Endoscopic mesh delivery system with integral mesh stabilizer and vaginal probe

摘要

A mesh delivery system for sacral colpopexy procedures is disclosed. The system uses a mesh stabilizer (30) that is introduced in a compressed configuration through a surgical port into the abdomen, and a vaginal probe (10) (inserted through the vagina) with a magnetic or non-magnetic head that engages with the mesh stabilizer (30), anchoring it in position. The mesh stabilizer (30) employs a pseudoelastic shape memory alloy, and folds compact to deliver multiple mesh straps or a single Y-shaped surgical mesh in a streamlined configuration into the abdomen for facilitating the sacral colpopexy procedure. After delivery, the stabilizer (30) expands to a functional configuration where it interfaces with the probe (10) head and stabilizes and adjustably feeds the mesh strap(s) for suturing while maintaining stabilization of the mesh on the vaginal apex and while keeping excess mesh from obscuring the surgeons view. After suturing, the stabilizer can be removed back through the surgical port.

主权项

1. A mesh stabilizer for stabilizing and dispensing a supply of surgical mesh during a sacral colpopexy procedure, comprising a resilient body, said body further comprising a first mesh stabilizing framework and a diametric second mesh stabilizing framework integrally joined to said first mesh stabilizing framework at a junction, said first mesh stabilizing framework comprising a thin flexible structure extending away from said junction to a first head and a first magnet affixed to said first head, said second mesh stabilizing framework being identical to said first mesh stabilizing framework and extending diametrical therefrom to a second head, and having a second magnet affixed to said second head, and a pair of long, slender spring arms integrally attached to said body and protruding outward therefrom away from said junction, for tensioning and removably anchoring a strip of surgical mesh there beneath.