual arrow 406. The relay function associated with thisstage 400 will be seen to create a slight delay from the initiation of a boost level control signal to the commencement of the ramping of peak-to-peak voltage up to a boost voltage level or plateau.Connector 80 ofconsole 64 which is electrically associated with thedispersive electrode 70 is represented atblock 408. The connector, in addition to providing a return to the highvoltage output stage 400 as represented atarrow 410, is coupled with a patient circuit safety monitor (PCSM) which is represented atblock 412.Monitor circuit 412 is coupled with each of thediscrete electrodes dual arrows block 366 as represented bydual arrow 418. As discussed in connection withreturn electrode 70 as shown inFIG. 1 , the present system operates in monopolar fashion and utilizes a dual component dispersive pad as a return electrode. The RE1 and RE2 leads represented atrespective lines PCSM circuit 412 will apply about a 10 volt signal at 50 KHz to the two return electrode pads and verify proper resistance. Only upon such verification will the system permit the practitioner to continue the procedure by going into a ready mode. If the PCSM test is not met or passed, the system will not proceed and both visible and audible pulsed alarms are produced.PCSM circuit 412 also performs a self test at such time as the on/off switch represented atblock 338 is actuated to an on state. - The front panel controls as described at
console 64 in connection withFIG. 1 are represented atblock 420. These controls, as represented atline 422 and block 424 are associated with a front panel circuit board which, in turn, as represented atline 426 is provided inputs and outputs from the control and drive boards represented atblock 366. Both control and drive boards, additionally receive inputs fromfoot switch 88 as represented atblock 428 and switchingline bus arrow 430. Inputs from switches 56-58 atreusable component 14 are represented atarrow 432, while outputs to the LED arrays as at 60 are represented atarrow 434. Finally, as discussed in connection withFIG. 1 , a vacuum switch may be incorporated within the tubing or conduit of the evacuation system providing a requirement in electronic logic that the vacuum system be turned on before commencing a procedure, a requirement somewhat similar to the PCSM test requirement. Such a vacuum switch is represented atblock 436 and its association with the control is represented atarrow 438. - With the circuit arrangement thus described, a primary circuit is developed between the a.c. input at line 330 and the
isolation transformer 376. From the output ofisolation transformer 376, providing the noted d.c. link voltage, a secondary, lower voltage circuit is evolved. That secondary circuit extends to the high voltage transformer represented atblock 396. From that circuit location, a high voltage circuit obtains with the system which develops the noted electrosurgical cutting signal. These three different regions are incorporated inconsole 64 with different isolation barriers of the system. In this regard, some components fall within a safety extra low voltage circuit regime (SELV) while other circuits are completely isolated from potential contact. For medical devices which are going to be attached to a patient, concerns become more stringent for assuring that no current will flow from one device, for example, to another associated with the patient. A more detailed description of the electrosurgical generator and associated control is provided in the above-identified application for United States patent by Eggers, et al., Ser. No. 09/904,412 which is incorporated herein by reference. A more detailed description of theinstrument 12 is provided in the above-identified application for U.S. patent Ser. No. 09/904,396 by Eggers, et al., which is incorporated herein by reference. - Animal and field studies have been conducted with and concerning
electrosurgical system 10. As noted above, the electrosurgical generator component of the system is called upon to accommodate not only resistance variation occasioned by the dynamic performance of the pursing cables during a capture maneuver, but also must accommodate the resistance characteristics of tissue and fluids encountered in the course of capture procedure. For example, substantial variations of electrical resistivity, or inversely, conductivity will be encountered where the system is employed for breast biopsy. Looking momentarily toFIG. 15 , these substantial variations are portrayed graphically. Note that normal breast tissue exhibits a resistivity extending from about 350 ohm-cm to about 2000 ohm-cm. By contrast, the resistivity of malignant breast tissue extends from about 150 ohm-cm to about 300 ohm-cm. In further contrast, “fatty” tissue is at the upper end of the physiological resistivity range extending from about 1600 ohm-cm to 2000 ohm-cm and muscle tissue exhibits low resistivity similar to malignant breast tissue. Blood encountered in the course of the procedures is at the very lowest end of the resistivity range extending from about 150 ohm-cm to about 200 ohm-cm depending upon hematocrit. Accordingly, during the capture mode performance ofsystem 10 the electrosurgical generator will, from patient to patient, confront what may be deemed a wide variation in resistance. In this regard, the range of resistance, not including that at the arc may extend from about 1500 ohms to about 2000 ohms. At the opposite end of this range, very dense tissue may reach as low as 150 ohms or less. Thus, in view of this range of resistances the electrosurgical system is called upon to perform in conjunction with a resistance-power characteristic which assures the creation and maintenance of a cutting arc over the extended resistance range. However, for each resistance encountered by the system the amount of power evoked cannot be too high. Where the power is excessive, thermal artifacts will be witnessed at the biopsy sample to an extent which well may be deemed unacceptable. - Over the course of testing the
system 10 in conjunction with a 10 mm maximum capture diametric extent a variety of resistance-power characteristics were evolved and evaluated. Looking toFIG. 16 , an initial resistance-power characteristic tested is plotted at curve orprofile 450. Characteristic 450 exhibits excessive power at lower resistance load values and, correspondingly, too low a power output at higher resistance load values. Characteristic 450 is identified as a “pre-april” characteristic in associated data. In the latter regard, looking momentarily to Table 1, characteristic 450 is tabulated at column 5. A next characteristic is shown atcurve 452.Curve 452 shows an improvement in power output at higher resistance values. However, at the low end of this resistance range, for example, starting at about 500 ohms the RF power output commences to drop and drop significantly at resistances below about 300 ohms. It was observed that at about a 150 ohm value of resistance the power became so low that the system was unable to sustain a cutting arc. Characteristic 452 is tabulated at column 6 of Table 1. Resistance-powercharacteristic curve 454 is coincident withcurve 452 at higher resistance levels and, it may be observed that at lower resistance levels, higher power values are maintained, not falling below 180 watts.Curve 454 is tabulated atcolumn 7 of Table 1. Resistance-powercharacteristic curve 456 is seen to be coincident withcurve 452 at higher ranges of resistance and falls somewhat betweencurves Curve 456 is tabulated at column 9 of Table 1. - Referring to
FIG. 17 ,characteristic curves characteristic curve 458. Note thatcurve 458 is essentially coincident withcurve 452 at the higher ranges of resistance, such coincidence in those ranges representing an acceptable profile with sufficient power to create an arc and maintain an arc but not with excessive power. At lower ranges of resistance it may be observed that the curve remains at a power level above a value of about 170 watts, again a sufficient but not a excessive power level.Curve 458 is tabulated atcolumn 12 in Table 1.TABLE 1 4 May 19, 7 8 9 11 12 2 3 2002 May 19, 2002 May 21, 2002 May 21, 2002- 10 May 19, April, 2002 Newer Apr. 18, Current 5 6 Power Rev. A Rev. A May 21, 2002 Constant Voltage 2002 (A rms) Pre Apr. 18, (watts) Actual Actual 2002 Voltage Power 1 (Vpp) Voltage E&A April 2002 E&A Voltage* Power* Voltage (V rms) Power Load (Vref (V rms) Jun. 11, Power Power Jun. 11, (V rms) (watts) (V rms) E&A Jun. (watts) (Ohms) 3.23) (Vref 3.23) 2002 (watts) (watts) 2002 E & A E & A Plexus 11, 2002 New Version 100 300 100 1.34 600 100.0 180 100 100.0 100 134 169.0 200 488 160 1.08 481 128.0 231 188 176.7 196 215 167.4 300 640 215 0.91 341 154.1 248 242 195.2 250 273 167.3 400 750 252 0.79 251 158.8 248 281 197.4 288 315 167.7 500 860 290 0.66 196 168.2 220 309 191.0 316 332 175.2 600 940 315 0.58 172 165.4 203 331 182.6 332 349 175.0 700 1010 338 0.51 151 163.2 185 343 168.1 344 360 168.1 800 1060 353 0.46 133 156.1 171 357 159.3 356 370 159.3 900 1100 368 0.42 124 150.5 160 367 149.7 368 380 149.7 1000 1150 384 0.39 115 147.5 151 384 147.5 380 389 147.5 1100 1160 390 0.36 105 138.3 143 390 138.3 385 396 138.3 1200 1180 401 0.34 97 134.0 136 401 134.0 385 404 134.0 1300 1200 412 0.31 91 130.6 127 412 130.6 385 406.5 130.6 1400 1215 410 0.29 85 120.1 119 410 120.1 385 409 120.1 1500 1230 412 0.28 80 113.2 114 412 113.2 385 413.5 113.2 1600 1232 413 0.26 75 106.6 108 413 106.6 385 415 106.6 1700 1236 414 0.24 71 100.8 102 414 100.8 385 416 100.8 1800 1238 413 0.23 67 94.6 97 413 94.8 385 417 94.8 1900 1239 413 0.22 63 89.8 92 413 89.8 385 418 89.8 - A next aspect of cutting arc maintenance has been discovered to be associated with the local anesthetic utilized with the procedure. While a variety of anesthetic agents have been utilized, the more commonly used anesthetic drug is the above-discussed lidocaine which is injected intramuscularly to effect a nerve block or field block using concentrations typically in the range of 0.4% to 2.0% (weight percent). The diluent currently used for intramuscular injections of local anesthetics is isotonic saline which contains 0.9% sodium chloride. Isotonic saline is used as the diluent due to the fact that its osmolarity at normal body temperature (37° C.) is 286 milliOsmolds/liter which is close to that of cellular fluids and plasma, the latter having an osmolarity of 310 milliOsmolds/liter. It is generally accepted that diluents having an osmolarity in the range of from about 240 to about 340 milliOsmolds/liter are isotonic solutions and therefore can be safely injected intramuscularly.
