SURGICAL IMPLANT AND METHODS OF USE
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1. A method of providing support to a prolapsed area of a patient, the method comprising:
- making an incision to access a prolapse selected from the group consisting of urethrocoele prolapse, cystocoele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocoele prolapse, and rectocoele prolapse;
inserting through the incision an implant comprising a mesh having a mass density of 20 g/m2 or less; and
implanting the mesh in the area of the prolapse to provide support to a vaginal wall of the patient.
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Abstract
A method of treating a vaginal prolapse is provided. The method includes accessing a vaginal prolapse, inserting an implant comprising a knitted mesh into a patient, and securing the knitted mesh in place such that the implant supports the pelvic floor of the patient. The knitted mesh has a mass density of less than 20 g/m2.
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1. A method of providing support to a prolapsed area of a patient, the method comprising:
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making an incision to access a prolapse selected from the group consisting of urethrocoele prolapse, cystocoele prolapse, vault prolapse, uterine prolapse, enterocoele prolapse, and rectocoele prolapse; inserting through the incision an implant comprising a mesh having a mass density of 20 g/m2 or less; and implanting the mesh in the area of the prolapse to provide support to a vaginal wall of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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