Abstract:
In some aspects, the present invention provides surgical procedures that comprise applying compositions into and/or onto pelvic tissue to provide support to the pelvic tissue. The injectable hydrogel composition comprises a polysaccharide. In embodiments, the polysaccharide comprises one or more of a glycosaminoglycan, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, dextran, alginic acid and hydroxyethyl starch. In other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to kits that are useful for performing such procedures.
Abstract:
In some aspects, the present invention provides surgical procedures that comprise applying compositions into and/or onto tissue, including supporting tissues (e.g., ligaments, connective tissue, muscles, etc.) for pelvic organs, among other tissues. In other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to compositions that are useful for performing such procedures. In still other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to kits that are useful for performing such procedures.
Abstract:
In some aspects, the present invention provides surgical procedures that comprise applying compositions into and/or onto tissue, including supporting tissues (e.g., ligaments, connective tissue, muscles, etc.) for pelvic organs, among other tissues. In other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to compositions that are useful for performing such procedures. In still other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to kits that are useful for performing such procedures.
Abstract:
A medical device includes an elongate member. The elongate member has a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion of the elongate member has an upper surface and a lower surface disposed opposite the upper surface. The lower surface has a planar portion. The upper surface has a planar portion and a concave portion.
Abstract:
In some aspects, the present invention provides surgical procedures that comprise applying compositions into and/or onto tissue, including supporting tissues (e.g., ligaments, connective tissue, muscles, etc.) for pelvic organs, among other tissues. In other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to compositions that are useful for performing such procedures. In still other aspects, the present disclosure pertains to kits that are useful for performing such procedures.
Abstract:
In one general aspect, a medical device can include a first elongate member made of a material and having a proximal end portion configured to be attached to a first portion of a bodily portion within a body of a patient where the first elongate member has a distal end portion. The medical device can include a second elongate member made of the material and having a proximal end portion configured to be attached to a second portion of the bodily portion where the first elongate member has a distal end portion. The medical device can also include a third elongate member having a proximal end portion in contact with and coupled to the distal end portion of the first elongate member and in contact with and coupled to the distal end portion of the second elongate member.