Method and apparatus for treating sexual dysfunction
View Patent ↗A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating sexual dysfunction. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
1. A method of treating sexual dysfunction, comprising:
accessing anatomy involved in male sexual function;
providing a delivery device housing an anchor assembly;
identifying tissue to be manipulated for treating sexual dysfunction;
implanting the anchor assembly to manipulate tissue for treating sexual dysfunction; and
assessing erectile function prior and subsequent to implantation of the anchor assembly.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising manipulating tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising manipulating tissue to improve lower urinary tract symptoms.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising arranging the anchor assembly to treat bladder outlet obstruction.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising assessing nitric oxide levels in one or more of a prostate, a bladder and an urethra prior and subsequent to implantation of the anchor assembly.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising assessing Rho-Kinase levels prior and subsequent to implantation of the anchor assembly.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising implanting a plurality of anchor assemblies.
8. A method of treating sexual dysfunction, comprising:
accessing anatomy involved in male sexual function;
providing a delivery device housing an anchor assembly;
identifying tissue to be manipulated for treating sexual dysfunction;
implanting the anchor assembly to manipulate tissue for treating sexual dysfunction; and
assessing ejaculation function prior and subsequent to implantation of the anchor assembly.
9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising manipulating tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
10. The method of claim 8 , further comprising manipulating tissue to improve lower urinary tract symptoms.
11. The method of claim 8 , further comprising arranging the anchor assembly to treat bladder outlet obstruction.
12. The method of claim 8 , further comprising implanting a plurality of anchor assemblies.