Patent ID: 7837612

Claim:
A tissue suspension device for use within a body cavity, the device comprising: an elongated spanning element comprising a substantially rigid bar, the elongate spanning element having a length greater than a maximum width of the spanning element, the spanning element having an enlongate central portion, a first end extending from the central portion and inclined with respect to the central portion, and a second end extending from the central portion and inclined with respect to the central portion; at least one suspending element that is attachable to the central portion of the spanning element; and a first supporting element attached to the first end of the spanning element, and a second supporting element attached to the second end of the spanning element; wherein the tissue suspension device substantially spans the transverse width of the body cavity and suspends tissue within the body cavity, and wherein the first and second supporting elements are removably attachable to the body wall, which supports the weight of the suspended tissue.