Method for treating the prostate

摘要

A method of medical treatment of the prostate provides an ablation apparatus. The ablation apparatus includes a cannula, an electrode at least partially positioned in the cannula, and an insulation sleeve positioned in a surrounding relationship to at least a portion of the electrode. A distal end of the cannula is positioned in a rectum of a patient. The distal end of the cannula is advanced through a rectal wall of the rectum. A distal end of the electrode if advanced from the cannula into the prostate. Electromagnetic energy is delivered from the electrode to the prostate and an ablation zone is created in the prostate.