Introducing a Method of In Vitro Testing of Different Anchoring Systems Used for Female Incontinence and Prolapse Surgery

Figure 1

Types and sizes of four different anchoring systems. (a) The “MiniArc” anchor (by AMS) is made of a cylindrical body with two shark-fin-like hooks. (b) The “Surelift” anchor (by Neomedic) is cone-shaped with a cylindrical shaft ending in a squared dome with towering ends at the edges that act as hooks. (c) The “TFS” anchor is equipped with 4 hooks arranged as the four sides of a pyramid. (d) The “PelFix” anchor consists of an ellipsoid that is fixed to a filament. After introduction inside a tube and retracting the filament, the pin turns horizontal and gets hooked in the tissue.