- Returning momentarily to
FIG. 15 , it may be observed that the electrical resistivity of isotonic saline is 50 to 60 ohm-cm which is much lower than the bulk tissue resistivity properties of human breast tissue. As a consequence, when isotonic saline is injected intramuscularly into tissue in the course of local anesthetic administration (e.g., 1% lidocaine in 0.9% NaCl in water as the diluent), the electrical conductance of the infused tissue increases significantly. Conversely, as the isotonic saline diluents are injected intramuscularly, the tissue electrical resistance decreases significantly. With respect to the resistivity values given above, the electrical conductivity of isotonic saline is 17 milliSiemens/cm; the bulk tissue property conductivities of human tissue are about 1 to 5 milliSiemens/cm depending upon fat content and the conductivity of blood is approximately 7 milliSiemens/cm depending upon hematocrit. - Animal studies and field trials have determined that when saline is employed as the diluent of a local anesthetic its low resistivity will, in many cases, cause a drop in resistance witnessed by electrosurgical generators, for instance, driving the observed resistance down to 100 ohms and less. As this occurs, there is a drop off in power as well as voltage to an extent that an arc cannot be created or sustained. While normally, the peak-to-peak voltage creating and sustaining an arc will range generally from 600 volts to 700 volts, under the influence of the saline diluent, that potential difference may drop substantially, again rendering the system incapable of establishing or sustaining a cutting arc.
- Referring to
FIG. 18A , the laboratory setup for carrying out the noted animal studies is stylistically portrayed. In the figure, a fully anesthetized female pig is shown positioned upon its back which, in turn, is supported upon aplatform 472. The figure schematically illustrates the first component of a two aspect form of experiment wherein as an initial procedure, resistance values were measured for a number of locations at thebreast region 474. Those locations were numbered and marked. A syringe having a resistance measuring needle was prepared, as represented in general at 476. The upper portion of the needle as represented at 478 was covered with an electrically insulative cannula. Looking toFIG. 18B , theneedle 478 is shown covered with an electrically insulative sleeve or cannula formed of shrink wrap which terminates atedge 480. Disposed outwardly from theedge 480 of the cannula is a length, Lexp of exposed stainless steel extending to thetip 482 of the needle. The exposed needle electrode length, Lexp was generally in a range of about 1.5 to 2.5 millimeters in extent. As depicted inFIG. 18A , theelectrode needle 478 was electrically coupled as represented atlead 484 to one input of a Fluke 6306 RLC (resistance, inductance, capacitance) meter represented atblock 486. This RLC meter was selected inasmuch as tissue exhibits a frequency dependent resistance. Accordingly, the frequency of the measurements taken was at 340 kHz. The second terminal ofRLC meter 486 was connected as represented atlead 488 to adispersive return electrode 490.Needle 478 was injected to a depth, Dai of about 1.5 cm to 2.0 cm whereupon initial resistance measurements were made followed by an injection of a bolus of either an isotonic saline-based local anesthetic solution or an isotonic solution exhibiting much higher resistivity or conversely, much lower conductivity, for example, a 5% dextrose diluent with or without anesthetic agent. In general, the saline diluent was combined with 1% lidocaine with or without epinephrine and the dextrose diluent solution was combined with or without 0.8% lidocaine. The latter is referred to as “D5W based lidocaine”. For the instant methodology, it should be observed that a small electrode as represented atelectrode needle 476 when employed within relatively larger medium coupled, in turn, with a large dispersive electrode as at 490, the resistance will in effect be measured within a quite limited region extending from that electrode. Shown inFIG. 18B , the zone of resistance being measured as represented in general at 492 will be quite small or localized to the extent of involving only a few millimeters. From the electrode position, the current flux lines and voltage gradients disperse rapidly in inverse square fashion toward thereturn electrode 490. Such dispersive lines are represented, for example, at 494. Accordingly, the electrodes employed withinstrument 12 will confront resistances which may vary considerably with very small extents of movement about and around a targeted tissue volume. Thus, extensive regions of the resistance-power characteristics discussed above may be encountered by an associated electrosurgical generator. Using a Fisher Scientific Digital Conductivity Meter (model No. 09-326-2), conductivity measurements of certain of the employed solutions were made. For example, a 5% dextrose with 0.8% lidocaine solution was measured to have a conductivity of 2.07 milliSiemens/cm at 25° C. Correspondingly, an isotonic saline solution was measured to have a conductivity at 24.1° C. of 14.0 milliSiemens/cm. Returning momentarily toFIG. 15 , it may be observed that the resistivity of the saline-based local anesthetic is illustrated as extending from about 50 ohm-cm to about 75 ohm-cm, while the corresponding resitivity of dextrose-based local anesthetic extends from about 500 ohm-cm to about 550 ohm-cm. - As the second aspect of animal (pig) studies which were undertaken,
system 10 was employed in conjunction with select local anesthetic agent diluents to retrieve and evaluate tissue specimens. The earlier experiments carried out are summarized in Appendices A and B. - Turning to
FIG. 19 , a graphic representation of certain of the resistance measuring results obtained in conjunction with animal studies carried out as described in connection withFIGS. 18A-18B is revealed. In the figure, acurve 500 represents a test carried out in conjunction with injection of a 3 cc bolus of a local anesthetic comprised of a solution of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine in a ratio of 1:200,000 in a normal or isotonic saline diluent. Before injection of the bolus, resistance over the bolus was 332 ohms. Shortly after injection of the bolus, resistance dropped to 146 ohms and thereafter hovered around 150 to 160 ohms, where it remained for over twelve minutes. In a typical use ofsystem 10, one to six injections of 3 cc to 10 cc each for a total of 25 cc to 30 cc of local anesthetic are made along a somewhat circular locus to effect a field block in close proximity (within 1 cm to 2 cm) to the operative site. Data represented bycurve 500 is tabulated atexperiment 3 in Appendix A. -
Curve 502 plots the results of carrying out a resistance investigation wherein a 10 cc injection of a 1% solution of lidocaine in a normal (isotonic) saline diluent was utilized. The initial resistance measurement prior to the injection of the local anesthetic bolus shows a value of about 200 ohms. Within about 15 seconds from the injection of the bolus of normal saline-based local anesthetic, resistance decreased as low as about 130 ohms and thereupon hovered between about 130 ohms and about 144 ohms. - In contrast, where the injection and resistance measurements involved a local anesthetic agent with one of the preferred diluents of the present invention (vis., 5% Dextrose in water with 0.8% lidocaine), the initial tissue resistance as seen at
curve 504 was about 160 ohms. Shortly following the injection of the bolus of this preferred diluent-based local anesthetic, resistance was observed to increase to nearly 300 ohms. The measured resistance values remained above about 280 ohms after two minutes which is the typical waiting period for the start of a subsequent surgical procedure. As may be evidenced fromcurve 504, this is a highly desirable resistance enhancing characteristic. As represented atexperiments 3 through 7 of Appendix A tests were carried out to provide resistance measurement data for locations both over the injected bolus as well as at locations spaced from the over bolus location. - Experimentation also has been carried out with the
electrosurgical system 10 to evaluate the capture performance of the system in conjunction with a local anesthetic solution incorporating a saline-based diluent. - Fourteen animal (pig) experiments are described in conjunction with Appendix B wherein a local anesthetic having a solution incorporating a saline-based diluent was tested in conjunction with an
instrument 12 configured for a 10 mm maximum diameter capture configuration. The electrosurgical generators employed a resistance-power characteristic corresponding withcurve 456 inFIG. 16 . Those experiments indicate that there are occasions when the cutting arc cannot be sustained when saline-based lidocaine is used for infiltration anesthesia and no tissue sample is obtained. In general, capture failure is considered to include no sample or a very small sample or sample which is obtained in small pieces indicating mechanical rather than electrosurgical cutting. - A sequence of animal (pig)
experiments utilizing system 10 were carried out on May 22, 2002 with purpose of evaluating operation of that system in conjunction with a saline-based local anesthetic and a dextrose-based local anesthetic. The May study, performed at The Ohio State University Medical Center, was carried out utilizing two consoles as described at 64 in conjunction withFIG. 1 . Looking additionally to Table 2, these consoles were identified as a “Model 3000 Controller” as described above, controller serial number 89140 of a series identified as A1708 utilized a drive board version (FIG. 15 , block 366) having a resistance-power characteristic corresponding withcurve 452 illustrated inFIGS. 16 and 17 . A second controller identified as having serial number 89146, again identified as being of an A1708 series was configured having a drive board with a resistance-power profile or characteristic corresponding withcurve 454 illustrated in conjunction withFIG. 16 . A profile represented by thelatter curve 454 provided 40% more power at a 200 ohm load and 26% more power at a 300 ohm load but was similar at resistances above 700 ohms to thecurve 452 profile. For these tests, two types of local anesthetic were employed, viz., conventional isotonic saline-based 1% Lidocaine with epinephrine at a ratio of 1:200,000 and D5W based lidocaine which was provided as a solution incorporating 0.8% lidocaine with a diluent of 5% dextrose in water in combination with epinephrine in a ratio of 1:200,000. The test included both resistance measurements after injection of local anesthetic andsystem 10 tissue capture using the two versions of the drive boards as set forth above. Initial resistance measurements were performed as described in conjunction withFIGS. 18A and 18B with the needle exposure, Lexp being 5 mm. This needle was positioned in the center of the region to be captured and resistance was measured with a Fluke 6306 RLC meter as at 486 set at a frequency of 340 kHz corresponding with the frequency ofsystem 10. RF voltage, current and resistance was measured for each capture using a Techtronics digital storage oscilloscope. From these measurements, power and resistance (average and maximum) could be derived. Power demand by the model 3000 controller was also measured using a fast-response wattmeter marketed by Voltech, Inc. - The anesthetic protocol set forth in Table 2 represents a sequence code, the first digit of which represents the number of injections of local anesthetic. The second digit represents the volume of local anesthetic bolus injected in cubic centimeters. The third digit represents a radial distance in centimeters from the center line of the target tissue, and the fourth digit represents the amount of time in minutes ensuing or waiting before the capture procedure was started. These values are listed in the fourth rightward column of Table 2 headed “Anesthetic Protocol”.
