摘要:
The invention provides a driver (70) and methods for advancing needles, cannulas (90), and other medical devices through the pubic bone (45). The driver (70) may be used in connection with a driver frame assembly (100) for proper positioning and stabilization of the driver (70), and with other devices for creating a cavity in the urethral floor and for positioning medical devices therein. The invention also provides simple connections (126) for attaching a suture (88) to a device within the cavity in the urethral floor or in the vagina (4), and also for attaching sutures (88) to the pubic bone (45).
摘要:
Devices and methods relating to percutaneous and hiatal approaches for treating urinary incontinence are provided herein. In particular, guide member placement devices (10, 1910), sling application catheters (210, 310, 410), tissue dissectors/dilators (510, 610), sling application devices and a sling application system, tissue expanders (1710), grasping devices (1810), and balloon catheters (536, 1536, 1636) 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 continence are also disclosed.
摘要:
The invention provides a driver (70) and methods for advancing needles, cannulas (90), and other medical devices through the pubic bone (45). The driver (70) may be used in connection with a driver frame assembly (100) for proper positioning and stabilization of the driver (70), and with other devices for creating a cavity in the urethral floor and for positioning medical devices therein. The invention also provides simple connections (126) for attaching a suture (88) to a device within the cavity in the urethral floor or in the vagina (4), and also for attaching sutures (88) to the pubic bone (45).
摘要:
Devices and methods relating to percutaneous and hiatal approaches for treating urinary incontinence are provided herein. In particular, guide member placement devices (10, 1910), sling application catheters (210, 310, 410), tissue dissectors/dilators (510, 610), sling application devices and a sling application system, tissue expanders (1710), grasping devices (1810), and balloon catheters (536, 1536, 1636) 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 continence are also disclosed.