Surgical instruments, implantable articles and surgical procedures disclosed for treating medical disorders, particularly incontinence. Improved surgical sling procedures are disclosed. Novel surgical instruments and kits for use in sling procedures are also disclosed. The present invention affords options for surgeons with concomitant advantages to the patient and the healthcare provider.
申请公布号
CA2502394(A1)
申请公布日期
2002.08.01
申请号
CA20012502394
申请日期
2001.12.28
申请人
AMERICAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
发明人
MORNINGSTAR, RANDY L.;MOORE, TERENCE M.;BOUCHIER, MARK S.;ANDERSON, KIMBERLY A.;VANDERSLOOT, VICKI R.;NEISZ, JOHANN J.;ROCHELEAU, GARY A.;LUND, ROBERT E.