Apparatus and method for suspending a uterus

摘要

An inter-vaginal device for performing a uterine suspension includes a rigid body for manipulating the uterus and implanting a suspension member, such as a mesh, for securing the uterus to an anchoring site (e.g., into a pelvic muscle or ligament). In one embodiment, a method includes inserting at least a portion of a uterine suspension member through an anterior or posterior vaginal incision. An end of the suspension member is anchored to a selected portion of a pelvic tissue. At least a portion of the suspension member is attached to a vaginal apex. A uterine manipulator is advanced in a direction toward the selected portion of the pelvic tissue such that at least a portion of a uterus is moved upward.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
inserting at least a portion of a uterine suspension member through an anterior vaginal incision of a patient; positioning the uterine suspension member such that the uterine suspension member forms a “U” shape and generally surrounds a uterus of the patient; anchoring an end of the suspension member to a selected portion of a pelvic tissue, the anchoring including inserting a portion of the uterine suspension member through the pelvic tissue; and securing at least a portion of the suspension member to a vaginal apex.