SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR TREATING ORGAN PROLAPSE CONDITIONS
A mesh (200), a surgical kit including a mesh (200), and a method for using the same to restore a prolapsed organ (54) within a patient's pelvic cavity are provided. The surgical kit includes a mesh (200) for supporting the organ (54) including a support sheet (202) portion to be positioned beneath the organ (54), and first and second front attachment strips (208) extending from a proximal region of the mesh (200) and first and second rear attachment strips (210) extending form a distal region of the mesh (200). The kit also includes a first guide needle (300) for penetrating tissue to create a passageway through which the attachment strips (208, 210) can be pulled, and coupling means (320) for coupling the ends of the mesh (200) to the attachment strips.