Refined suspension procedure with implement for treating female stress incontinence
US5019032A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00805
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The incision-free pubovaginal suspension due to Gittes and Loughlin is improved by simultaneous gas obturation and visual monitoring using a suprapubic endoscope, inserted with the aid of a urethral trocar. It is further improved by simultaneous manipulation of the urethra, bladder and other tissues by the trocar, to optimize alignment for the Gittes procedures. The trocar, and procedure for its use, are refinements of the present inventor's earlier apparatuses and procedures for suprapubic cystostomy with endoscopy, and for gas obturation.
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