- Table 2 compiles the results of the testing undertaken with respect to twenty-seven trials utilizing 27 disposable components, 16 or “probes” provided from lot 511042, manufactured by Medsource Technologies, Inc. of Newton, Mass. One of these
components 16 was reused in conjunction with aninstrument 14 in a manner wherein the capture cables were cut, thus preventing power from being applied to the pursing cables during deployment and the tissue capturing phase of performance. As before, a capture failure was considered to occur when no sample or a very small sample or a sample with small pieces was recovered indicating mechanical rather than electrosurgical cutting. - The data tabulated in Table 2 reveals that tissue capture failures occurred in a total of 4 out of 17 (24%) capture trials when saline-based local anesthetic was used. It is likely that the number of failures would have been even larger except for the fact that the particular pig utilized in the experimentation had an unusually heavy fat layer throughout the possible tissue capture sites, resulting in higher than normal tissue resistance levels. Recall the graphics of
FIG. 15 illustrating the electrical resistivity of fatty tissue. Notwithstanding, the presence of this fatty tissue in the subject animal, some regions of it were located in which the tissue resistance was in the 200 ohm to 300 ohm range during capture when a saline-based local anesthetic was used prior to capture. - There were no tissue capture failures (10 out of 10 successes) when the 5% dextrose-based diluent local anesthetic was used following essentially the same anesthetic protocols as employed with the saline-based local anesthetic.
- One of the provided 27
disposable components 16 or probes was utilized to attempt to capture the fatty tissue (typically encountered in the subject animal of Table 2) without any cutting arc (by removing the cut/capture electrode from the probe). The result of this capture procedure was a failure to capture with the capture component as at 200 fully deployed and forming a “tulip” shape with the leafs of that component otherwise being undeformed. If this attempt were made in highly dense or fibrous tissue, the reusuable component would have either stalled before complete forward deployment of the leafs or the leaf members would have been significantly deformed.TABLE 2 Model 3000 Radial Controller Power Number Of Amount Distance From Number Number Serial And Locations Injected Per Center Line Waiting Of Of Number Voltage Anesthetic For Location Of Lesion Time Capture Capture (Type) Profile Anesthetic Protocol Injection (Cc) (Centimeters) (Minutes) Trials Failures 89140 452 Saline based 4 × 4 × 1 × 5 4 4 1 5 2 0 (0%) (A1708) 1% Lidocaine with (Console 64) 1:200,000 4 × 4 × 1 × 1 4 4 1 1 4 1 (25%) Epinephrine 1 × 10 × 0 × 1 1 10 0 1 3 1 (33%) 6 × 5 × 1 × 2 6 5 1 2 1 1 (100%) 6 × 5 × 1 × 6 6 5 1 6 1 0 (0%) 5% Destrose based 4 × 4 × 1 × 5 4 4 1 5 2 0 (0%) 0.8% Lidocaine with 1:200,000 4 × 4 × 1 × 1 4 4 1 1 3 0 (0%) Epinephrine 1 × 10 × 0 × 1 1 10 0 1 3 0 (0%) 6 × 5 × 1 × 2 6 5 1 2 1 0 (0%) 89144 454 Saline based 4 × 4 × 1 × 1 4 4 1 1 3 1 (33%) (A1708) 1% Lidocaine with (Console 64) 1:200,000 1 × 10 × 0 × 1 1 10 0 1 2 0 (0%) Epinephrine 6 × 5 × 1 × 2 6 5 1 2 1 0 (0%) 5% Destrose based 4 × 4 × 1 × 1 4 4 1 1 1 0 (0%) 0.8% Lidocaine with 1:200,000 X Epinephrine Total = 27 - As the instant investigation involving animal studies and trials progressed, inquiry as to the arc quenching phenomenon at the capture electrodes turned to the anatomical aspects of the environment of capture as an adjunct aspect of the low resistances encountered in the presence of a local anesthetic agent in combination with a saline-based diluent. The female breast, represents a predominating anatomical region involved with the system and method at hand. Accordingly, its anatomical structuring was considered in conjunction with associated breast phantom experimentation.
- Looking momentarily to
FIG. 20 a human female breast is represented by way of anatomical illustration. In general female breast is a specialized accessory gland of the skin of female mammals that secretes milk. In the human female it is a compound tubuloaveolar gland composed of 15 to 25 lobes arranged radially about the nipple and separated by connective and adipose (fatty) tissue. The smallest lobules, when fully developed, consist of clusters of rounded alveoli opening into ductules which unite to form larger tributaries of the terminal lactiferous ducts; each of the latter drains a lobe and are the same in number (15-20), converging to the areola and forming beneath it variable lactiferous sinuses or cavities which may serve as reservoirs. See generally: -
- Gray's Anatomy, 37th Edition, Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1989, p 1447.
- Dorland's Medical Dictionary, 27th Edition, W. B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, (1988).
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FIG. 20 reveals a representation of exemplary glands at 510, representative ducts at 512, and fat at 514. The areola at 516 surround the papilla at 518. Musculus pectoralis major is illustrated at 520. - Experimental and trial observation indicates that when a local anesthetic solution is injected about a vector of capture component approach towards a target lesion in the breast, it well may encounter a breast gland which has filled with local anesthetic solution. Typically, the solution is percutaneously injected at a distance, for example, 1 cm, from that vector position into the breast region at two or more locations in a somewhat surrounding locus to effect an anesthetic block. The local anesthetic solution may be injected directly into a gland or migrate into the glands under the pressure of injection to create pockets or accumulations of the anesthetic solution. Where local anesthetic is comprised, for example, of lidocaine with or without epinephrine and a normal saline solution, the arc at the capture electrodes was quenched and could not be regained with a consequence of a resultant tissue capture failure. In contrast, capture is successfully completed where a local anesthetic incorporating a diluent such as dextrose exhibiting a comparatively higher resistivity has been employed.
- Referring to
FIGS. 21A and 21B , an experimental setup is schematically illustrated wherein the effect of pockets or accumulations of local anesthetic solution upon electrosurgical capture performance was evaluated. In the figure, a breast phantom block or mass is represented at 524. Thephantom 524 is a substantially transparent gel-like material which functions to emulate the physical and electrical characteristics of the human female breast and is conventionally employed for simulating clinical experience for breast biopsies. In the latter regard its resistivity is comparable to that of human breast tissue. The material is marketed under the trade designation “Ultrasonic BP Breast Phantom” by Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc., of Newark, N.J. Block orgelatinous mass 524 is shown supported upon asupport 526 and intermediate that support and theblock 524 is a dispersive form ofreturn electrode 528. Asystem 10instrument 12 was employed in conjunction with a console as at 64 as shown atblock 64. Thedelivery cannula 22 of theinstrument 12 is represented in the drawings schematically. Generator andcontrol function 64 is shown schematically as being coupled to thereturn electrode 528 byline 530 andarrow 532. Coupledintermediate line 530 andarrow 532 is a current detector represented atblock 534. The opposite output fromelectrosurgical generator function 64 was supplied to the capture electrode components of theinstrument 12 as represented byarrow 536 extending to electrosurgical drive functional association withdelivery cannula 22 of the instrument. Note that the capture component for the instrumentdisposable component 16 again is represented in general at 200. An oscilloscope as represented atblock 538 was coupled acrossoutputs respective arrows block 43 in the instant schematic representation. The function of thesuction tube 36 is represented by an arrow carrying the same numerical designation.Cannula 22 was maneuvered along linear locus represented atarrow 544 and, as seen inFIG. 21B , aligned with thatlinear locus 544 was the lens of a digital video camera represented at 546. - The studies at hand were carried out to illustrate and examine the effect of isolated pockets or pools of isotonic saline-based (i.e., electrically conducting) anesthetic agents and associated diluents upon the maintenance of an electrosurgical cutting arc. Studies were also performed using the much less conductive anesthetic agents with a dextrose-based diluent. In particular, the studies were performed to measure the sustainability of an electrosurgical cutting arc as the wire electrode of
capture component 200 passes through thematerial 524 and a pocket or pool of local anesthetic. The controller orconsole 64 was a serial number 89140 (A1708) Model 3000 Controller as described supra which was configured with acurve 452 resistance-power profile (FIG. 16 ). - The testing or experimentation was commenced with the injection from a hypodermic syringe with associated needle as at 548 of a bolus of local anesthetic at an interior location within the
mass 524. The bolus had a volume of 1.5 to 2.0 cc of either normal saline solution as above-described or a 5% dextrose solution as above-described. That bolus is represented inFIGS. 21A and 21B at 550.Bolus 550 had a diameter of about 1.4 cm. Testing was performed with and without the use of theevacuation system 43. Following the injection and creation of thebolus 550, thedelivery cannula 22 was advanced in conjunction with a conventional capture and cutting mode of operation along thelocus 544 in a manner wherein the capture cables of thecapture component 200 traversed at least a portion the bolus contained pocket at 550, reentering thematerial 524 during the course of such cutting action as it traversed through thebolus 550. Whenbolus 550 contained, i.e., when the resultant pocket was filled with isotonic saline diluent, the arc at thecapture component 200 cutting cables immediately was extinguished or quenched. The arc did not return when the leading edge ofcapture component 200 reached and re-entered thematerial 524 on the opposite side of thebolus 550. It appeared that this failure to reconstitute the arc was due to an infiltration of the isotonic saline solution. That infiltration caused the solution to follow the movement of the wire electrodes of thecapture component 200 to an extent lowering the resistance encountered by thegenerator function 64 to an extent where arc formation could not be evoked. - In contrast, when the
bolus 550 contained or the corresponding pocket was filled with 1.5 cc of the 5% dextrose-based solution, then the wire electrode of thecapture component 200 could traverse the pocket ofbolus 550 and either sustain the arc during its traverse or resume the arc cutting mode once the pocket orbolus 550 had been traversed and the electrode wires reencountered thematerial 524. This reformation of the arc occurred without a boost voltage contribution. - From the foregoing, a conclusion was reached that the use of a comparatively non-conductive solution-based local anesthesia (e.g., 5% dextrose plus lidocaine and epinephrine) significantly improves the reliability of tissue capture owing to the fact that it raises the tissue electrical resistance in place of significantly lowering that tissue resistance as demonstrated in animal testing. The lowering of tissue resistance due to conventional saline-based local anesthesia is clearly one of the factors most responsible for failures to captured tissue. Although the use of saline-based local anesthesia can probably be accommodated by increasing the power profile back to the very high power levels used in the past at lower resistances (see
curve 450,FIG. 16 ), such high power profiles result in known increased levels of thermal artifact in the recovered tissue sample having a diluent exhibiting lower condutivity. It may be observed that the use of a local anesthetic (e.g., 5% dextrose plus lidocaine with or without epinephrine) provides the following advantages: -
- 1. Greatly increases the reliability of tissue capture.
