IMPLANTS AND PROCEDURES FOR SUPPORTING ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES FOR TREATING CONDITIONS SUCH AS INCONTINENCE

摘要

An implantable system for supporting anatomical structures and, more particularly, a sling-like implant for the treatment of incontinence and method of implementing the same is provided. The implant comprises a support portion and at least one anchor portion extending therefrom. The anchors are inserted through the supporting portion and have a removable filament extending therefrom. An end of the removable filament extends from an entry point into the patient's body and can be used so as to guide the delivery tool back to the anchor of the implant in the event that it is necessary to adjust the anchor.