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Abstract

A system for treating anterior pelvic organ prolapse according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a cape for supporting an anterior organ (such as a bladder) that has prolapsed into a vagina, a plurality of support arms coupled to the cape, and a plurality of fasteners for attaching the support arms to a portion of the pelvic wall. Each one of the plurality of fasteners is coupled to a respective one of the plurality of support arms. The system further includes a tension adjustment system. Among other things, the present invention provides an integrated, pre-fabricated solution to anterior pelvic organ prolapse. All components of the system can thus be quickly deployed, without the need to build the repair system piecemeal. Among other things, this results in quicker surgeries, less risk to the patient from anesthesia, and less risk of failure of the repair due to the improper assembly of the repair system. Additionally, the present invention provides a completely transvaginal solution to treating anterior pelvic organ prolapse, is easier for less experienced surgeons to perform, and poses far less risk of injury or death to the patient.

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