Patent ID: 7753839
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of implanting a urethral prosthesis in a patient, the prosthesis including a first and a second arm defining a junction, the method comprising: making an incision in the vicinity of the patient's urethra and at least one suprapubic incision; forming a path between the incision in the vicinity of the patient's urethra and the at least one suprapubic incision, wherein the path extends through tissue located anterior and inferior to the patient's pubic symphysis; positioning the junction in the vicinity of the patient's urethra such that the junction exerts pressure on a portion of the patient's urethra; retaining the prosthesis in the patient; and passing the first and second arms along the path such that the first and second arms are positioned within tissue located anterior and inferior to the patient's pubic symphysis, wherein the retaining step comprises: anchoring the first arm to soft tissue by connecting a tissue anchor or suture between the first arm and the soft tissue; and anchoring the second arm to soft tissue by connecting a tissue anchor or suture between the second arm and the soft tissue.