摘要 |
The present invention provides a surgical implant and method for supporting the urethra ( 118 ), the implant comprising: a suburethral support ( 10 ) suspended between two soft tissue anchors ( 30 ) that do not penetrate the lower abdominal wall and are attached at either side of the suburethral support ( 10 ). The soft tissue anchors ( 30 ) retain each anchor in soft tissue, suspending each side of the suburethral support ( 10 ). The suburethral support ( 10 ) passes under the urethra ( 118 ) to support the urethra The implant has uses including treating urinary incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse. |