Surgical template and surgical method employing same
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Dec 7, 1999
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Mar 14, 1997
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Jun 14, 1995
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A template for guiding the placement of a fixation device during a surgical procedure. The template comprises: (a) a body portion; and (b) at least one guide disposed in a predetermined spacial relationship to the body portion; wherein the template is configured such that at least a portion of the template may be aligned within the vagina of a patient such that the guide may be employed to direct the placement of a fixation device or other medical instrument through at least a portion of the tissue adjacent the vagina. A surgical method employing this template is also provided, along with an urethral sling used in conjunction with one embodiment of the template.
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