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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2009
James E. Cox, Corcoran, MN (US);
Kimberly A. Anderson, Eagan, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, St. Michael, MN (US);
Brian P. Watschke, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
James E. Cox, Corcoran, MN (US);
Kimberly A. Anderson, Eagan, MN (US);
Robert E. Lund, St. Michael, MN (US);
Brian P. Watschke, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
AMS Research Corporation, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Abstract
A method of treating pelvic organ prolapse is provided. The method generally includes the steps of establishing a first pathway between the external perirectal region of the patient to the region of the ischial spine in tissue on one side of the prolapsed organ, followed by establishing a second pathway in tissue on the contralateral side of the prolapsed organ. A support member, which includes a central support portion and two end portions, is positioned in a position to reposition said prolapsed organ in said organ's anatomically correct location. The end portions of the support member are introduced through the respective tissue pathways, followed by adjustment of the end portions so that the support member is located in a therapeutic relationship to the prolapsed organ that is to be supported. An apparatus and kit for said treatment is further provided.