Title:
【発明の名称】女性の尿失禁症のために視認しながら手術を遂行する装置および方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003501144
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
Described is a surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary stress incontinence. The instrument includes a curved needle-like element defining in part a curved shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. A tape attaches to the needle for implanting into the lower abdomen of a female to provide support to the urethra. The needle defines an inner lumen for passage of optical devices and/or fluids. A surgical optical system may interface directly with the needle, or alternatively, the needle hand piece or handle may be modified to accept the optical system. The tip of the needle is also modified to contain a window or viewing port that allows for the transmission of light from the ambient target tissue into the imaging lens of the optical system. The optical system allows the surgeon to maintain continuous anatomic visualization during introduction and navigation of the needle within the lower abdomen.
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Inventors:
Miller Garry H
Application Number:
JP2001501152A
Publication Date:
January 14, 2003
Filing Date:
June 01, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ETHICON, INCORPORATED
International Classes:
A61B17/34; A61B1/307; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61F2/00; A61F5/37; A61B1/04; A61B19/00; (IPC1-7): A61B17/34; A61B17/00; A61B17/06
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hiroaki Tazawa (1 person outside)