Abstract: A support device suitable for urethral support is adjustable for length post operatively. An elongated body has at least one bellows and a line going through a passage in the elongated body. The elongated body is supported in the patient and the line is adjustable by balloon inflation or rotation of a drum. The amount of support can be changed postoperatively using an instrument inserted through the skin with a local anesthetic or even from outside the skin with no surgical intervention. The bellows changes length when adjustments are made.

Abstract: A support device suitable for urethral support is adjustable for length post operatively. An elongated body has at least one everting or intersusseception section and a line going through a passage in the elongated body. The elongated body is supported in the patient and the line is adjustable by an adjustable screw. The amount of support can be changed postoperatively using an instrument inserted through the skin with a local anesthetic or even from outside the skin with no surgical intervention. The everting section changes length when adjustments are made.

Abstract: A disposable surgical staple gun that fires two staples in a staggered formation simultaneously to close an incision in the skin without the skin overlapping. The disposable surgical staple gun comprises a frame structure, adapted to be held by a hand with a grip having a handle. A single staple cartridge with an advancing blade and a spring mechanism is adapted for holding staples in a staggered relationship and simultaneously firing two staples in a staggered relationship. A translatable driver manually actuates the single staple cartridge to eject a single pair of staggered staples simultaneously when the disposable surgical staple gun is squeezed. The disposable surgical staple gun additionally includes a spring for returning the translatable driver from a staple ejecting position to a staple reloading position.

Abstract: A dual staple disposable surgical gun, wherein the gun fires two staples in a staggered formation simultaneously to close an incision in the skin to prevent the skin overlapping. The dual staple disposable surgical gun comprises a frame structure, adapted to be held by a hand with a grip having a handle. A first staple track and a second staple track each with an advancing blade and a spring mechanism is incorporated to aid in the injection of the staples. A translatable driver manually actuates both staple tracks to eject a single pair of staples simultaneously when the dual staple disposable surgical gun is squeezed. The dual staple disposable surgical gun additionally includes a biasing means for returning the translatable driver from a staple ejecting position to a staple reloading position.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for treating and preventing urethral stricture following surgery. The apparatus comprises a hollow cylindrical stent having a normally-expanded, contractible locating member attached at one end and a retrieving string attached at the other end. The contractible locating member is attached to the tube by two flexible strings. The contractible locating member is adjusted to its contracted condition by a cylindrical pusher prior to insertion into the bladder through the urethra. Once the contractible locating member is located in the bladder, the pusher is removed to permit the contractible locating member to return to its normally-expanded condition to provide an anchor in the bladder neck. The two strings connecting the stent and the contractible locating member are placed in the prostate and external sphincter, allowing the patient to remain continent. After healing is completed, the assembly can be retrieved by pulling the retrieving string.