Patent Issued for Apparatus and methods for endometrial tissue identification (USPTO 12013342).

A patent has been issued for an apparatus and methods to detect endometrial tissue, which can aid in the identification and removal of endometriosis. The invention utilizes optical properties and imaging techniques to identify endometrial tissue, including the use of excitation light and endogenous fluorescence emission. The apparatus includes a light emitting diode (LED), a camera, a filter, and a computer processor for analysis. This technology has the potential to improve surgical outcomes and reduce the need for multiple surgeries. [Extracted from the article]