Patent ID: 10166044

Abstract:
This invention relates to the pelvic floor and vagina manipulator probes and related systems and methods. In certain aspects of the invention, a vaginal manipulator probe assembly is comprised of an intravaginal body curved along its long axis and with an adjustable pelvic floor ring. The probe assembly can be configured as an apparatus for insertion into a vagina for repositioning the vagina, cervix, uterus and pelvic floor and method for securing the same. In certain aspects, the curved intravaginal probe can be configured to receive a cervix. In certain implementations, the vaginal manipulator probe facilitates surgical visibility, dissection, and graft placement, is a device to elevate, support, and expose the pelvic floor and perineal body during surgical repair, is a device to set the proper vaginal insertion depth, is a device to assist with proper tensioning of the repositioned pelvic floor structures, and is a device to facilitate shortening of the anterior or posterior vaginal wall.