| 摘要 |
A system for treating posterior pelvic organ prolapse according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a cape for supporting a posterior organ (such as a rectum and/or bowel) that has prolapsed into a vagina, a plurality of support arms coupled to the cape, and a plurality of fasteners for attaching the support arms to a portion of the pelvic sidewall. Each one of the plurality of fasteners is coupled to a respective one of the plurality of support arms. The system may further include a tension adjustment system. Among other things, the present invention provides an integrated, pre-fabricated solution to treating posterior pelvic organ prolapse. All components of the system can thus be quickly deployed, without the need to build the repair system piecemeal. Additionally, the present invention provides a completely transvaginal solution to posterior pelvic organ prolapse, is easier for less experienced surgeons to perform, and poses far less risk of injury or death to the patient.
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