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. 2010 Apr;51(4):223-32.
doi: 10.4111/kju.2010.51.4.223. Epub 2010 Apr 20.

The evolution of surgical treatment for female stress urinary incontinence: era of mid-urethral slings

Young-Suk Lee  1 , Ha Na Lee, Kyu-Sung Lee
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The evolution of surgical treatment for female stress urinary incontinence: era of mid-urethral slings

Young-Suk Lee et al. Korean J Urol. 2010 Apr.

Abstract

Based on the integral theory, tension-free placement of a mid-urethral sling (MUS) for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) has gained substantial popularity owing to the ease of the procedure and its effectiveness. Published series with long-term follow-up show continence rates after the MUS procedure ranging from 70% to 80%. Complication rates after MUS procedures are usually low. This review aimed to describe the historical change and the current use of the MUS. We discuss the efficacy and complications of various MUS procedures and the current strategies for managing failed slings.

Keywords: Stress urinary incontinence; Tension-free vaginal tape; Trans-obturator tape.

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FIG. 1
TVT-Secur device after insertion. (A) TVT-Secur "U" type. (B) TVT-Secur "H" type (Figures printed with permission from TVT-S; TVT-Secur, Gynecare, Menlo Park, CA, USA).
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