KR102075492B1 - Vagina treatment device, control method thereof, and treatment method using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is inserted into the vaginal canal expansion device configured to expand the vaginal canal and vaginal canal treatment device comprising an energy delivery module configured to deliver energy in an expanded state of the vaginal canal, a control method and a treatment method using the same It is about.
Vaginal canal treatment apparatus according to the present invention can be inserted into the vaginal canal and expand the vaginal canal to deliver RF energy, so that a large area can be treated in a short time, one shot treatment is possible, and the wrinkled part is forcibly unfolded to perform the treatment. This can improve the efficiency and accuracy of the treatment. In addition, it is possible to treat tissue in the vaginal canal without surgical procedures, thereby minimizing the pain and discomfort of the patient.

Description

Vaginal canal treatment device, control method and treatment method using same {VAGINA TREATMENT DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND TREATMENT METHOD USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a vaginal canal treatment device, a control method thereof and a treatment method using the same, and more particularly, to a vaginal canal treatment device using energy to treat tissues of the vaginal canal.

Vagina in the genitals of women decreases the elasticity of the lining of the vaginal canal due to childbirth or aging, and in particular, relaxes rapidly during childbirth. The enlarged vaginal canal is somewhat recovered after childbirth, but rarely recovers with elasticity before childbirth.

Conventionally, surgical procedures such as cutting incisions or inserting implants have been used as a method of restoring satisfaction and confidence of women by treating an enlarged vaginal canal. In connection with such a prior art, US Patent Publication US20050187429 is disclosed.

However, this prior art has a complicated process as a surgical operation, there was a serious problem of pain and side effects of the patient.

US published patent US20050187429 published August 25, 2005

It is an object of the present invention to provide a vaginal canal treatment device, a control method, and a treatment method using the same to insert energy into the vaginal canal to treat the tissue and to treat the tissue.

As a solution to the above problem, the vaginal canal treatment device comprising an expansion unit configured to be inserted into the vaginal canal and extend at least a portion of the corrugated inner wall of the vaginal canal and an energy delivery module configured to deliver energy in an expanded state of the vaginal canal. Can be provided.

Here, as the expansion portion expands, the outer diameter may expand and expand so that an area in which the inner wall of the vaginal canal and the outer surface of the expansion portion are in close contact may expand.

Here, the expansion portion may be composed of a balloon.

In addition, at least a portion of the balloon may be composed of a first inflation portion that is expanded in a cylindrical shape.

Furthermore, the balloon may be of a semi-compliance type so as to be inflated while maintaining its shape after being inflated to a predetermined size.

And it may be configured to include a stress concentration portion provided in the longitudinal direction to the balloon so as to limit the length change during the expansion of the balloon.

On the other hand, the balloon is divided into a plurality of regions, each can be configured to be supplied with fluid independently.

Here, the material of the balloon may be configured to include a latex.

On the other hand, the length of the balloon may be composed of 3cm to 15cm.

And, the outer diameter of the balloon may be configured to expand in the range of 3cm to 10cm.

In addition, the balloon may be of a compliance type so that the outer surface in close contact with the curvature of the inner wall of the vaginal canal.

On the other hand, the energy transfer module is configured to wind in the circumferential direction of the inflation portion, it may be configured so that the portion wound in response to the outer surface increases as the inflation portion expands gradually.

And, the energy transfer module may be formed by printing on the balloon.

In addition, the balloon and the energy transfer module may be provided in the handpiece, and further include a main body including a control unit, an RF generator and a fluid supply unit.

In addition, the fluid is introduced into the expansion portion inserted into the vaginal canal to expand the vaginal canal in a cylindrical shape, using the energy transfer module provided around the inflation portion to deliver energy to the tissue and the fluid flowing out of the expansion portion A control method of a vaginal canal treatment device including a contraction step may be provided.

Here, the expansion portion expansion step may supply the fluid at a predetermined pressure to expand the vaginal canal to expand the expansion portion.

In addition, the expansion unit expansion step may be performed using an expansion unit configured to expand in a cylindrical shape when inflated.

Further, the vaginal canal treatment method comprising the step of expanding the vaginal canal into a cylindrical shape by inserting the treatment device into the vaginal canal, transferring energy from the inner wall of the vaginal canal into the vaginal canal tissue, and removing the therapeutic device. This may be provided.

In this case, the expanding may include a step of inserting the treatment device into the vaginal canal and a step of expanding the vaginal canal in a cylindrical manner.

In addition, the step of removing the treatment device, it can be pulled out of the vaginal canal after contracting the treatment device.

