Ams Research Corporation

American Medical Systems, Inc.

Solorant Medical, Inc.

Terry E Spraker

George L Matlock

Oren A Mosher

Abdul M Tayeb

Timothy G Dietz

Carine Hoarau

Daniel Merrick

Stanley Levy

James B Presthus

F Allen House

Steven H Trebotich

Edward Luttich

Retrograde methods of accessing and treating collagenous pelvic tissue from a fixed point behind the endo-pelvic fascia, particularly from a space of retzius, are disclosed. Performing treatment from the space of retzius provides for simple and reliable placement and application of the system which in turn enhances both safety and efficacy of such retrograde methodologies. Generally, the systems of the present invention comprise at least a two-part assembly including a penetrating cannula or trocar and an expansible energy applying applicator that is preferably dismounted from behind the endo-pelvic fascia, particularly the space of retzius. The systems and methods are particularly well suited for the treatment of incontinence and other conditions related to insufficient collagenous pelvic tissue support.

Endo-pelvic fascia penetrating heating systems and methods for incontinence treatment

Devices, systems, and methods can treat incontinence by heating between about 100 and about 800 cubic millimeters of endopelvic fascia for sufficient time to effect substantial collagenous tissue shrinkage. A probe body may directly engage the endopelvic fascia, or may be separated from the endopelvic fascia, heating through (for example) the vaginal wall. In either case, tissue-penetrating electrodes may be inserted from the probe body so as to heat the endopelvic fascia.

Non-surgical incontinence treatment system and method

Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and a treatment surface adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be positioned in a first body orifice. The probe body can be positioned in a second body orifice in a predetermined position relative to the guide so as to position the treatment surface adjacent the target tissue.

Incontinence treatment with urethral guide

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Portola Valley, CA, United States of America

Terry E Spraker