Method and apparatus for minimally invasive pelvic surgery

Details Method and apparatus for minimally invasive pelvic surgery Method and apparatus for minimally invasive pelvic surgery

1998-02-13

2000-08-08

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

606167, A61M 2900

Patent

active

060995475

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a driver and methods for advancing needles, cannulas, and other medical devices through the pubic bone. The driver may be used in connection with a driver frame assembly for proper positioning and stabilization of the driver, and with other devices for creating a cavity in the urethral floor and for positioning medical devices therein. The invention also provides simple connections for attaching a suture to a device within the cavity in the urethral floor or in the vagina, and also for attaching sutures to the pubic bone.

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