 Vaginal canal treatment device, control method and treatment method using the same according to the present invention can be inserted into the vaginal canal and expand the vaginal canal to deliver energy, so that it can treat a large area in a short time, one shot treatment is possible, wrinkles Treatment can be performed on the part, improving the efficiency and accuracy of the treatment. In addition, it is possible to treat tissue in the vaginal canal without surgical procedures, thereby minimizing the pain and discomfort of the patient.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment according to the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment according to the present invention.
3 is a perspective view of the handpiece.
4 is an exploded perspective view of the handpiece.
Figures 5a to 5c is an operating state diagram of the handpiece.
6a to 6c is a state diagram of the balloon.
7 is an exploded view of the energy delivery module.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II ′ of FIG. 7.
9A to 9C are diagrams illustrating the use of the first embodiment.
10A to 10C are views showing the expansion of the insertion part and the expansion of the lesion site.
11 is a modification of the electrode.
12 is another modified example of the electrode.
13A and 13B are use state diagrams of the second embodiment.
14 is a flow chart of the control method of the vaginal canal treatment device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a flow chart of a control method of a vaginal canal treatment device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a flow chart of a vaginal canal treatment method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a flow chart of a vaginal canal treatment method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a vaginal canal treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. And the names of each component in the description of the following embodiments may be called other names in the art. However, if their functional similarity and identity, even if the modified embodiment can be seen as an equivalent configuration. In addition, the symbols added to each component is described for convenience of description. However, the contents shown in the drawings in which these symbols are described do not limit each component to the ranges in the drawings. Similarly, even if an embodiment in which the configuration on the drawings is partially modified is employed, it can be regarded as an equivalent configuration if there is functional similarity and identity. In addition, in view of the general level of those skilled in the art, if it is recognized as a component to be included naturally, the description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, tissue refers to a collection of cells distributed in the human vaginal canal, and vaginal canal refers to a portion connecting the uterus and the vulva in the female genital organs, and an inner wall or inner surface of the vaginal canal is inserted into the vaginal canal. Refers to the side where the treated device is contacted.

The tissue is described on the premise that it means to include some or all of the tissue distributed from the mucous membrane of the vaginal canal wall to a predetermined depth. In addition, the following treatment refers to the effect of whitening, re-tightening and wrinkle improvement by transferring RF energy to the tissue containing collagen and changing the tissue to at least one of coagulation or ablation to perform remodeling. do.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment according to the present invention.

As shown, the vaginal canal treatment apparatus according to the present invention may comprise a handpiece 10 and the body 20.

The handpiece 10 is configured to be inserted into the vaginal canal to deliver RF energy. The handpiece 10 may include an insertion part 100 and a grip part 600 inserted into the vaginal canal.

Insertion portion 100 is inserted into the vaginal canal is configured to deliver the RF energy in the expanded state of the vaginal canal to treat tissue. Insertion unit 100 is configured to be inflated and contracted by the user's input, it is configured to expand the vaginal canal when inflated. During expansion of the inflation portion, the contact area with the inner wall of the vaginal canal increases, thereby maximizing the treatment area. Insertion portion 100 is configured to deliver energy in the expanded state of the vaginal canal to treat tissue. It may also be configured to include a temperature sensor 330 to measure the temperature during treatment progress.

The gripper 600 is configured to be used by a user to grip and supports the inserter 100 to insert the inserter 100 into the vaginal canal in a gripped state. The gripper 600 may be configured such that one side is connected to one end of the insertion unit 100, and the other side may be delivered from a fluid and an energy source provided in the main body 20.

The gripper 600 may be configured to include an input unit so that the user may transmit the input to the control unit 22 when the user performs an input, and may include a display unit to monitor the state of the tissue and the treatment state.

The main body 20 is configured to supply energy and fluid required for treatment, and is configured to control the overall process during the treatment.

The main body 20 may include an RF generator 21, a fluid supplier 23, and a controller 22. The RF generator 21 is configured to receive energy from the outside and generate RF energy. The RF generator 21 generates RF energy used for treatment, and may be configured to generate RF energy of different frequencies according to the patient's constitution, tissue composition, tissue size, and the like. For example, the energy used to treat the vaginal canal wall t can be adjusted in the range of 0.1 to 0.8 MHz.

The fluid supply unit 23 is configured to supply the fluid to the insertion unit 100 to expand the insertion unit 100. The fluid supply unit 23 may be configured to adjust the flow rate and pressure of the fluid to be supplied. The fluid supply unit 23 may include a pump, a valve, and the like for supplying fluid and maintaining pressure, but since such a configuration is widely used, a description thereof will be omitted.

The control unit 22 is configured to perform overall control of the treatment apparatus including the RF generator 21 and the fluid supply unit 23. The controller 22 may be configured to treat an application time, power, voltage, current, amount of energy, and frequency of RF energy generated by the RF generator 21. It may also be configured to adjust the fluid supply amount and supply pressure of the fluid supply unit (23). The control unit 22 may perform feedback control by using the temperature of the tissue measured from the temperature sensor 330 during the control of the RF generator 21, and use a pressure sensor and a flow meter provided in the fluid supply unit 23. Fluid control can be performed.

In the present embodiment, but described for the treatment device using the RF energy, for example, various forms of energy that can heat and treat tissue can be used.

