The sling of the invention has a first sling element, having a first sling body and two or more slender first projections extending from the first sling body.

The sling may be used, for example, as a urethral sling, a puborectal sling or a surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse repair.

The present invention relates to a sling, methods of making and using a sling, and kits comprising a sling for treating urinary incontinence.

In addition, the configuration of the sling assembly also allows the sling to be adjusted during and/or after implantation.

The invention is for use with a sling assembly that allows a sling to be controllably implanted in a therapeutically effective position.

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The implant comprises a first sling portion operative to be positioned beneath the urethra, per conventional pubovaginal sling surgery.

The cuts on the sling provide open areas to permit tissue ingrowth and crosslinking when the sling is implanted inside the body of the patient.

The width of the sling remains substantially constant when the sling is exposed to substantially longitudinal tensioning force in connection with its implantation inside the body of a patient.

The coated sling has properties that appear to enhance the sling elongation characteristics.

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A sling including a material having a plurality of edges.

Sling procedure: the surgeon either uses the person's own tissue or a synthetic material to create a "sling" that supports the urethra.

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