A surgical device
OwnerSalwan Hamoudi Musa AL-SALIHIinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a devices and methods for use in surgery. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to devices and methods for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse conditions, and in particular for the treatment of uterine prolapse.
Claims22
A surgical device for performing hysteropexy in a subject, said device comprising a flexible elongate body defining first and second free ends and having a first end section that is configured to be formed into a closed loop for extending at least partly around an outer surface of the cervix of the subject, and a second end section extending from the closed loop that is configured to be secured to the anterior longitudinal ligament of the subject, wherein the first end section comprises an elongate opening disposed longitudinally in the elongate body and adapted to receive the second free end of the elongate body therethrough to facilitate formation of the closed loop.
A surgical device for performing hysteropexy in a subject, said device comprising a flexible elongate body defining first and second free ends and having a first end section that is configured to be formed into a closed loop for extending at least partly around an outer surface of the cervix of the subject, and a second end section extending from the closed loop that is configured to be secured to the anterior longitudinal ligament of the subject, wherein the first end section comprises an expanded portion for contacting the outer surface of the cervix and a narrowed portion that comprises a fastening arrangement to facilitate formation of the closed loop.
A method of performing hysteropexy in a subject, said method including the steps of:
- providing a surgical device comprising a flexible elongate body defining first and second free ends and having a first end section that is configured to be formed into a closed loop for extending at least partly around an outer surface of the cervix of the subject, and a second end section extending from the closed loop that is configured to be secured to the anterior longitudinal ligament of the subject, wherein the first end section comprises:
- (a) an elongate opening disposed longitudinally in the elongate body and adapted to receive the second free end of the elongate body therethrough to facilitate formation of the closed loop;
- and/or
- (b) an expanded portion for contacting the outer surface of the cervix and a narrowed portion that comprises a fastening arrangement to facilitate formation of the closed loop;
- positioning the first end section adjacent the cervix and/or uterus of the subject so as to extend at least partly therearound;
- forming the closed loop of the first end section around the cervix and/or uterus of the subject;
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- securing the second end section to the anterior longitudinal ligament of the subject.
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