Gynecare Prolift

A new and revolutionary minimally invasive surgical procedure using Gynecare Prolift employs a specially designed supportive soft mesh placed in the pelvis to restore pelvic support. Gynecare Prolift mesh is designed for placement utilizing a minimally invasive technique performed through very small incisions inside the vagina.

Surgery involving Gynecare Prolift can be completed in less than half the time of traditional surgery. Patients may experience less pain, quicker recovery and go home the next day. It allows for the restoration of sexual function by restoring normal vaginal anatomy. Using this new surgical procedure there is often no need to perform a hysterectomy if the uterus itself is not diseased.

After insertion, the soft mesh is initially held in place by the friction created by long extension strap-like arms of mesh material weaved through the pelvis. The body tissues then quickly grow into the pores of the mesh, creating the final support. The strength of this tissue is greatly enhanced by the presence of the soft mesh. Despite which of the defects you are experiencing, repair with Gynecare Prolift will correct these defects and restore normal support.

Apogee Vaginal Vault Prolapse Repair System

Apogee^TM is a comprehensive, minimally invasive treatment designed to restore normal anatomy after vaginal vault prolapse. During the Apogee procedure, a surgical mesh is placed in your body and is designed to restore the vaginal apex to a more normal position.

Sometimes, women have more than one organ prolapse at a time. The Apogee system comes with graft materials that allow for repair of intestinal bulges (enterocele) and rectal bulges (rectocele) during the same procedure, if necessary.

Apogee offers many benefits:

• A comprehensive, minimally invasive solution for vaginal vault prolapse
• Designed to restore normal anatomy without the risks associated with an open abdominal procedure
• Can include synthetic or biologic graft material that can be customized to best meet your needs
• The ability to combine multiple repairs in one procedure

Perigee Prolapse Repair System

Perigee is an innovative treatment for bladder prolapse (cystocele) repair that is changing the way doctors perform surgery for this condition. 

Perigee is a less invasive surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to position a supportive mesh (a graft) that is designed to provide support where the bladder herniates into the vaginal wall.

Perigee offers many benefits:

• Minimally invasive surgical technique
• Designed to restore your normal vaginal anatomy
• Customizable system components allow the doctor to make choices about the mesh material that will work best for you
• Four-point mesh design is intended to provide strong support of the bladder
• Innovative surgical tools help ensure smooth passage of mesh material through tissue with minimal disruption

Renessa Procedure

The Renessa procedure is used to treat stress incontinence. A physician passes a small probe through the urethra that uses radio frequency energy to generate controlled heat at low temperatures in tissue targets within the lower urinary tract. The heat denatures collagen in the tissue at multiple small treatment sites. Upon healing, the treated tissue is firmer, increasing resistance to involuntary leakage at times of heightened intra-abdominal pressure, such as laughing, coughing or during exercise, thereby reducing or eliminating incontinence episodes. The Department of Urogynecology is currently involved in a research project on a three-year follow-up of the procedure.

Renessa offers many benefits:

• Non-surgical, in-office procedure
• Single treatment
• No incisions, bandages or dressings
• Excellent safety profile, well-tolerated
• Can be performed using local anesthesia and oral sedation
• Rapid recovery with minimal limitations

Transvaginal Sling

A transvaginal sling can be used to treat stress incontinence. It is a supporting strip of material placed under the bladder and secured to the abdominal wall or pelvic bone. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia and takes only about half an hour. The recovery period is short and patients experience few complications and minimal scarring.