Static devices and methods to shrink tissues for incontinence

Details Static devices and methods to shrink tissues for incontinence Static devices and methods to shrink tissues for incontinence

1998-10-13

2000-12-05

Dvorak, Linda C. M.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

607116, 607 99, 607138, 128898, A61B 1900, A61F 712, A61N 100

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ABSTRACT:
The invention provides improved devices, methods, and systems for repeatably and reliably contracting fascia and other support tissues, particularly for the treatment of urinary incontinence. Rather than relying on a surgeon's ability to observe, direct, and control the selective shrinking of pelvic support tissues, a relatively large surface of a tissue contraction system is placed statically against the target tissue. Sufficient controlled energy is transmitted from the surface into the engaged tissue to contract the tissue and inhibit incontinence (or otherwise provide the desired therapeutic results).

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