Apparatus and method for laparoscopic urethropexy

Details Apparatus and method for laparoscopic urethropexy Apparatus and method for laparoscopic urethropexy

1995-06-14

1997-01-07

Buiz, Michael Powell

Surgery

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606 29, 606 30, 128DIG25, 128898, A61B 1738

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055911633

ABSTRACT:
A template for guiding at least one suture through the periurethral fascia and vaginal mucosa adjacent a patient's urethra during a urethropexy procedure, wherein the at least one suture is attached to an anchor secured within the body of the patient above the patient's urethra, is provided. The template comprises first and second wing members extending laterally from opposite sides of the template; and at least one suture guide aperture positioned in each of the wing members at a predetermined location; the template configured to be alignable within the vagina of a patient such that one of the wing members will be positioned adjacent either side of the urethra with the at least one guide aperture in each wing member positioned such that a suture may be retrieved from within the patient's body through the at least one aperture. A method for performing a urethropexy procedure employing this template is also provided.

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