Sensing pressure

摘要

A device for measuring pressure applied to a urethra of a patient includes an elongate member with a plurality of pressure sensors disposed thereon. The device can be inserted into the urethra. Each sensor is capable of outputting a signal representative of an amount of pressure applied to the urethra at the location of that sensor when the elongate member is positioned within the urethra and pressure is applied to the urethra. The pressure can be applied to the urethra by a urethral sling. A physician can manipulate and adjust the sling based on the pressure information provided by the device.