- 2. Reduces the power dissipation during tissue capture (knowing the effect of increased native tissue resistance), thereby further decreasing the thermal artifact, even as compared with the
curve 452 resistance-power profile (FIG. 16 ) which has been found to offer significantly less thermal artifact than thecurve 450 profile. - 3. Allows the administration of a more closely spaced “block” such as four equally spaced (“square pattern”) injections of 4-5 cc each of local anesthetic at a radial distance of 1 cm. The corresponding lidocaine “block” should be sufficiently prompt to afford effective anesthesia and allow the tissue capture to proceed within 1-2 minutes after the injections are completed. In the latter regard, contrary to use of lower resistivity anesthetic solutions, if dextrose-based anesthesia is used, it is preferable to initiate tissue capture within 2 minutes to take advantage of the favorable increase in tissue resistance.
- 4. In view of all three benefits listed above, the most important additional benefit is that the reliability of good tissue capture with minimal thermal artifact does not depend on how much anesthesia the physician gives, where it is given or how long the physician waits before initiating the cutting/capture of tissue.
- 5. The dextrose-based solution infiltrates the expansible ducts or glands (
FIG. 20 ) of the breast. It should have no effect on the ability of thesystem 10 to initiate or remain in the arc cutting mode whenever and wherever tissue is encountered.
- It is realistic to anticipate that such pockets of local anesthetic solution will be encountered in conjunction with the use of
system 10. This follows inasmuch as injections of 20 cc to about 30 cc of local anesthetic solution will be utilized by practitioners prior to carrying out a capture sequence. Thus, accommodations for fluid accumulations are to be made. Of course, where a higher resitivity diluent is utilized such as the noted dextrose-based diluents, then the fluid pocket phenomena will not defeat the necessary cutting arc formation. - Oscillotrace based outlines of the electrosurgical drive voltage and current as well as the current response of
motor assembly 160 generated during animal (pig) studies carried out withsystem 10 are presented atFIGS. 22 and 23 . Both of these oscillotrace outlines were derived in conjunction with the use of aconsol 64 serial number 89140. For the trial derivingFIG. 22 , a saline-based 0.5% lidocaine local antiseptic agent with epinephrine was combined in solution with a normal saline diluent. Arc voltage including the initializing boost voltage is represented at 554. Note that the arc was lost at position 556 and was not reinstituted as represented by the low voltage response at oscillotrace region 558. Electrosurgical current as represented at 560 was of relatively high amplitude reflecting a low resistance. The drive current exhibited bymotor assembly 160 is represented at 562. Note that following loss of arc, atcurrent region 564 the oscillotrace exhibits a motor current increase characteristic which indicates that arc cutting has ceased and the deployment is proceeding mechanically. - Looking to
FIG. 23 , a corresponding oscillotrace is provided taken in conjunction with thesame system 10 and with the same animal on the same date. However, the local anesthetic employed was 0.8% lidocaine with epinephrine in solution with a 5% dextrose diluent. Note that the capture cables or pursing cable excitation voltages at 566 remain elevated following an initial boost interval. Further, the excitation current is of lower amplitude and constant as represented at 568. Note, additionally, that the motor energization current at 570 remains somewhat consistent until the completion of capture andresultant motor 160 stall as seen at 572. - The above-discussed studies and experimentation concerning the electrosurgical performance of
system 10 additionally have led to a refinement of the protocol or procedure of its use. In particular, theevacuation system 43 as it extends to the intake ports 35 (FIG. 1 ) beneficially may carry out an evacuation of local anesthetic fluids at the situs of capture. In this regard, the capturing sequence wherein thecapture component 200 is deployed may be carried out in an intermittent manner. For example, by intermittentlydepressing foot pedal 88 c or captureswitch 58 leafs 210-214 and corresponding cables 230-234 may be excited and advanced, for example 2 seconds, whereuponfoot pedal 88 c or switch 58 is released such that the system enters into a pause mode indicated by the illumination of LED 104(FIG. 1 ). The pause mode dwell then will ensue for, for example 4 seconds, whereuponfoot switch 88 c again is depressed or captureswitch 58 is actuated for another 2 seconds. For an implementation ofsystem 10 for capturing at a maximum diametric extent of 10 mm, the total capture sequence, if carried out continuously, would require about 6 seconds. Thus, to complete the corresponding intermittent type of capture activity a total elapsed time of about 14 seconds is called for. - Looking to
FIGS. 24A-24C this intermittent approach to capture is schematically illustrated. InFIG. 24A thecapture component 200 is revealed having an orientation following the initial 2 seconds of deployment and electrosurgical cutting. That initial 2 second performance is represented atarrow 574. For the next 4 seconds, thesystem 10 is maintained in a pause mode during which time any accumulated local anesthetic solution is evacuated throughports 35 of thedisposable component 16. During this pause interval, additionally, the practitioner may observetransparent evacuation tube 36 for the presence of clear fluids. The protocol also is beneficial where a higher level of bleeding is encountered, it being recalled from the discourse in connection withFIG. 15 that blood exhibits a comparatively low electrical resistivity which may have an adverse effect upon the electrosurgical activity of the system. In general, as long as the practitioner perceives that fluid evacuation is taking place, the pause interval will be maintained.FIG. 24B illustrates a next occurring energization of themotor assembly 160 and excitation of the capture component cables. Following this 2 second activation as represented atarrow 576, a pause interval again is entered for, for example, about 4 seconds. As before, thetransparent evacuation tubing 36 is observed by the practitioner during this pause interval.FIG. 24C illustrates the completion of the procedure with the energization of the capture cables and deployment of capture component leaves 210-214 to a fully pursed orientation. Such activity is represented atarrow 578. - As discussed in connection with
FIG. 14 , with each activation offoot switch 88 c or captureswitch 58, a boost voltage is applied to the electrosurgical excitation components with a corresponding increase in power. For earlier protocols employed withsystem 10, this voltage was generated only at the initial excitation of the capture component electrodes as opposed to being applied an additional two times during a capture interval under the instant protocol. The initial boost interval for earlier protocols was elected as being that of sufficient duration to assure the formation of an electrosurgical cutting arc and was selected as 375 milliseconds with respect to the interval during which a signal was applied from the control system calling for a boost activity. However, with the multiple boost occurrence, of the instant protocol, it is desirable to limit the boost signal interval to avoid the formation of thermal artifacts in the recovered tissue specimen. Accordingly, the boost interval control signal now is reduced to that necessary to create a cutting arc with minimal power generation. - Referring to
FIG. 25 , an oscillotrace outline of the voltage output ofsystem 10 as a boost interval is generated is set forth in conjunction with a representation of the commencement and termination of a boost control signal having a shortened duration of 250 milliseconds. In the figure, the boost control signal is represented as commencing at time, t=0 as represented atvertical line 580. The cut off for this boost control signal is represented at 250 ms shown atvertical line 581. The voltage oscillotrace shows a voltage ramp-upcomponent 582 commencing in time after the initiation of the boost control signal as represented atline 580. This is due to delays occasion by relays employed in the high voltage output stage 400 (FIG. 14 ).Ramp 580 occurs for about 118 milliseconds reaching a peak level atposition 584, whereupon about a 55millisecond ramp level 586 ensues. At the termination of thatramp 586, the system ramps to the lowercontinuous voltage level 586 where, for the duration of the cutting maneuver the voltage is essentially maintained at a constant value. Where the boost signal otherwise extending betweenlines ramp peak 584 was not reached to the extent that the boost was ineffective. However, at 250 milliseconds duration for the boost control signal a boost activity of about 160 milliseconds is witnessed which provides adequate boost voltage assurance of cutting arc generation at a beneficially minimized energy generation. By contrast, where the full 375 millisecond boost control duration is applied, theramp component 586 of the boost voltage is sustained for about 180 milliseconds. - Referring to Table 3 an energy balance analysis is provided in tabular form with respect to boost control signal durations of 200 milliseconds, 250 milliseconds and the basic interval of 375 milliseconds. Tabulations are set forth with respect to tissue or load resistances as seen by the
