Apparatus for the surgical treatment of tissues by hyperthermia, preferably the prostate, with cooling means.

摘要

Apparatus for the surgical treatment of tissues (12) by hyperthermia, preferably the prostate (14), of the type equipped with heating means (16) for inducing hyperthermia, comprising a microwave generating device (18) placed in an emitting probe means (20) adapted to be inserted in a cavity of the body. A radioreflecting screen is provided to protect sensitive tissues other than tissues to be treated from the heat. This screen can comprise a balloon (26) containing a radioreflective liquid.