Method, system and device for treating disorders of the pelvic floor by electrical stimulation of the left and the right sacral nerves
First Claim
31-1. The method of claim 1, further comprising delivering a drug to the patient.
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Abstract
Described are implantable devices and methods for treating various disorders of the pelvic floor by means of electrical stimulation of the left and right sacral nerves, or portions thereof. Two or more electrical stimulation regimes are applied on a continuous, alternating, intermittent or other basis to the left and right sacral nerves or nerve portions in an amount and manner effective to treat a number of disorders, including, but not limited to, urinary and/or fecal voiding dysfunctions such as constipation, incontinence disorders such as urge frequency and urinary retention disorders, sexual dysfunctions such as orgasmic and erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain, prostatitis, prostatalgia and prostatodynia.
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32 Claims
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31-1. The method of claim 1, further comprising delivering a drug to the patient.
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32. The method of claim 32, further comprising providing, implanting and activating an implantable drug pump for providing the drug to the patient.
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