Surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary incontinence
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Jun 21, 2005
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Jan 30, 2003
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Sep 26, 2002
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Jun 9, 1999
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A medical device is provided including a mesh having a first mesh portion of natural material positioned between second and third mesh portions of a synthetic material. The mesh is adapted, when implanted in a female patient, to provide support to the urethra with the first mesh portion positioned below the urethra. A method is also provided for treating female urinary incontinence including providing such a mesh, and implanting the mesh to provide support for the urethra so that the first mesh portion is positioned below the urethra.
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