Ross A. Longhini;John Fritz Otte;John Jason Buysman;Robert E. Lund;James B. Presthus;Edouard A. Koullick
发明人:
John Fritz Otte,Robert E. Lund,John Jason Buysman,Edouard A. Koullick,Ross A. Longhini,James B. Presthus
申请号:
US12227426
公开号:
US09084664B2
申请日:
2007.05.21
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2015
代理人:
摘要:
Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A neo ligament for increasing the supportive function of the tissues supporting the urethra, bladder neck, or rectum is disclosed. Methods of using such a neoligament to treat incontinence are disclosed. Additionally, a self tensioning elastic tissue bolster for support of the tissues that support the urethra, rectum, and bladder neck are disclosed. A method of treating incontinence by injecting proliferative agents into supportive structures is disclosed. Methods and apparatus for transvaginal and transperineal pelvic floor bolster treatment of incontinence and bladder pillar systems are also disclosed.