IMPROVED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR TREATING FEMALE URINARY INCONTINENCE

摘要

The invention relates to a surgical instrument and a method for treating female urinary incontinence. A tape (12) or mesh is permanently implanted into the body as a support for the urethra. In one embodiment, portions of the tape (12) comprise tissue growth factors and adhesive bonding means (14, 16) for attaching portions of the tape (12) to the pubic bone. In a further embodiment, portions of the tape (12) comprise attachment means (20) for fastening portions of the tape (12) to fascia within the pelvic cavity. In both embodiments the tape (12) is implanted with a single incision through the vaginal wall.