2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment according to the present invention.

As described above, the first embodiment according to the present invention may include a main body 20 and a handpiece 10. The main body 20 and the handpiece 10 are connected by a cable 30, and the cable 30 may include an RF cable, a fluid channel, and a feedback path. One side of the handpiece 10 may be configured to include a connector so that the cable 30 can be detachably connected.

On the other hand, the outer surface of the main body 20 displays a variety of information including the on / off switch of the power supply, the frequency control lever for adjusting the frequency of the RF energy generated from the RF generator, and the operation of the treatment device Commands can be entered and a touch screen for displaying treatment information can be installed. The control unit 22 may control the RF generator 21 and the fluid supply unit 23 according to a preset treatment mode, and if there is an input for changing a variable value of some of the treatment modes manually from the user, It is configured to control the RF generator 21 and the fluid supply unit (23).

Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the handpiece 10 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 13.

3 is a perspective view of the handpiece 10 and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the handpiece 10. As shown, the handpiece 10 includes an insert 100 and a grip 600.

Insertion portion 100 is configured to be inserted into the vaginal canal through the vaginal opening from the outside as described above. Insertion portion 100 is configured to expand in the state inserted in the vaginal canal and increase the diameter, and is configured to expand the vaginal canal while supporting the inner wall (t) of the vaginal canal as the diameter of the insertion portion 100 increases. Insertion unit 100 may be configured to include a shaft 110, a guide 500, a balloon 200 and the energy transfer module 300.

The shaft 110 may be configured such that one side is firmly connected to the gripping part 600 so that the inserting part 100 can be firmly supported when inserted into the vaginal canal. The shaft 110 includes a fluid channel to allow fluid to move inward. One side of the fluid channel is connected in fluid communication with the grip portion 600, the other side is formed with an outlet 111 to be in fluid communication with the balloon 200 outside the shaft (110). The length of the shaft 110 is configured to correspond to the length of the vaginal canal, and may vary from 2 cm to 15 cm because the length of the vaginal canal can vary depending on individual differences. In addition, the diameter of the shaft 110 may be configured to be 3cm or less so as to minimize a foreign body or pain or discomfort when inserted into the contracted vaginal canal.

The guide 500 is provided on the grip part 600 side of the shaft 110 and supports the end of the balloon 200 to prevent the balloon 200 from expanding in the outward direction of the vaginal canal when inflated. It is possible to prevent the expansion to the outside by transmitting the bearing force in the longitudinal direction.

The balloon 200 is configured to expand and expand the vaginal canal and function as an inflation portion. The balloon 200 is contracted to be inserted into the narrow vaginal canal when the inserting part 100 is inserted into the inner part. When the RF energy is transmitted, the balloon 200 contacts the inner wall of the vaginal canal t and the electrode 320 to be described later. The area can be increased and expanded to treat large areas. In consideration of the average size of the vaginal canal of women is configured to about 2cm in diameter when contracted, and is configured to be about 5-10cm in diameter when inflated, but is not limited thereto.

The main expansion direction of the balloon 200 may be expanded in a direction in which the diameter of the balloon 200 increases to increase the area of the side surface. Women's vaginal canal is one side is connected to the cervix, the other side is connected to the outside does not significantly change the length of the vaginal canal, the main direction of expansion is made in the direction of increasing the circumference. Vaginal canal is in the form of a lot of wrinkles in the contracted state, and when the vaginal canal is expanded, the folds are gradually expanded and the diameter increases. Correspondingly, as the diameter of the balloon 200 is inserted into the vaginal canal, the corrugation of the inner wall t of the vaginal canal is gradually unfolded, and the area in close contact with the outer surface of the balloon 200 is increased.

When the balloon 200 is contracted, the release of the internal fluid pressure acting on the balloon 200 results in a change of shape in the opposite manner as when the balloon is inflated, and a certain amount is contracted due to the elasticity and body pressure of the vaginal canal itself. Sound pressure may be applied to the inside of the balloon 200 in order to.

The balloon 200 has the shaft 110 inserted into a portion of the grip part 600 side and the shaft 110 and the balloon 200 at the portion where the shaft 110 is inserted so that the inside and the outside of the balloon 200 can be sealed. Can be attached. On the other hand, the operation of the balloon 200 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The energy transfer module 300 is configured to transmit RF energy in contact with the inner surface of the vaginal canal on the outer surface of the balloon 200. The energy transfer module 300 may include a base 310, an electrode 320, and a temperature sensor 330. The energy transfer module 300 may be configured to have elasticity, may be supported by the balloon 200 when inflated, change its shape, and may be configured to provide restoring force when contracted. In addition, the balloon 200 may be expanded to have elasticity to expand the vaginal canal so that the deformation may be made in response to the wrinkles or the bends C of the vaginal canal inner wall t. However, this will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

Although not shown, the insertion part 100 may further include a sheath 400 surrounding the shaft 110 and the balloon 200 so that the insertion part 100 may be easily inserted into the vaginal canal. . The sheath 400 may be configured to be pulled out by a user from the outside by being formed in a C shape so that the sheath 400 may be separated from the insertion part 100 while being inserted into the vaginal canal and discharged to the outside.

