Devices and methods for treating E.G. urinary stress incontinence

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PATENT NO 6149667
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09309617

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Embodiment of the invention provide a permanent implanted support for e.g. the urethral neck of the bladder, substantially preventing urinary leakage caused by transmission of intra-abdonminal pressure pulse waves. The support is implanted in a straightforward manner without the significant complexity and invasiveness associated with known surgical techniques. Pelvic trauma is dramatically reduced. Embodiments of the invention can be used in treament of stress incontinence, and other types of incontinence, in both males and females.

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SURGICAL CONNECTIONS INC15002 UNIVERSITY EXTENSION N W ANDOVER MN 55304

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abrams, Jerome H St. Paul, MN 12 5085
Hovland, Claire T Minnetonka, MN 16 5365

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