Minimally invasive surgical stabilization devices and methods

Abstract

The various embodiments of the present inventions provide stabilization devices and methods for use of the stabilization devices with minimally invasive gynecological procedures such as methods of preventing pregnancy by inserting intrafallopian contraceptive devices into the fallopian tubes.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A medical device for a transcervical medical sterilization procedure, comprising:
 an elongated catheter with a distal portion and a proximal portion;   a fallopian tube implant removably coupled to the distal portion;   a handle coupled to the proximal portion, wherein the handle includes a at least one indicator for a process of removably decoupling the fallopian tube implant, and wherein the indicator illuminates.   
     
     
         2 . The medical device of  claim 1  wherein the at least one indicator is an LED light. 
     
     
         3 . The medical device of  claim 1  wherein the handle additionally includes at least one more illuminating indicator. 
     
     
         4 . The medical device of  claim 1  wherein the handle additionally includes a power source for illuminating the at least one indicator. 
     
     
         5 . The medical device of  claim 1  additionally wherein handle additionally includes an audible indicator for the process of removably decoupling the fallopian tube implant. 
     
     
         6 . A medical device for a transcervical medical sterilization procedure, comprising:
 an elongated catheter with a distal portion and a proximal portion;   a fallopian tube implant removably coupled to the distal portion;   a handle coupled to the proximal portion, wherein the handle includes a at least one indicator for a process of removably decoupling the fallopian tube implant, and wherein the indicator is audible.   
     
     
         7 . The medical device of  claim 6  wherein the indicator emits at least a single tone. 
     
     
         8 . The medical device of  claim 6  wherein the indicator emits a spoken voice. 
     
     
         9 . A medical device for a transcervical medical sterilization procedure, comprising:
 an elongated catheter with a distal portion and a proximal portion;   a fallopian tube implant removably coupled to the distal portion;   a handle coupled to the proximal portion, wherein the handle includes a wireless transmitter for transmitting at least one signal, wherein the signal is triggered by an operation in decoupling the fallopian tube implant.   
     
     
         10 . The medical device of  claim 9  wherein the at least one signal is received by a separate instrument for triggering a visual or audible indicator.