Research Article

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

Figure 2

Anchor pull-out tests in different tissues of a pig. (a) Measurement of the holding force in the porcine rectus fascia with the specialized instrument (Sauter FK50, 50 N/0.02 N). (b) Measurement of the holding force in the mesentery. (c) Measurement in the broad ligament. (d) Anchoring system in the porcine rectus fascia.
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