Apparatus and method for manipulating or retracting tissue and anatomical structure
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1. A method for treating a prostate, comprising:
- passing an anchor through prostate tissue in a first orientation;
releasing the anchor to a second orientation for retention in anatomy adjacent the prostate; and
monitoring to determine whether there has been evidence of improvement as a result of placing the anchor.
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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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18 Claims
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1. A method for treating a prostate, comprising:
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passing an anchor through prostate tissue in a first orientation; releasing the anchor to a second orientation for retention in anatomy adjacent the prostate; and monitoring to determine whether there has been evidence of improvement as a result of placing the anchor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. 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;implanting the anchoring assembly so that a portion thereof invaginates in natural urethral tissue; inserting a device housing the anchoring assembly and an extendable needle into a penis; advancing the device until a distal end is in the urethra where the compression is effected; extending the needle through the prostate to deliver the anchoring assembly; and retracting the needle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method involving a prostate, comprising:
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passing an anchor through prostate tissue in a first orientation; and releasing the anchor to a second orientation for retention in anatomy adjacent the prostate.
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