Patent ID: 7500945

Claim:
A method for repair of pelvic organ prolapse in a patient, said method comprising the steps of: establishing a first pathway in tissue on a first side of said prolapsed organ, said first pathway extending between an external perirectal region to a region of an ischial spine of the patient; establishing a second pathway in tissue on a contralateral side of said prolapsed organ, said second pathway extending between an external perirectal region to a region of an ischial spine, and through levator muscle of the patient; positioning a support member in a position to reposition said prolapsed organ in said organ's anatomically correct location, said supporting member comprising a support portion having a first and second end, and two end portions, said end portions respectively attached to said first end and said second end; introducing said end portions through said first and second pathways, respectively; and adjusting said end portions so that said support member is in a therapeutic relationship to a tissue of said prolapsed organ that is to be supported.