Implantation tool for adjustable implantable genitourinary device

A method for implanting a device in a patient, comprising:

• inserting a stylet at least partially into a sheath;
• opening an elongate canal in the patient using the stylet and the sheath;
• removing the stylet from the sheath, the sheath at least partially disposed in the elongate canal;
• inserting a tool in the sheath, the tool including a proximal portion and a distal portion, the proximal portion of the tool having a graspable handle adapted to manipulate jaws located at the distal portion between an open state and a closed state, the graspable handle including a first handle member and a second handle member;
• creating a space in the patient through opening and closing the jaws through manipulation of the graspable handle, wherein the jaws are opened by moving the first handle member toward the second handle member;
• removing the tool from the sheath;
• guiding at least one implantable device into the sheath, the at least one implantable device having an expandable element;
• directing the expandable element through the sheath and at least partially beyond the sheath, and partially into the space;
• and
• removing the sheath from the elongate canal.