Method and apparatus for adjustable sling for treatment of urinary stress incontinence

An implantable device for a body having a urethra, comprising:

• a sling including a cup including a plurality of adjustable elements attached to one or more septums and the sling having one or more straps, the one or more straps adapted to be anchored within the body;
• at least one expandable element integral to the cup to change position of the urethra;
• and
• hydraulic bellows forming an integral portion of the one or more straps.

An implantable, adjustable sling for a body, comprising:

• an implantable sling cup connected to a first strap and a second strap, the first strap and the second strap adapted to be anchored within the body;
• and
• at least one adjustable element forming an integral portion of the first strap;
• wherein the sling cup comprises an expandable element connected to a conduit including a self-sealing port, the expandable element adapted to be expanded by adding flowable material or contracted by withdrawal of flowable material.

An implantable, adjustable sling for a body, comprising:

• an implantable sling cup connected to a first strap and a second strap, the first strap and the second strap adapted to be anchored within the body;
• and
• at least one adjustable element forming an integral portion of the first strap;
• wherein the sling cup comprises a plurality of balloons connected to conduits including self-sealing ports, the plurality of balloons adapted to be expanded by adding flowable material or contracted by withdrawal of flowable material.

An implantable, adjustable sling for a body, comprising:

• an implantable sling cup connected to a first strap and a second strap, the first strap and the second strap adapted to be anchored within the body;
• and
• at least one adjustable element forming an integral portion of the first strap;
• wherein the sling cup comprises a plurality of balloons connected to one or more conduits including one or more self-sealing ports, the plurality of balloons adapted to be expanded by adding flowable material or contracted by withdrawal of flowable material.

An implantable, adjustable sling for a body, comprising:

• an implantable sling cup connected to a first strap and a second strap, the first strap and the second strap adapted to be anchored within the body;
• and
• at least one adjustable element forming an integral portion of the first strap;
• wherein the first strap comprises a plurality of adjustable elements.

An implantable, adjustable sling for a body, comprising:

• an implantable sling cup connected to a first strap and a second strap, the first strap and the second strap adapted to be anchored within the body;
• and
• at least one adjustable element forming an integral portion of the first strap, the at least one adjustable element adapted to be adjusted by adding or subtracting flowable material;
• wherein the second strap comprises another adjustable element.

An implantable, adjustable sling for a body, comprising:

• an implantable sling cup connected to a first strap and a second strap, the first strap and the second strap adapted to be anchored within the body;
• and
• at least one adjustable element forming an integral portion of the first strap;
• wherein the at least one adjustable element includes a hydraulic bellows.