5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating the operation of the handpiece 10.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the insertion part 100 of the handpiece 10 may be configured to have a different shape from the first contracted form and the second expanded form. Here, the first form is in a state in which the compression is maximized by being in close contact with the shaft 110. Insertion portion 100 enters in a compressed or contracted state to facilitate insertion into the vaginal canal. Thereafter, when the balloon 200 is expanded as shown in FIG. 5B, the balloon 200 is expanded while the diameter of the insertion part 100 is increased. The expansion of the insertion unit 100 is gradually spread the energy transfer module rolled in accordance with the expansion of the balloon 200, the outer surface of the insertion unit 100 is continuously wrapped by the energy transfer module. Since the balloon 200 is further inflated as shown in FIG. 5C, the diameter of the insertion part 100 is maximized, and the contact area formed on the outer surface in the circumferential direction is maximized. At this time, the central portion of the insertion portion 100 becomes a first expansion portion 210 in a cylindrical shape, and a hemispherical second expansion portion 220 is formed at the end of the insertion direction so that the main expansion direction has a wider diameter and a circumference. It expands in the increasing direction.

6a to 6c is an operating state diagram of the balloon 200.

6A shows a state in which the balloon 200 is contracted, FIG. 6B shows a state in which the balloon 200 is expanded in the middle, and FIG. 6C shows a state in which the balloon 200 is inflated to the maximum.

As shown, the balloon 200 is configured to contract and expand, and may be configured to expand while maintaining the overall shape while maintaining the overall length L when inflated. In this case, the length is maintained, but there is a certain length change, but the change is insignificant compared to the change in width. The balloon 200 is present in a somewhat corrugated form in a contracted state, and may be a semi-compliance balloon 200 configured to be expanded while maintaining the overall shape after being deformed in a predetermined form. However, when composed of a compliance balloon 200 that continuously expands from the beginning and adjusts the shape according to external force, such as a balloon, it expands while maintaining an appropriate shape due to the energy transfer module 300 provided on the outer surface when inflated. can do. The balloon 200 may be configured to include a latex, and may be configured to include various stretchable materials suitable for medical use.

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the energy delivery module 300, and FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II ′ of FIG. 7.

As described above, the energy transfer module 300 may include a base 310, an electrode 320, a temperature sensor 330, and a connection 340.

The base 310 is provided with a space in which the electrode 320 is provided, and is configured such that the contact area of the electrode 320 may vary according to the expansion of the balloon 200. The base 310 is made of an elastic material or elastic material is configured to respond to the expansion of the balloon 200. The base 310 is configured to be rolled up in the circumferential direction of the balloon 200 as an example, and may be configured to expand the area of the outer surface as the balloon 200 is gradually expanded as the balloon 200 expands.

The outer surface of the base 310 is configured to be provided with an electrode 320. The base 310 has a rectangular shape as a whole when unfolded, and a plurality of electrodes 320 may be provided to allow the electrodes 320 to contact the inner wall of the vaginal canal at a plurality of points. When the base 310 is dried around the balloon 200, the electrode 320 formed on the outer surface is also dried, and the area of the base 310 in contact with the inner wall of the vaginal canal is changed.

At this time, the base 310 to surround the side of the balloon 200, except for the end side of the balloon 200 in order to prevent energy transfer to the part of the genital, such as the cervix, which is in contact with the longitudinal direction. Can be configured.

One side of the base 310 is provided with a connection portion 340 to be electrically connected to the grip portion 600. The connection part 340 is configured to be relatively thin compared to the width of the base 310, and when a plurality of electrode 320 array is provided, an electrical path for individually controlling each may be provided. The connection part 340 may be flexibly connected when the shape of the base 310 changes as the balloon 200 expands, and may be made of the same or similar elastic or elastic material as the base 310 to prevent breakage. The connection part 340 and the base 310 may be connected to the rounded part so as to prevent the concentration of the base 310 or the stress concentration when the insertion part 100 is pulled out of the vaginal canal. Can be. However, although the connection part 340 has been described as an example in which the gripping part 600 is directly connected, the connection part 340 may be connected to the gripping part 600 through the shaft 110.

On the other hand, the base 310 may be provided with an attachment portion fixed to the balloon 200. The attachment portion may be configured as a long region in the longitudinal direction to minimize the portion of the balloon 200 is limited by expansion when the balloon 200 is expanded in the circumferential direction, and may further perform a function of restricting the expansion in the longitudinal direction. The attachment part may be formed in the central portion of the electrode 320 to minimize the resistance caused by the friction force in the overlapped portion of the base 310 during the expansion of the balloon 200. That is, half of the attachments are centered on the balloon 200 in the clockwise direction, and the other half surrounds the balloon 200 in the counterclockwise direction. Therefore, the amount of loosening corresponding to the expansion of the balloon 200 is equal, so that the frictional force can be significantly reduced than in the case of releasing all in one direction, and the expansion can be made smoothly.

