Placement of the Straight-InTMSystem can be performed with an abdominal incision or laparoscopic entry. Access to the pelvic floor is created.
First, the Y-graft is sutured to the vaginal cuff. Then, using the Straight-In inserter, the screws are placed into the sacrum. Finally, the Y-graft is secured to the sacrum using the screw sutures.
The sling is positioned to approximate a more normal patient anatomy.
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