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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2000
Theodore V. Benderev, Laguna Hills, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A system and method for measuring and indicating the degree of tension and/or positioning of a surgical sling, in particular, a suburethral sling, during surgery. In a first embodiment, the invention comprises a sensor interposable between a suburethral sling and the urethra supported thereby for measuring either relative spatial positioning and/or pressure. A monitor is provided for providing an indication when such tension/pressure/spacing attains optimal levels that correlate with ideal surgical outcomes. In a second embodiment, the invention comprises a tension monitor that may be connected, via a suture, to either respect one or both ends of a suburethral sling. The device may be utilized to manipulate the tension in or positioning of such sling to enable the surgeon to secure such sling in a manner that causes the sling to maintain a desired tension and/or imparted desired urethral support.