SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION OF LEAD AND ELECTRODES TO THE ENDOPELVIC PORTION OF THE PELVIC NERVES TO TREAT PELVIC FLOOR/ORGAN DYSFUNCTIONS AND PELVIC NEUROPATHIC PAIN

摘要

A method for implanting an electrode to an endopelvic portion of a pelvic nerve includes the steps of: laparoscopically forming a first entry through the abdomen; introducing an applicator assembly through a second entry, the applicator assembly comprising a flexible introducer sleeve and a curved applicator tool disposed in the sleeve; manipulating a proximal end of the curved applicator tool to position a distal end of the curved applicator tool at an identified exposed nerve; and placing an electrode lead through the applicator assembly to the nerve.