The base 310 may be determined to have a length such that the balloon 200 is at least partially overlapped when the balloon 200 is expanded to the maximum size in the vaginal canal. After the treatment is finished, the inner diameter of the vaginal canal should be removed in the same way as it is inserted when it is removed to prevent damage to the inner wall of the vaginal canal (t) and to prevent pain and discomfort of the patient. Therefore, even when the part of the base 310 overlaps at the time of maximum expansion, the overlapped portions support each other and may return to the dried state of the balloon 200 again. In this case, a restoring force providing unit (not shown) such as a leaf spring may be additionally provided to smoothly return to the dried state. However, the base 310 may be transformed into a configuration in which the balloon 200 is wound in a spiral shape and may be applied in various configurations surrounding the balloon 200.

As described above, the electrode 320 is configured to transmit energy through the inner surface of the vaginal canal. The electrode 320 may be provided in plural on a wide surface facing the outside when the base 310 surrounds the balloon 200. The electrode 320 is of a bipolar type and may be arranged repeatedly. The electrodes 320 may be arranged in parallel in the circumferential direction to be in close contact with the inner wall of the vaginal canal while maintaining a uniform distribution density of the electrodes 320 even when inflated. The electrode 320 may be divided into a plurality of control regions partitioned on a plane on the base 310 and connected to an independent electrical path so that the electrodes can be independently controlled for each region. Since the electrode 320 is disposed around the balloon 200 along the base 310 to apply energy to the inner wall of the vaginal canal to a predetermined depth, the tissue treatment region is formed in a rotational direction along the arrangement of the electrode 320. In addition, it may be treated to a predetermined depth to generate an annular treatment area. However, although the electrode 320 has been described as a bipolar type, it may be configured as a monopolar type, and in this case, an electrode 320 pad in contact with the outside may be provided separately.

The electrode 320 may be divided into a plurality of regions along the periphery to prevent the RF energy transfer to overlapped portions between the energy transfer modules 300, that is, portions not contacting the tissue.

The temperature sensor 330 may be configured to measure the temperature of the tissue. As the RF energy is transmitted, the temperature of the tissue is changed, and it is configured to measure and transmit the measured value to the controller 22. The temperature sensor 330 may be configured in plural and configured to measure the temperature of tissue at a plurality of points. However, since the position of the temperature sensor 330 may be variously modified, a description thereof will be omitted, and a description thereof will be omitted since the configuration may also be variously applied.

Although not shown, the energy transfer module 300 may be provided with insulation in a plurality of areas as necessary.

Hereinafter, the use of the first embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. 9A to 9C are diagrams illustrating a state of use of the first embodiment, and FIGS. 10A to 10B are views illustrating the expansion of the insertion part 100 and the expansion of the lesion site. On the other hand, it is to be noted that for the sake of explanation may be somewhat exaggerated.

As shown in Figure 9a, the insertion is inserted through the vaginal canal inlet in the state in which the insertion portion 100 is contracted. During insertion, lubricating fluid may be applied to the outer surface of the energy transfer module 300 for smooth insertion. The user inserts the insertion part 100 in the longitudinal direction from the entrance of the vaginal canal while holding the grip part 600 of the handpiece 10. In this case, since the depth of the vaginal canal is individual, the insertion depth of the insertion part 100 may be different for each individual. Insertion portion 100 may be inserted to the depth that the end of the insertion portion 100 is adjacent or in close contact with the cervix (u) neck.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the insertion part 100 is inflated after insertion. In this case, the control unit 22 supplies the fluid to the balloon 200 by operating the fluid supply unit 23. At this time, as the fluid is filled in the balloon 200, the balloon 200 is expanded, and accordingly, the electrode 320 module is released, and the inner wall of the vaginal canal tube is expanded. In this case, as the balloon 200 is expanded in the circumferential direction, the vaginal canal inner wall t is also mainly expanded in the circumferential direction. At this time, the controller 22 may supply the fluid at a pressure higher than the body pressure. When the insertion part 100 is expanded to expand the vaginal canal inner wall t, body pressure and elasticity of the vaginal canal inner wall t itself, the elasticity of the balloon 200, and the restoring force of the energy transfer module 300 are generated. The pressure inside the gas 200 must be higher than the body pressure to inflate the balloon 200. After the balloon 200 is inflated, the amount of expansion may be maintained by maintaining the pressure acting on the balloon 200.

As shown in FIG. 9C, the controller 22 is configured to transmit RF energy while the balloon 200 is inflated. At this time, the energy delivery module 300 is in a loose state in contact with the inner surface of the vaginal canal and RF energy is delivered. After the appropriate RF energy is delivered according to a predetermined treatment process, the balloon 200 is contracted and the insertion part 100 is removed from the vaginal canal.