system 10 as set forth in column one. Column two tabulates energy generated during the ramp-up to boost voltage as described in connection withcomponent 582 inFIG. 25 . The data in column two was calculated by numerical integration in 16 steps of 6.63 milliseconds per step over a 106 millisecond ramp up period. Looking to column three, the total energy generated for a 200 millisecond boost control signal duration is tabulated with respect to load resistance. For a boost control signal duration of 200 milliseconds, the applied voltage just reaches the boost voltage as identified atpeak 584 inFIG. 25 . For this signal interval, no ramp as at 586 occurs at boost voltage. The caloric values of column three may be compared with those in column seven which tabulates the total energy generated for the standard or basic boost interval signal of 375 milliseconds. As seen in column eight, the 200 millisecond boost control signal duration provides a caloric heat generation which is 17% of the caloric generation for a boost control signal duration of 375 milliseconds as set forth in column seven. As apparent, for the intermittent utilization of thesystem 10 this minimized duration boost control signal will substantially reduce thermal artifact at the recovered tissue sample. - Now looking to the utilization of a boost control signal of 250 millisecond duration as discussed in conjunction with
FIG. 25 , column four tabulates the energy derived from theplateau region 586 with respect to tissue or load resistance. As tabulated in column nine this, when combined with the energy below the ramp-upregion 582 reduces the overall caloric expenditure per energization to 42% of that generated with the conventional 375 millisecond boost control signal. In the latter regard, the 180 millisecond plateau region energy for the 375 millisecond boost control signal interval is tabulated in column 6. Finally, column ten tabulates the amount of energy involved for a continuous mode of capture where a maximum diametric capture extent of 10 millimeters is achieved with thecapture component 200. For the generation of the data set forth in Table three, the resistance-power profile 452 (FIG. 16 ) was assumed.TABLE 3 Calculated Energy Associated With Boost Control Signal Durations Of 200, 250 And 375 Milliseconds Total Energy Total Energy Tissue Resistance Energy Generated Generated For 200 Energy In 55 Msec. Generated For 250 Energy In 180 Msec. (Load Resistance During Ramp Up To Msec. Boost Plateau Region After Msec. Boost Plateau Region After Seen By Boost Voltage Control Signal Boost Voltage Control Signal Boost Voltage Controller) (See Note 1) Duration (See Note 2) Reached T(Boost) = Duration (See Note 3) Reached T(Boost) = (ohms) (Calories) (calories) 250 Msec. (calories) (calories) 375 Msec. (calories) 100 63.1 63 97 160 318 150 42.1 42 65 107 212 200 31.6 32 49 80 159 250 25.2 25 39 64 127 300 21.0 21 32 53 106 350 18.0 18 28 46 91 400 15.8 16 24 40 79 500 12.6 13 19 32 64 600 10.5 11 16 27 53 700 9.0 9 14 23 45 800 7.9 8 12 20 40 900 7.0 7 11 18 35 1000 6.3 6 10 16 32 1100 5.7 6 9 15 29 1200 5.3 5 8 13 26 1300 4.9 5 7 12 24 1400 4.5 5 7 11 23 1500 4.2 4 6 11 21 1600 3.9 4 6 10 20 1700 3.7 4 6 9 19 1800 3.5 4 5 9 18 1900 3.3 3 5 8 17 2000 3.2 3 5 8 16 Tissue Resistance Total Energy Generated Fraction Of Boost Fraction Of Boost Total Energy Generated (Load Resistance FOR 375 Msec. Boost Energy Generated With Energy Generated With During 6 Sec. Continuous Seen By Control Signal Duration 200 Msec. Boost 250 Msec. Boost Mode Period Of 10 Mm Controller) (See Note 4) Duration (See Note 5) Duration (See Note 5) Capture (See Note 6) (ohms) (calories) (%) (%) “4-18 Profile” (Calories) 100 381 17% 42% 143 150 254 17% 42% 163 200 190 17% 42% 183 250 152 17% 42% 202 300 127 17% 42% 221 350 109 17% 42% 224 400 95 17% 42% 228 500 76 17% 42% 240 600 63 17% 42% 236 700 54 17% 42% 234 800 48 17% 42% 224 900 42 17% 42% 216 1000 38 17% 42% 211 1100 35 17% 42% 198 1200 32 17% 42% 192 1300 29 17% 42% 187 1400 27 17% 42% 172 1500 25 17% 42% 162 1600 24 17% 42% 153 1700 22 17% 42% 144 1800 21 17% 42% 136 1900 20 17% 42% 129 2000 19 17% 42% 122
Note 1-
Energy generated during ramp up from 0 volts to Boost Voltage calculated by numerical integration in 16 steps of 6.63 msec./step over the 106 msec ramp-up period. Energy = (Summation[(Voltage rms){circumflex over ( )}2]* (incremental time period))/(Resistance of tissue) where the summation is for j = 1 to 16.
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FIG. 26 , a schematic representation of a local anesthetic injection protocol pattern is portrayed. For example, a target lesion is portrayed at 590 as exhibiting about a 10 millimeter maximum diametric extent. To carry out infiltration anesthesia, a sequence of 6 injections 592 a-592 f are provided. The sphere of fluid influence for each of these injections 592 a-592 f are represented respectively at 594 a-594 f. These spheres of influence will interact in what is referred to as an “ensemble effect” of multiple injections even though these injections are positioned about two centimeters from the center of thelesion 590. Where a singular injection is employed, as evidenced in connection with Appendix A, little influence in the region of thelesion 590 would be observed. The “ensemble effect” additionally indicates that pockets or accumulations of local anesthetic fluid or solution generally will be encountered in any given procedure. Thus the intermittent form of capture is beneficial in removing pockets of fluid anesthesia and the like. - Tables 4A and 4B should be considered together for a sequence of capture trial numbers extending from
number 1 through number 25. The resultant table summarizes an animal (pig) study undertaken at the Medical Center of the Ohio State University on Jun. 12, 2002. For these trials, a lidocaine anesthetic agent was utilized in conjunction with epinephrine and a noted dextrose based diluent.Capture trial numbers 1 through 7 and 20 through 25 were carried out in a continuous mode wherein the continuous operation of thecapture component 200 extended for an interval of about six seconds. Capture trial numbers 9 through 19 were carried in an intermittent fashion whereincapture component 200 was energized for 2 seconds following which a pause mode was entered for 4 seconds and so on. As before, a capture failure was considered to include no sample or a very small sample or sample which is obtained in small pieces indicating mechanical rather than electrosurgical cutting. The tabulated average resistance and minimum resistance refers to resistances calculated based upon measured RF voltage and current during the period of boost or capture. Trial number nine failed in consequence of a failure of cable stop 292 (FIG. 10 ) to remain in fixed position. Capture trial number seven failed to derive a sample, a 0 level of boost voltage being witnessed. Additionally, as before, the first digit of the anesthetic protocol refers to the number of injections. The second digit of this protocol refers to the volume of injection bolus in cc. The third digit of protocol refers to the spacing of the injection from the centerline of the target tissue and the fourth digit of the protocol refers to the dwell time between injection and commencement of capture in minutes. Note that the same protocol was used for all trials. Where a pulsed mode (intermittent) is at hand, then the range of powers are given corresponding to all of the periods of capture, albeit intermittent. Trial number 25 was undertaken in the liver of the animal andtrial number 16 resulted in a relatively high, 128 degree F. temperature. Note that trials number 1-2 and 20-25 were undertaken with a boost control signal duration of 375 milliseconds. Capture trials 3-4 and 15-19 were undertaken with a boost control signal of 250 millisecond duration operating in a pulsed (intermittent) mode. Capture trial numbers 5 through 8 were undertaken with a boost control signal of 125 ms duration in a continuous mode of operation. Correspondingly, trials 9-14 were undertaken with a boost control signal of 125 ms duration in a pulsed (intermittent) mode. The differences in peak power during boost activity in watts may be observed for capture trials 5-9 as compared with capture trials 9-14. - Averages for average resistance of tissue; minimum resistance of tissue; peak power during boost; average power during capture; average specimen diameter; shaft temperature just after fully
disposable component 16 is withdrawn and the weight of the specimen are provided below the trial tabulations. These averages are carried out in conjunction with the labeled resistance-power profile, boost control signal duration and capture mode identification.TABLE 4A Average Minimum Model Boost Resis- Resis- Pesk 3000 Power Voltage Boost Cap- tance tance Power Controller & Setting Dur- Probe Opera- ture Of Of During Serial No. Voltage (Volts ation Size ting Anesthetic Probe Probe Trial Sample Tissue Tissue Boost (Type) Profile Rms) (Msec) (Mm) Mode Protocol No. Lot No. No. No. (Ohms) (Ohms) (Watts) 89131 454 447 375 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-06 515032a 1 1 1322 382 471 uous 89131 454 447 375 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-07 515032a 2 2 1552 636 287 uous 89140 450 447 250 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-08 515032a 3 3 1176 526 342 uous 89140 450 447 250 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-09 515032a 4 4 1854 612 294 uous 89140 450 447 125 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-10 515032a 5 5 1333 358 341 uous 89140 450 447 125 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-11 515032a 6 6 1156 504 283 uous 89140 450 447 125 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-12 515032a 7 No 580 265 319 uous Sample 89140 450 447 125 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-13 515032a 8 7 750 159 364 uous 89140 450 447 125 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-14 515032a 9 No Not Not — Mode Sample Col- Col- lected lected 89140 450 447 125 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-15 515032a 10 8 1487 615 163 Mode 89140 450 447 125 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-16 515032a 11 9 628 236 246 Mode 89140 450 447 125 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-17 515032a 12 10 873 560 174 Mode 89140 450 447 125 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-18 515032a 13 11 532 194 243 Mode 89140 450 447 125 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-19 515032a 14 12 1036 535 124 Mode 89140 450 447 250 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-20 515032a 15 13 869 266 365 Mode 89140 450 447 250 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-21 515032a 16 14 329 280 418 Mode 89140 450 447 250 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-22 515032a 17 15 849 324 236 Mode 89140 450 447 250 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-23 515032a 18 16 761 289 366 Mode 89140 450 447 250 10 Pulsed 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-25 515032a 19 17 233 341 307 Mode 89131 454 447 375 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-27 515032a 20 18 873 662 262 uous 89131 454 447 375 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 S/N 36 519042a 21 19 808 413 422 uous 89131 454 447 375 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 S/N 03 519042a 22 20 1326 461 384 uous 89131 454 447 375 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-29a 515032a 23 21 699 462 403 uous 89131 454 447 375 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-28 515032a 24 22 991 301 390 uous 89131 454 447 375 10 Contin- 4 × 5 × 1 × 1 M6-5-29b 515032a 25 23 284 91 540 uous Note that these ranges do Averages For “454 Profile” With 375 Msec. 1082 474 374 not include capture in liver Boost Duration Averages For “450 Profile” With 250 Msec. 867 377 333 Boost (Cont. & Pulsed) Averages For “450 Profile” With 250 Msec. 1515 569 318 Boost (Cont. & Pulsed) Averages For “450 Profile” With 250 Msec. 608 300 338 Boost (Cont. & Pulsed) Averages For “450 Profile” With 125 Msec. 931 381 251 Boost (Cont. & Pulsed Averages For “450 Profile” With 250 Msec. 955 322 327 Boost (Cont. & Pulsed) Averages For “450 Profile” With 250 Msec. 911 428 190 Boost (Cont. & Pulsed) -
