Laparoscopic transpelveo-abdominal implantation of multiple channel electrodes to the endopelvic portions of the pudendus and sciatic nerves

摘要

A method for altering operation of a nerve related to a given body condition includes the steps of: laparascopically gaining access to the endopelvic area of the abdomen through the abdominal wall; implanting a multiple channel electrode through the access on endopelvic portions of at least one nerve of the sciatic nerve, the pudendus nerve, or both; and operating the electrode to electrostimulate the at least one nerve.