Referring to FIG. 10, the cross-sectional shape of the inserting part 100 and the vaginal canal is shown corresponding to FIGS. 9A to 9C. As shown in Figure 10a, in the insertion step there is a significant wrinkles on the inner wall of the vaginal canal, there is a portion that does not contact the outer surface of the electrode 320 is present.

Referring to FIG. 10B, as the balloon 200 is expanded, the energy transfer module 300 is released, and the vaginal canal is also expanded. As the energy transfer module 300 is released, the contact area between the vaginal canal inner wall t and the electrode 320 gradually increases.

Referring to FIG. 10C, as the balloon 200 expands and the energy transfer module 300 is released, the vaginal canal is expanded and most of the vaginal canal inner wall t comes into contact with the electrode 320 module. The RF energy is then transmitted while maintaining the expanded state. At this time, since each pair of energy delivery module 300 locally transfers energy to heat tissue, and a plurality of the energy delivery module 300 is disposed along a circumference of the energy delivery module 300, the treatment area may be formed in an annular shape in one treatment.

Hereinafter, a modification of the electrode 320 module and the electrode 320 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

11 is a variation of the energy transfer module 300. As shown, the energy transfer module 300 may be configured in an array consisting of a plurality of rows and columns in the longitudinal direction and the circumferential direction. The plurality of electrodes 320 is configured such that RF energy transfer is independently controlled for each unit region (broken line). The arrangement of the plurality of electrodes 320 may perform energy blocking for the non-inserted portion 100 when the insertion depth is different according to individual differences in each region, and the energy transfer module 300 is overlapped, that is, tissue It is possible to block energy transfer to the electrode 320 which is not in contact with the electrode.

12 is another modification of the electrode 320. As shown, the electrode 320 may be printed on the outer surface of the balloon 200. In the expanded state of the balloon 200 may be formed by printing the electrode 320 on the outer surface of the balloon 200, each pair of electrodes 320 may be configured to be controlled individually. In addition, it may be printed in a contracted state and may be configured to allow the electrode 320 to be extended according to the expansion of the balloon 200. The electrode 320 may be formed by directly printing a conductive material on the outer surface of the balloon 200 or by printing on a buffer provided on the outer surface of the balloon 200. The electrode 320 is formed in the balloon 200 in the longitudinal direction and is printed, but this is only an example. The electrode 320 may be printed in the circumferential direction or may be formed in a spot type at a plurality of points.

On the other hand, although not shown, the energy transfer module 300 is composed of a plurality of individual modules may be attached at a predetermined angle to the outer surface of the balloon 200, respectively. In this case, the shape can be smoothly changed in response to the bending (C) of the inner surface of the vaginal canal, and the distribution density of the electrode 320 per unit area can be changed according to expansion, thereby adjusting the treatment area.

Hereinafter, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 13. The second embodiment may be configured to include the same components as the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted in order to avoid redundant descriptions, and only the differences will be described.

13A and 13B are use state diagrams of the second embodiment. As shown, in the present embodiment, the thickness of the insertion portion 100 in the contracted state is configured to be thicker than the first embodiment. In this case, the thickness of the shaft 110 is configured to be thick, and is configured to greatly expand the vaginal canal when inserted into the vaginal canal. Thereafter, the maximum value of the expansion of the insertion part 100 may be configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment (FIG. 13B).

When the thickness at the time of contraction is somewhat thick, as in this embodiment, expansion of the vaginal canal can be made at the same time as insertion (FIG. 13a), and since the balloon 200 is expanded, the minimum amount of expansion of the inner wall of the vaginal canal (t) is ensured. It may be, the minimum expansion shape is also inflated corresponding to the shape of the insert 100 can ensure this.

Hereinafter, a control method of the vaginal canal treatment apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

14 is a flow chart of the control method of the vaginal canal treatment device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the control method of the vaginal canal treatment apparatus according to the present invention may be configured to include an expansion step (S100), the step of applying energy (S200) and the contraction step (S300).

Expansion step (S100) corresponds to the step of inflating the treatment device inserted into the vaginal canal within a predetermined range. Inflating the treatment device inserted into the vaginal canal increases the area of contact with the corrugated vaginal canal wall t and the treatment device. In this case, the expansion of the treatment device may inflate the expansion part provided in the treatment device. When the user performs the start input, the treatment apparatus gradually expands the inflation portion and expands it to a predetermined range. In this case, the expansion amount may be expanded to a predetermined range, and may be configured to be adjustable according to a user's input.

