Apparatus and Methods for Maneuvering a Therapeutic Tool Within a Body Lumen

摘要

An apparatus includes an elongate body having a plurality of discretely controllable portions. The plurality of discretely controllable portions are configured to be maneuvered within a body lumen along a predetermined path associated with an image of the body lumen. At least one portion from the plurality of discretely controllable portions may include a marker. A method includes inserting an elongate body at least partially into a body lumen. The elongate body has a plurality of discretely controllable portions. The elongate body is maneuvered within the body lumen along a predetermined path associated with an image of the body lumen. The maneuvering includes changing the relative orientation of the plurality of discretely controllable portions.