Devices for minimally invasive pelvic surgery

Details Devices for minimally invasive pelvic surgery Devices for minimally invasive pelvic surgery

2004-02-09

2008-08-19

Gilbert, Samuel G (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

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07413540

ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods relating to percutaneous and hiatal approaches for treating urinary incontinence are provided herein. In particular, guide member placement devices, sling application catheters, tissue dissectors/dilators, sling application devices and a sling application system, tissue expanders, grasping devices, and balloon catheters are disclosed herein. Methods for using the preceding devices to stabilize the bladder neck or the urethral floor in order to maintain or improve urinary incontinence are also disclosed.

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