SYSTEM AND TECHNIQUES FOR MAGNETIC MANIPULATION OF INTERNAL ORGANS DURING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY

摘要

Systems and techniques for manipulating organs during minimally invasive surgery are disclosed. Magnetic material is delivered to an organ (10) of interest and the organ (10) is manipulated during the procedure via a magnet (30) external to the patient (25). The magnetic material may be delivered in fluidized form by filing a balloon (22).