Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A specialized sacral colpopexy mesh having a mesh cylinder attached to a first end of a main mesh is disclosed, and a method for use thereof in abdominal sacral colpopexy. A novel connector that is used to attach a mesh to the needle, including gripping features that improve the grip and allowing for easier connection and disconnection is disclosed, as well as a novel method and apparatus for connecting a mesh to a needle.