TABLE 4B Shaft Average Temperature Power Measured Just Weight Type of Damage Capture During Average After Probe Of Specimen Tissue Damage To Plastic Stimulation Trial Capture Specimen Withdrawn (or Failure) Being To Parylene Components Level During No. (Watts) Diameter (Degree F.) (Grams) Captured & Polyimide At Probe Tip Capture? Additional Comments 1 134 10.5 103 0.480 fibrous Heavy-1 leaf Very Minor Yes Time to form cutting only arc = 70 msec. 2 112 11.5 93 0.708 fatty Minor None Yes Time to form cutting arc = 118 msec. 3 153 9.5 94 0.458 ? Minor None Low Time to form cutting arc = 78 msec. 4 89 9.0 114 0.717 ? Medium-1leaf None Medium Time to form cutting arc = 88 msec. 5 135 9.3 95 0.437 ? Very None No Minor/None 6 150 7.0 0.225 ? Very None No Time to form cutting Minor/None arc = 112 msec. 7 238 95 No sample fibrous Very None No Boost voltage only Minor/None rose to 660 Vpp, time to form arc = 100 msec. 8 205 8.5 100 0.445 ? Minor None No 9 No sample ? Very None No Hub Stop failure Minor/ None 10 73 7.3 88 0.446 ? Very None No Minor/None 11 180 9.5 105 0.583 fibrous Very None No Minor/ None 12 98 9.0 93 0.439 ? Very None No Minor/ None 13 192 11.3 98 0.587 fibrous Very None No Minor/ None 14 92 8.8 98 0.433 fibrous Very None No Minor/None 15 184 10.8 104 0.597 fibrous Very None No Minor/ None 16 178 9.8 129.000 0.466 fibrous Medium-1 leaf None No 17 104 8.8 94 0.574 fatty Very None No Minor/ None 18 171 10.0 111 0.551 fatty Very None No Minor/None 19 199 9.3 96 0.431 fibrous Medium None No 20 195 9.5 101 0.578 fibrous Very None No Minor/None 21 215 9.5 103 0.533 fibrous Very None No Minor/ None 22 123 10.3 102 0.578 fatty Very None No Minor/None 23 241 10.8 119 0.673 very Very None No fibrous Minor/ None 24 179 10.0 119 0.474 fibrous Very None No Minor/None 25 303 14.5 0.830 liver Medium Significant No Capture in liver 171 10.3 106 0.575 154 9.6 106 0.542 121 9.3 104 0.588 167 9.7 107 0.524 151 8.8 97 0.449 182 8.3 97 0.369 127 9.2 96 0.498 - A local anesthetic utilizing a dextrose-based diluent may be prepared for utilization in accordance with the precepts of the instant invention utilizing a commercially available 5% dextrose intravenous (IV) solution which is available in 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml bags. Also as a source material, two-gram vials of 20% lidocaine (for cardiac arrhythmias) are available as well as 1 mg ampules of 0.1% epinephrine. To prepare each 100 ml of local anesthetic solution, 6 ml of the above noted IV solution is removed from the IV fluid bag. To this is added 1,000 mg (5 ml of 200 mg/ml) lidocaine and 0.5 mg (0.5 ml of 1 mg/ml) epinephrine.
- As another approach to formulate 0.8% lidocaine in D5W with 1:200,000 epinephrine, a 0.8% lidocaine in a pre-mixed intravenous (IV) bag is provided. These bags are available in 250 ml and 500 ml bags intended for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The aqueous solutions are marketed by Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, Ill. Additionally, provided as a source are 1 mg ampules of 0.1% epinephrine. To formulate each 250 mls of local anesthetic solution for utilization with the instant procedure, 1.5 ml of the IV solution is removed from the fluid bag. To this is added 1.25 mg (1.25 ml of 1/mg/ml) epinephrine. As indicated above, lidocaine hydrochloride with a dextrose diluent is indicated for use in conjunction with the acute management of cardiac arrhythmias and for that purpose is administered intravenously.
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FIGS. 27A-27G combine as labeled thereon to provide a flow chart describing the operation of the instant system, particularly is it performs in a pulsed or intermittent mode of capture. In the discourse to follow, the term “handle” refers to reusable component 14 (FIG. 1 ). Looking toFIG. 27A , the procedure starts as represented atblock 600 andline 602 providing for the connection ofconnector 66 ofcable 62 to consoleconnector 68. Next, as represented atblock 604 andline 606controller 64 is turned on by actuatingfront panel switch 82. As this occurs, a handle interlock test is carried out. In this regard, an interlock current is caused to pass through a coding resistor present in thereusable component 14. If the test for this interlock connection is passed, then green LED 86, aboveconsole connector 68 will be illuminated. As represented by the query posed atblock 608, where LED 86 is not energized, then the procedure reverts as indicated atline 610 and block 612, the practitioner being pre-instructed to check for a proper handle (component 14) connection and if that connection is proper, thecomponent 14 is replaced. For either of these improper conditions, the procedure loops to commencement block 600 as represented atline block 608 indicates that proper handle (component 14) connection is present and the green LED 86 is illuminated, then the procedure continues as represented atline 618 and block 620. Turning on theswitch 82 also causes the carrying out of the self-test features ofPCSM system 412 as described in connection withFIG. 14 .Block 620 calls for an actuation of the console mounted start/reset switch 92. This causes themotor assembly 160 to be energized in a reverse sense to cause the rotation of translation component 172 (FIG. 3 ) and the driving of transfer assembly 176 rearwardly until the nut 178 engages a bulkhead surface (not shown)adjacent seal chamber 170. This creates a motor stall condition and in response thereto themotor assembly 160 is energized in a forward sense for 0.125 second to relax the thus caused axial load. This dual energization procedure is monitored. As represented atline 622 and block 624, a determination is made as to whether the green LED below the start/reset icon onreusuable component 14 as well as the correspondinggreen LED 94 atconsole 64 is illuminated. Where those LEDs are not illuminated, the activity described atblock 620 failed and the procedure reverts as represented atline 626 and block 628, the practitioner having been pre-instructed that a faulty cable or “handle” is at hand and the procedure returns to startingblock 600 as represented atlines switch 92 also causes the carrying out of the test for proper connection ofdispersive return electrode 70 by thePCSM system 412. A failure to pass this test results in the flashing ofred LED 106, a generation of a pulsing sound output, and the procedure is halted. - Where the query posed at
block 624 results in an affirmative determination with the illumination of the noted green LEDs, then as represented atline 632 and block 634 the practitioner inserts thedisposable probe component 16 into thereuseable component 14 or “handle”. The program then continues as represented atline 636 and block 638 (FIG. 27B ), providing for the administration of a local anesthetic at the skin level in the region of the intended biopsy. In accordance with the precepts of the invention this local anesthetic will be provided as a solution of anesthetic agent and a biocompatible diluent which exhibits an electrical conductivity or resistivity of value which is effective for sustaining a tissue cutting arc when the solution is infiltrated within tissue in the region of the intended biopsy. In general, the solution of local anesthetic agent and diluent will exhibit a reisistivity corresponding with or greater than the lowest value of resistivity anticipated to be encountered in the tissue of the anticipated capture region. The solution will exhibit an electrical resistivity of about 100 ohm-cm or greater and preferably about 200 ohm-cm or greater. The solution further should exhibit an osmolarity between about 240 and about 340 milliOsmold/liter. The electrical conductivity of the solution should be low enough to permit the sustaining of a cutting arc even though temporary quenching of the arc may be encountered in pockets of the solution. Preferably the electrical conductivity of the anesthetic solution should be less than 5 milliSiemens/cm. In this regard, the arc should be reconstituted as soon as the capture component traverses such solution-filled pockets or accumulations of solution. - Dextrose in water having dextrose concentrations between about 3.75% dextrose and less than about 10%, dextrose, where dextrose is D-glucose monohydrate (C6H16O6.H2O), a hexose sugar freely soluble in water meet the criteria of sustaining a cutting arc. The dextrose-based local anesthetic for infiltration anesthesia also can include other additives such as epinephrine in a ratio of 1 part epinephrine and 200,000 parts anesthetic solution. Epinephrine often is added to infiltration anesthetics since it is a vasoconstrictor which slows the vascular uptake of the anesthetic agent, thereby prolonging the duration of the anesthesia and reducing bleeding. Other active anesthetic agents that may be combined with the diluent for use in infiltration anesthesia include bupivacaine and, ropivicaine, etidocaine, procaine, chloroprocaine, tetracaine, prilocalne and mepivicaine.
