#$%^&*AU2015268709B220170810.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method of treating pelvic organ prolapse, the method comprising the placement of an implant via ischiorectal fossa to provide support for levator ani muscle, wherein the implant comprises a center support portion and two arms, the method comprising: making an incision between an anus and a tip of a coccyx; placing the implant through the incision; placing a portion of the center support portion lateral and adjacent to iliococcygeus muscle, via ischiorectal fossa, on one side of the patient; placing a portion of the center support portion lateral and adjacent to iliococcygeus muscle, via ischiorectal fossa, on the other side of the patient; and connecting each arm to an obturator internus muscle adjacent to a pubic ramus, wherein the method comprises supporting disrupted or lax levator muscles to prevent or limit descent or lateral displacement of levator muscle. Figure No.: 5418 Fig. 5. 111 112 Fig. 6
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