The step of applying energy (S200) is a step of supplying energy to the energy transfer device provided in the expansion unit. At this time, the energy delivered by sensing the contact area, the insertion depth of the expansion portion and the inner wall of the vaginal canal (t) can be adjusted. In the transfer of energy, feedback control may be performed by measuring the temperature of the tissue to which the energy is delivered. The tissue to which energy is delivered is heated to cause degeneration of the tissue so that treatment can be performed. The energy may be, for example, various types of energy such as RF energy, laser, light, and ultrasonic waves.

Shrinkage step (S300) corresponds to the step of shrinking the inflation as a pre-step before applying the energy to the tissue before pulling out the expansion to the outside of the vaginal canal. Shrinkage of the inflation portion may be minimized to facilitate its removal from the vaginal canal.

15 is a flow chart of a control method of a vaginal canal treatment device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the expansion step S100 may include a fluid injection step S110 and a pressure maintaining step S200. The applying of energy (S200) may include a contacting part determining step (S210), an electrode selecting step (S220), and applying an RF energy (S230). And the contraction step (S300) may be configured to include a fluid recovery step (S310) and the pressure holding step (S320).

Fluid injection step (S110) corresponds to the step of injecting the fluid into the balloon inserted into the vaginal canal so as to expand the balloon provided in the expansion portion. Flow rate control and hydraulic pressure control may be selectively performed depending on the amount of expansion during injection of the fluid. Fluid injection may be performed by adjusting the flow rate supplied from the fluid supply.

Pressure maintaining step (S120) corresponds to the step of maintaining the amount of expansion so that when the balloon is inflated in the appropriate range to maintain a fixed inner wall (t) of the vaginal canal in contact. At this time, it is configured to maintain the pressure and can maintain the pressure by sealing the fluid line connected to the balloon. In addition, it may be configured to provide a uniform pressure through the servo control.

The contact part determining step S210 corresponds to a step of determining an electrode in contact with the vagina and the inner wall of the electrodes provided in the expansion part. The internal structure and size of the vaginal canal have individual differences, so when the inflating part is inflated, the contact part may be different. The difference between individual and non-contact parts is determined according to individual differences.

The electrode selection step S220 corresponds to a step of excluding the non-contact electrode from the energy application target electrode so as to prevent the application of energy to the electrode when energy is applied.

Applying the RF energy (S230) corresponds to the step of applying the RF energy through the selected contact electrode to deliver energy to the tissue. As the RF energy is delivered, treatment inside the vaginal canal can be achieved. In the step of applying the RF energy (S230), the control may be performed by reflecting the electrical characteristics of the tissue generated individually according to a predetermined program.

The fluid recovery step S310 corresponds to a step of recovering the fluid to contract the balloon after the application of the RF energy is completed. In this case, the fluid supply part 23 may generate a negative pressure to recover the fluid, thereby discharging the fluid existing inside the balloon to the outside. In this case, the balloon may shrink due to the pressure of the vaginal canal itself.

The pressure maintaining step (S320) corresponds to a step of generating and maintaining a negative pressure in the balloon to prevent the balloon, which has been contracted by the elasticity of the balloon itself, from being somewhat expanded. The user is able to remove the inflation portion outside the vaginal canal while the sound pressure is maintained and the balloon is contracted.

However, in the fluid recovery step (S310) and the pressure holding step (S320), for example, the negative pressure, it can be contracted by providing a range of pressure that the balloon can be contracted inside the vaginal canal.

16 is a flow chart of a vaginal canal treatment method according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the vaginal canal treatment method may be configured to include a step of expanding the vaginal canal by inserting a treatment device (S1000), tissue treatment step (S2000), removing the treatment device (S3000).

Inserting the treatment device to expand the vaginal canal (S1000) corresponds to the step of expanding the vaginal canal to a predetermined range by inserting a treatment device formed to a predetermined thickness from an inlet of the vulva side of the vaginal canal. When inserted, it is inserted into a certain thickness to ensure expansion of the vaginal canal.

The tissue treatment step (S2000) corresponds to a step of treating the tissue by transferring energy to the inner wall (t) of the vaginal canal in the expanded vaginal canal. Treatment of the tissues transfers energy to heat and cause degeneration, and the tissue can be remodeled over time.

Removing the treatment device (S3000) corresponds to removing the treatment device from the vaginal canal. Shrink and remove the treatment device for smooth removal and prevention of internal wall damage. However, although not shown, the sheath 400 may be removed and then wrapped together using the treatment apparatus.

17 is a flow chart of a vaginal canal treatment method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the same configuration as the above-described treatment method may be applied, and the description thereof will be omitted and only the configuration with difference will be described. In this embodiment, the treatment device is inserted into the vaginal canal, and then the vaginal canal is expanded to perform the treatment.

Inserting the treatment device into the vaginal canal (S1100) corresponds to inserting the treatment device through the vaginal opening at the vulva side of the female genitalia. At this time, the treatment device may be inserted in a minimized state in the contracted state. When the treatment device is inserted, the position of the energy delivery module 300 may be adjusted for the treatment of the inner wall of the vaginal canal. In addition, although not shown, the insertion may be completed by removing only the sheath 400 after positioning using the sheath 400 surrounding the treatment apparatus.