- As indicated by the resistance measuring data, for example, as set forth in Appendix A, it is desirable to carry out the capture procedure soon after the administration of local anesthetic exhibiting the noted low conductivity. Resistance encountered early following the administration of the local anesthetic will be advantageously at higher values. Accordingly, following the administration of local anesthetic, as represented at
line 640 and block 642 a cold scalpel is employed to make a skin incision to a depth of about 4 mm and a length approximately 2 mm wider than the maximum width of the precursor electrode. Then, as represented atline 644 and block 646 the vacuum orevacuator assembly 43 is turned on, for example, atswitch 50 and thetransparent evacuation tubing 36 is coupled to thedisposable component probe 16. As discussed atblock 436 in connection withFIG. 14 , the control system atconsole 64 may be configured to mandate this turning on of theevacuation assembly 43 before the system can continue in its control sequence. Next, as represented atline 648 and block 650, the tip of thedelivery cannula 22 of theinstrument 12 is positioned within the incision made in conjunction withblock 642 at a location wherein the forward facing precursor electrodes are at least about 3 mm below the surface of the skin. - The procedure then commences a positioning mode as represented at
line 652 and block 654 (FIG. 29C ). During this mode, the practitioner, using ultrasound, sterotactic, upright mammography guidance or palpation, presses the energize/position switch button 57 oncomponent 14 or actuatesfootswitch 88 b to cause the application of electrosurgical current to the precursor electrodes at thetip 32. - As noted above, at this juncture in the procedure, the control assembly may carry out an interlock form of test to assure that the vacuum system turned on earlier is indeed on and working. This test provides an assurance that any accumulated local anesthetic fluids will be evacuated as the system is intermittently paused for evacuation purposes. Accordingly, as represented at
line 656 and block 658 a query is made as to whether the vacuum system is on. Where no vacuum is sensed, as represented atline line 664 until the vacuum system is activated. Where the vacuum is in proper order and activated, then as represented atline 666 and block 668, the practitioner advances thetip 32 of the probe to a position just proximal of the target lesion. Yellow LED outputsadjacent switch 57 will illuminated as well as yellow LED 96 atconsole 64. Additionally, a steady, audible tone is produced while the precursor electrodes are energized. - The procedure then continues as represented at
line 670 and block 672 (FIG. 27D ). At this juncture of the procedure, the practitioner must be assured that thetip 32 of thedelivery cannula 22 is in proper position and in proper orientation for carrying out a specimen capture. Accordingly, as represented atline 674 atblock 676, a determination is made as to whether theprobe tip 32 is in correct position. If it is not, then as represented atlines line 652 and the positioning mode represented atblock 654. - Where the
delivery cannula tip 32 is in proper confronting adjacency with the involved tissue volume at this juncture in the procedure, then as represented atline 682 and block 684, an arm capture mode is entered as the practitioner momentarily presses the arm/disarm switch atfootswitch 88 a orbutton switch 56 on thereusuable component 14. As this occurs, the green LED outputs positioned adjacent theinstrument 12 is positioned within the incision made in conjunction withblock 642 at a location wherein the forward facing precursor electrodes are at least about 3 mm below the surface of the skin. - The procedure then commences a positioning mode as represented at
line 652 and block 654 (FIG. 29C ). During this mode, the practitioner, using ultrasound, sterotactic, upright mammography guidance or palpation, presses the energize/position switch button 57 oncomponent 14 or actuatesfootswitch 88 b to cause the application of electrosurgical current to the precursor electrodes at thetip 32. - As noted above, at this juncture in the procedure, the control assembly may carry out an interlock form of test to assure that the vacuum system turned on earlier is indeed on and working. This test provides an assurance that any accumulated local anesthetic fluids will be evacuated as the system is intermittently paused for evacuation purposes. Accordingly, as represented at
line 656 and block 658 a query is made as to whether the vacuum system is on. Where no vacuum is sensed, as represented atline line 664 until the vacuum system is activated. Where the vacuum is in proper order and activated, then as represented atline 666 and block 668, the practitioner advances thetip 32 of the probe to a position just proximal of the target lesion. Yellow LED outputsadjacent switch 57 will illuminated as well as yellow LED 96 atconsole 64. Additionally, a steady, audible tone is produced while the precursor electrodes are energized. - The procedure then continues as represented at
line 670 and block 672 (FIG. 27D ). At this juncture of the procedure, the practitioner must be assured that thetip 32 of thedelivery cannula 22 is in proper position and in proper orientation for carrying out a specimen capture. Accordingly, as represented atline 674 atblock 676, a determination is made as to whether theprobe tip 32 is in correct position. If it is not, then as represented atlines line 652 and the positioning mode represented atblock 654. - Where the
delivery cannula tip 32 is in proper confronting adjacency with the involved tissue volume at this juncture in the procedure, then as represented atline 682 and block 684, an arm capture mode is entered as the practitioner momentarily presses the arm/disarm switch atfootswitch 88 a orbutton switch 56 on thereusuable component 14. As this occurs, the green LED outputs positionedadjacent switch 56 and at 98 onconsole 64 are illuminated. Actuation ofbutton switch 56 orfootswitch 88 a is a prerequisite step before starting tissue capture. Should the practitioner wish to return to the positioning mode ofblock 654 following the actuation ofswitch 56, as represented atline 690 and block 692, upon making a determination that tip 32 is not in proper position but the arm capture mode is at hand, then as represented atline 690 and block 692 the practitioner presses the arm/disarmfootswitch 88 a orhandle button 56 again. Then as represented atlines footswitch 88 b and energize/position switch button 57 again are active. - If the
delivery cannula 32 is in a correct position for entering the capture mode from the arm capture mode, then as represented atline 694 and block 696, the capture mode may be entered. Note, for the instant description, the capture mode now is a pulsed or intermittent capture mode wherein thecapture component 200 is activated for, for example, two seconds, whereupon a pause mode is entered for the purpose of assuring the evacuation of any pockets or accumulation of fluids, particularly local anesthetic. For example, there will be two four second pauses for a 10 mm capture diameter, the practitioner observing thetransparent evacuation tube 236 for the presence of fluids. If the fluid evacuation persists beyond, for example, the four seconds allotted to a pause mode, then the pause mode is continued until the fluid appears to be cleared fromtube 236. Initial entry into the capture mode starts a three stage automated sequence. As a stage one, themotor assembly 160 is test energized for about ½ second. Theyoke 180 will not have engagedears 138 and 140 (FIGS. 2, 3 ) ofdrive member 276 for this initial ½ second by virtue of the initial spacing between them when the yoke is at its home position. As a stage two, while the motor is deenergized at this juncture, the boost interval occurs with the application of a boost level voltage signal functioning to assure the creation of a cutting arc at the pursing cables ofcapture component 200. As discussed in connection withFIG. 25 , it is desirable that the boost control signal be of minimal duration effective to create an arc. The control system for the instant version ofsystem 10 is one which is driven by a programmable logic device (PLD) which has a controlling clock rate with respect to available time increments for developing the boost control signal. In this regard, the increments are of a 125 millisecond duration. For that minimal duration, the boost voltage will not reach peak 580 as shown inFIG. 25 . Accordingly, for the instant demonstration a 250 millisecond signal is employed which will cause the boost voltage to reach itspeak 580 and sustain at theramp level 582 for about 55 milliseconds. This is sufficient to avoid excessive artifact at the captured tissue sample where pulse or intermittent capture technique is employed. Following the boost voltage elevation, the lower normal cut voltage ensues, an arc having been developed at that point in time. At the commencement of the pulse capture mode, as represented atblock 696, the starttissue capture button 58 may be pressed or foot pedal 86 c may be depressed. This causes a yellow LED adjacent to switch 58 to be illuminated as well asLED 100 onconsole 64. - The initial motor performance evaluation as above discussed is summarized in conjunction with
lines 698 and block 700 (FIG. 27E ). In the latter block, themotor assembly 160 is described as being turned on automatically upon actuation of the start tissue capture switch to provide for a ½ second application of drive current. Then, as represented atline 702 and block 704 a current monitoring test is carried out wherein the motor drive current is called upon to fall within a predetermined window of performance. Where that test fails, then as represented atline 706 and block 708, a visual cue is provided wherein all LEDs are caused to flash and, as represented atline 710 and block 712 the practitioner will have been advised to replace thereusuable component 14 referred to as the “handle”. The program then reverts as represented atline 616 extending to block 600 (FIG. 27A ). - Where the initial motor performance test is passed, then as represented at
line 714 and block 716 the initial step in a capture activity is described wherein the motor is off and the boost voltage control signal is applied, for a minimum interval effective to avoid creation of thermal artifacts at the ultimately captured tissue specimen. The sequence of events providing for an initial boost voltage followed by normal cutting voltage levels and deployment of thecapture component 200 electrodes will be reiterated. - The number of generations of the capture mode involving
excited capture component 200 cables will depend upon the evaluation made by the practitioner, the size of capture involved and the amount of local anesthetic fluid pockets or accumulations which are encountered.LED 100 now is on atconsole 64 as is the LED abovebutton switch 58 ondisposable component 14. As represented atline 718 and block 720, the boost interval control signal is timed for the noted minimal boost interval. In this regard, as represented atline 722 and block 724, a query is posed as to whether the elapsed time for assertion of the boost control signal has reached the minimum interval desired. In the event that it has not, then as represented atloop line 726 the system dwells. In the event that the boost signal has terminated, then as represented atline 728 and block 730 (FIG. 27F ), cutting voltage is applied and themotor assembly 160 is turned on to commence deployment of thecapture component 200. For the intermittent operation at hand, the procedure continues as represented atline 732 and block 734 determining whether the capture time increment at hand has been completed. In this regard, for example, a capture maximum diametric extent of 10 mm, a capture time increment may be two seconds. In the event that the interval has not been concluded, then the procedure loops as represented atline 736 extending toline 728. Where the capture time increment at hand has been completed, then as represented atline 738 and block 740 the pause mode is entered. A pause mode is derived by releasing eitherfootswitch 88 c or correspondinghousing button switch 58. As this occurs,LED 104 illuminates andLED 100 turns off.Evacuation system 43 being energized, the practitioner observestransparent tubing 36 during this pause interval to detect the presence of any fluids. The fluid will be clear where local anesthetic solution is being evacuated. Timing of the pause interval will depend upon an evaluation on a preliminary basis on the part of the practitioner. For a 10 mm maximum capture diameter, a pause interval of about four seconds is recommended. Accordingly, as represented atline 742 and block 744, an inquiry is made as to whether the evacuation dwell interval has been completed. In the event that it has not, then the procedure loops as represented atline 746 extending toline 738. - As represented at
line 748 and block 750 the practitioner usually monitors thetransparent evacuation tube 36 for the presence of fluid. Where that fluid is observed even though the evacuation dwell interval has been completed, the pause interval is maintained as represented atline 752 extending toline 738. Where no fluid is observed following the evacuation dwell interval, as represented atline 754 and block 756 a determination is made as to whether the next capture mode actuation, for example, atfootswitch 88 c orbutton switch 58, will be the last iteration. Where the final iteration of capture is not at hand, then as represented atline 758, the program reiterates the capture and pause sequence,line 78 extending toline 714. On the other hand, where an affirmative determination is made with respect to the query atblock 756, then as represented atline 760, the capture activity is carried out through capture completion with the full pursing of the cables ofcapture component 200. - Looking to
FIG. 27G as represented atblock 762, capture is completed when a forward stall condition is detected at themotor assembly 160. Upon such detection of this forward stall condition, the capture complete mode is entered, the capture of target tissue being completed and, accordingly, electrosurgical cutting voltage is terminated. -
Motor assembly 160 then automatically reverses to return to the yoke 180 (FIG. 3 ) to its home position. Additionally, a green LED positioned forwardly ofswitch 58 oncomponent 14 is illuminated as well as green LED 102 onconsole 64. Next, as represented atline 764 and block 766 a query is posed as to whether a reverse stall current threshold limit has been reached. Accordingly, as the motor is energized in reverse, the system awaits that stall condition as represented atloop line 768. Upon an affirmative determination that the reverse stall condition is at hand, as represented atline 770 and block 772, the practitioner removes thedelivery cannula 22 from the patient by appropriate manipulation ofinstrument 12. During this removal, some stretching of the tissue typically will be encountered with little or no disfigurement ensuing. - Next, as represented at
line 774 and block 776 the vacuum system or assembly is disconnected and the lockingnut 26 is unscrewed. Then, as represented atline 778 and block 780 the practitioner retractsears 138 and 140 (FIG. 2 ) to a convenient position to establish a specimen access orientation with the leafs of the capture component. That containment orientation resembles a cup or basket. Then as represented atline 782 and block 784, the tissue specimen is placed in a container with appropriate solution for transport and storage in preparation for examination by a pathologist. As represented atline 786 and block 788, the specimen is transported to a pathology laboratory. - An optional arrangement is represented at
line 790 and block 792. The latter block provides for placing a radio-opaque and/or echogenic marker in the tissue at the site of the biopsy and verifying the position thereof using radiography or ultrasonography. Then, as represented atline 794 and block 796, the skin incision is closed using appropriate conventional closure technique. The specimen also may be simply removed from the basked-like encagement ofcapture component 200 by the simple expedience of severing the cables with scissors or the like. - Since certain changes may be made in the above method without departing from the scope of the invention herein involved, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in limiting sense.
