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Method for correction of urinary and gynecological pathologies including treatment of incontinence

US6691711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2002
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/0417
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for treatment of male incontinence and a method for female cystocele repair in which a sling material is positioned between the descending rami of the pubic bone. In such an operation a “hammock-like” sling material is positioned below the urethra in males, or below the posterior bladder wall in the case of cystocele in females.

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