APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATING OR RETRACTING TISSUE AND ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE
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Abstract
Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchoring devices for such purposes.
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23 Claims
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1-20. -20. (canceled)
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21. A method for treating a prostate, comprising:
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passing an anchor through a prostate in a first orientation; and
releasing the anchor to a second orientation for retention in anatomy adjacent the prostate.
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22. A method for treating a prostate, comprising:
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effecting a compression on a urethra in the area of an interventional site;
delivering an anchoring assembly to the interventional site;
applying a tension to the anchoring assembly; and
implanting the anchoring assembly so that a portion thereof invaginates in natural tissue.
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23-73. -73. (canceled)
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