Expanding the vaginal canal (S1200) corresponds to expanding the vaginal canal by expanding the inflated portion of the inserted treatment device. The expansion of the vaginal canal is made mainly in the circumferential direction, and as the vaginal canal is enlarged, the area between the energy delivery module of the treatment device and the inner wall of the vaginal canal becomes wider. In this case, the overall expanded shape may be expanded in a cylindrical shape. In this case, the treatment area may be a side portion of the vaginal canal expanded in a cylindrical shape.

As described above, the vaginal canal treatment device according to the present invention can be inserted into the vaginal canal and expand the vaginal canal to deliver RF energy, so that a large area can be treated in a short time, one-shot treatment is possible, and wrinkled portions The treatment can be performed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the treatment. In addition, it is possible to treat tissue in the vaginal canal without surgical procedures, thereby minimizing the pain and discomfort of the patient.

10: handpiece 20: main body
21: RF generator 22: control unit
23: fluid supply t: inner wall of the vaginal canal
C: Bend 30: Cable
100: insertion part
110: shaft 111: outlet
200: balloon
210: first expansion portion 220: second expansion portion
300: energy transfer module
310: base 320: electrode
330: temperature sensor 340: connection
400: sheath
500: guide
600: gripper
S100: expansion stage,
S200: step of applying energy
S300: Shrink Stage
S1000: expanding the vaginal canal by inserting a treatment device
S2000: Tissue Treatment Steps
S3000: Removal of treatment unit

Claims (20)

An expansion portion inserted into the vaginal canal and configured to extend at least a portion of the corrugated inner wall of the vaginal canal; And
An energy delivery module configured to transfer energy in an expanded state of the vaginal canal;
As the expansion unit expands, an outer diameter thereof is increased so that the contact area between the inner wall of the vaginal canal and the energy transfer module can be widened.
The energy transfer module,
It is configured to transfer the energy to the inner wall of the vaginal canal, the contact area is widened to perform the remodeling of the tissue,
It is configured to wind in the circumferential direction of the inflation portion, vaginal canal treatment device characterized in that configured to be gradually released in response to the outer surface increases as the inflation portion expands. delete According to claim 1,
The dilatation unit vaginal canal treatment device comprising a balloon. The method of claim 3, wherein
At least a portion of the balloon is vaginal canal treatment device, characterized in that consisting of a first inflation portion is expanded in a cylindrical shape. The method of claim 3, wherein
The balloon,
Vaginal canal treatment device characterized in that the semi-compliance type configured to be expanded while maintaining the shape after inflated to a predetermined size. The method of claim 4, wherein
Vaginal canal treatment device comprising a stress concentration portion provided in the longitudinal direction to the balloon so as to limit the length change during the expansion of the balloon. The method of claim 4, wherein
The balloon is divided into a plurality of areas, each vaginal canal treatment device, characterized in that configured to receive fluid independently. The method of claim 4, wherein
The material of the balloon is vaginal canal treatment device comprising a latex. The method of claim 4, wherein
The length of the balloon is vaginal canal treatment device, characterized in that consisting of 3cm to 15cm. The method of claim 4, wherein
The outer diameter of the balloon is vaginal canal treatment device, characterized in that inflated in the range of 3cm to 10cm. The method of claim 3, wherein
The balloon is vaginal canal treatment device, characterized in that formed in compliance type so that the outer surface is in close contact with the curvature of the inner wall of the vaginal canal. delete The method of claim 3, wherein
The energy transfer module,
Vaginal canal treatment device, characterized in that formed by printing on the balloon. The method of claim 4, wherein
The balloon and the energy transfer module are provided in the handpiece,
Vaginal tract treatment device further comprising a body comprising a control unit, an RF generator and a fluid supply. Is performed by the output of the control unit of the vaginal tract treatment device according to the user's input,
Introducing and expanding fluid into an expansion part inserted into the vaginal canal so as to expand the vaginal canal into a cylindrical shape;
Delivering energy to an energy delivery module provided around the expansion portion; And
A contraction step of flowing out the fluid from the expansion portion,
The step of delivering energy to the energy delivery module delivers the energy in a state where the contact area between the energy delivery module and the inner wall of the vaginal canal is widened as the inflation portion is expanded,
The energy transfer module is configured to wind in the circumferential direction of the inflation portion, the control method of the vaginal canal treatment device, characterized in that configured to gradually unwind the wound portion corresponding to the outer surface increases as the inflation portion is expanded. The method of claim 15,
The expansion part expansion step is a control method of the vaginal canal treatment device, characterized in that for expanding the expansion part by supplying a fluid at a predetermined pressure that can expand the vaginal canal. The method of claim 16,
The expansion unit expansion step is a control method of the vaginal canal treatment device, characterized in that performed using an expansion unit configured to expand in a cylindrical shape when inflated. delete delete delete

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