Articles, devices, and methods for pelvic surgery

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2006-04-05

2010-06-22

Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

C600S030000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07740576

ABSTRACT:
Described are implants, tools, and related methods, for use in pelvic surgery to treat conditions such as prolapse and incontinence, including one embodiment of a method that uses a transcoccyx tissue path; other embodiments that use particular implants with various features relating to, e.g., end portions; and other embodiments relating to particular tools.

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