A pelvic implant assembly having a support member and an insertion tool.
The insertion tool having an implant support portion for supporting the
support member as it is being inserted into a tight therapeutic location
within a patient. The support member is coupled to and extends between
the implant support portions prior to insertion into the incision. Once
the insertion tool and accompanied support member are in the therapeutic
location the insertion tool can open and spread out the support member.
The insertion tool can also dilate the tissue as it opens, thereby,
eliminating the need to dissect tissue.