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1. The method for carrying out a surgical procedure wherein an electrode is electrosurgically excited to create an arc for cutting tissue of an animal, comprising the steps of:
determining an anticipated range of resistance values exhibited by said tissue when confronted by said electrode from a low value to a high value;
providing a said electrosurgical cutting electrode;
providing an electrosurgical generator connectable in electrical excitation relationship with said cutting electrode and having a resistance load verses power characteristic effective to sustain creation of said arc at said electrode when confronting said tissue throughout said range of resistance values;
anesthetizing said animal by parenterally administering a solution of a local anesthetic agent and biocompatible diluent at the site of said tissue, said solution exhibiting a resistivity of value effective to maintain at least said low value of resistance when infiltrated within said tissue; and
then carrying out said procedure while electrosurgically exciting said electrode from said electrosurgical generator.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps:
determining an anticipated range of resistivity values for said tissue from a low value to a high value; and
said step of anesthetizing said animal is carried out with a said solution exhibiting a resistivity of value at least corresponding with said tissue low value of resistivity.
3. The method of claim 2 in which said step of providing a local anesthetic provides a said solution exhibiting an electrical resistivity of about 100 ohm-cm or greater.
4. The method of claim 2 in which said step of providing a local anesthetic provides a said solution exhibiting an electrical resistivity of about 200 ohm-cm or greater.
5. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step:
determining an anticipated range of conductivity values for said tissue from a high value to a low value; and
said step of anesthetizing said animal is carried out with a said solution exhibiting a conductivity of value lower than or substantially equal to said low value of conductivity.
6. The method of claim 5 in which said step of anesthetizing said animal is carried out with a said solution exhibiting an electrical conductivity of less than about 5 milliSiemens/cm.
7. The method of claim 5 in which said step of anesthetizing said animal is carried out with a said solution exhibiting an electrical conductivity of less than about 10 milliSiemens/cm.
8. The method of claim 1 in which said step of anesthetizing said animal is carried out with a said solution exhibiting an osmolarity between about 240 and about 340 milliOsmols/liter.
9. The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps of:
providing an evacuation system having an intake port located in adjacency with said electrode; and
said step carrying out said procedure is carried out by moving said electrode about said tissue in an intermittent manner wherein said electrode is electrosurgically energized to form said arc while being advanced into said tissue for a cutting interval, then is de-energized and maintained stationary for a pause interval while a vacuum is applied at said intake port effective to evacuate accumulations of said solution encountered by said electrode.
10. The method of claim 9 in which:
said step for providing an evacuation system provides said system as comprising a vacuum pump having a vacuum port and a transparent tube coupled in vacuum communication between said vacuum port and said intake port; and
said pause interval is maintained while said solution is visibly perceptible in said transparent tube.
11-22. (canceled)
23. The method for carrying out a surgical procedure wherein an electrode is electrosurgically excited to create an arc for cutting at a tissue site of an animal, comprising the steps of:
determining the lowest value of resistivity of tissue for such an animal;
providing an electrosurgical system including an electrosurgical generator and an operatively associated cutting electrode assembly energizable to provide a tissue cutting arc;
providing a local anesthetic as a solution of a local anesthetic agent and a biocompatible diluent exhibiting a resistivity substantially corresponding with or greater than said determined lowest value of resistivity;
anesthetizing said animal by parenternally administering said local anesthetic to effect its infiltration about said tissue site; and
then carrying out said procedure while electrosurgically energizing said electrode assembly.
24. The method of claim 23 in which said step of providing a local anesthetic provides a said solution exhibiting an osmolarity between about 240 and about 340 milliOsmols/liter.
25. The method of claim 23 in which said step of providing a local anesthetic provides a said solution exhibiting an electrical resistivity of about 200 ohm-cm or greater.
26. The method of claim 23 in which said step of providing a local anesthetic provides said solution diluent as comprising D-glucos monohydrate in water.
27. The method of claim 23 in which said step of providing a local anesthetic provides a said solution exhibiting an electrical resistivity of about 100 ohm-cm or greater.
28. The method for isolating and retrieving a tissue volume of given peripheral extent within adjacent tissue of a patient, comprising the steps of:
(a) providing an electrosurgical generator controllable to derive an electrosurgical cutting output at a cutting voltage level;
(b) providing a tissue retrieval instrument having a delivery cannula and extending from a proximal end portion along a longitudinal axis to a forward region having a tip, said instrument having a capture component positioned within said delivery cannula internal channel having a forward portion extending to a forwardly disposed cutting electrode assembly energizable to define an electrosurgical cutting arc supporting leading edge, said capture component being actuable to cause said leading edge to extend from said delivery cannula laterally outwardly and forwardly toward a maximum peripheral extent selected to correspond with said given peripheral extent and subsequently extendable while being drawn toward said axis to a capture orientation, and said instrument further comprising a controllable motor drive assembly;
(c) providing a control assembly electrically coupled with said electrosurgical generator and said instrument and actuable between a capture mode effecting the energization of said cutting electrode and actuation of said capture component, and a pause mode effecting the de-actuation of said capture component and de-energization of said cutting electrode.
(d) providing a local anesthetic as a solution of a local anesthetic agent and a biocompatible diluent exhibiting a resistivity of value effective for supporting the presence of said cutting arc when infiltrated within said adjacent tissue;
(e) anesthetizing said patient by parenterally administering said local anesthetic to effect said infiltration of said solution;
(f) positioning said delivery cannula within said adjacent tissue in a manner wherein said tip is in confronting adjacency with said tissue volume;
(g) actuating said control assembly to derive said capture mode to effect an isolation and envelopment of said tissue volume; and
(h) removing said delivery cannula with the capture component retained isolated tissue volume from said adjacent tissue.
29. The method of claim 28 in which said step of providing a local anesthetic provides a said solution exhibiting an osmolarity between about 240 and about 340 milliOsmols/liter.
30. The method of claim 28 in which said step of providing a local anesthetic provides a said solution exhibiting an electrical resistivity of about 200 ohm-cm or greater.
31. The method of claim 28 in which said step of providing a local anesthetic provides said solution diluent as comprising an aqueous solution of D-glucos monohydrate.
32. The method of claim 28 in which said step of providing a local anesthetic provides a said solution exhibiting an electrical resistivity of about 100 ohm-cm or greater.
33. The method of claim 28 further comprising the steps of:
(i) providing an evacuation system having an intake port located at said delivery cannula forward region; and
(j) applying a vacuum at said intake port when said control assembly is actuated into said capture mode and said pause mode to promote evacuation of accumulations of said solution.
34. The method of claim 33 in which:
said step (g) actuating said control assembly is carried out in an intermittent manner by actuating said control assembly to effect said capture mode for a cutting interval, then actuating said control assembly to effect said pause mode for a pause interval.
35. The method of claim 34 in which said step (g) carries out said actuation of said control assembly into said capture mode for a said capture interval of from about one second to about 2 seconds.
36. The method of claim 34 in which said step (g) carries out said actuation of said control assembly into said pause mode for a said pause interval of from about four seconds to about six seconds.
37. The method of claim 34 in which said step (g) includes the steps of:
(g1) controlling said electrosurgical generator with said control assembly to provide said electrosurgical cutting output at a boost cutting voltage level for substantially that minimum boost interval effective to create said arc; and
(g2) then controlling said electrosurgical generator with said control assembly to provide said electrosurgical cutting output at an arc supporting cutting voltage level less than said boost cutting voltage level.
38. The method of claim 37 in which:
said step (g1) provides said electrosurgical cutting output at a said boost cutting voltage level which is greater than said normal cutting voltage level by a factor within a range of about 1.2 to 1.5.
39. The method of claim 37 in which:
said step (g1) provides said electrosurgical cutting output at said boost cutting voltage level for a boost interval of about 55 milliseconds.
40-44. (canceled)
45. The method for carrying out a surgical procedure upon a patient comprising the steps of:
(a) providing an accessing instrument having an electrosurgical cutting assembly which is energizable to form an electrosurgical cutting arc;
(b) anesthetizing said patient by parenterally administering a solution of a local anesthetic agent and biocompatible into tissue of said patient;
(c) energizing said electrosurgical cutting assembly to effect creation of said cutting arc;
(d) maneuvering said accessing instrument borne electrosurgical cutting assembly to carry out a surgical procedure within the tissue of said patient; and
(e) simultaneously with said step (d) aspirating any accumulation of said solution within the path of said maneuvering to an extent effective to maintain the presence of said cutting arc to cut tissue.
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