SURGICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

1 . A device, comprising:

a) at least one sleeve composed of a material configured to exhibit a sufficient flexibility to reduce tissue damage;

b) a locking mechanism configured to secure the at least one sleeve into a position complementary to a bronchial airway;

c) a plurality of locatable elements; and

wherein the size of the at least one sleeve is sufficient to be introduced into the bronchial airway.

2 . The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one anchoring element, where the at least one anchoring element is near or at an end of the at least one sleeve.

3 . The device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one anchoring element is selected from the group consisting of: a self-extendable stent, an inflatable balloon, and an anchoring hook.

4 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of locatable elements is selected from the group consisting of: radiopaque material elements, ultrasound markers, electromagnetic sensors, NIR visible markers, NIR fluorophore indocyanine green markers, LED-based markers, and any combination thereof.

5 . The device of claim 4 , wherein the radiopaque material elements are selected from the group consisting of: balls, cones, spirals, and any combination thereof.

6 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of hydrogel, reverse thermogelling polymer, and foam-based colloid.

7 . The device of claim 1 , further comprising a fixation mechanism configured to control movement of the at least one sleeve.

8 . The device of claim 7 , wherein the fixation mechanism does not utilize a base to control movement of the at least one sleeve.

9 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the locatable element is configured to be used with an endo-bronchial tube.

10 . A method, comprising:

a) using data from a preoperative imaging modality to plan a procedure selected from the group consisting of a therapeutic procedure, a surgical procedure and a diagnostic procedure;

b) placing a device in a lung of a patient, comprising:

i. at least one sleeve composed of a material configured to exhibit a sufficient flexibility to reduce tissue damage;

ii. a locking device configured to secure the at least one sleeve into a position complementary to a bronchial airway; and

iii. a plurality of locatable elements;

wherein the size of the at least one sleeve is sufficient to be introduced into a bronchial airway of a lung,

wherein the lung is deflated, or at least partially inflated;

c) locking the at least one sleeve by use of the locking device in the bronchial airway of the lung;

d) operating an inter-operative imaging modality for generating medical imaging result; and

e) providing augmented video image to a practitioner.

11 . The method of claim 10 , further comprising anchoring the device to reduce movement within the bronchial airway.

12 . A method, comprising:

a) placing a device in a lung of a patient, comprising:

i. at least one sleeve composed of a material configured to exhibit a sufficient flexibility to reduce tissue damage;

ii. a locking device configured to secure the at least one sleeve into a position complementary to a bronchial airway; and

iii. a plurality of locatable elements;

wherein the size of the at least one sleeve is sufficient to be introduced into a bronchial airway of a lung,

wherein the lung is deflated, or at least partially inflated;

b) using data from a preoperative imaging modality to plan a procedure selected from the group consisting of a therapeutic procedure, a surgical procedure and a diagnostic procedure;

c) locking the at least one sleeve by use of the locking device in the bronchial airway of the lung;

d) operating an inter-operative imaging modality for generating medical imaging result; and

e) providing augmented video image to a practitioner.