Methods and devices for the treatment of urinary incontinence
US7927342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for treating female stress urinary incontinence are disclosed. The methods include transvaginally accessing the pelvic cavity and introducing a suburethral sling into the retropubic space. In some embodiments the ends of the sling are attached to an anatomical support structure. In other embodiments, the ends of the suburethral sling are not attached to an anatomical support structure. The devices include a surgical instrument for blunt dissection of the pelvic cavity which includes a curved shaft and a blunt distal end. A hook deployment device may optionally be attached to the surgical instrument.
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