Randomized prospective study comparing Monarc and Miniarc suburethral slings

Abstract

Aim: Recently a miniature version of the Monarc suburethral sling has been introduced. This paper aims to evaluate the postoperative recovery, effectiveness and complications of these two types of suburethral sling.

Methods: This was a prospective randomized series of 50 female patients with stress incontinence who underwent either a Monarc or Miniarc suburethral sling.

Results: The only significant intraoperative difference was a shorter operation time for the Miniarc (18.8 vs 22.4 min). The success rates were similar at 6 weeks and 6 months.

Conclusion: There were no significant differences between the Miniarc and Monarc, except for a significantly shorter Miniarc sling operating time.

Keywords: female urinary incontinence; prospective randomized trial; suburethral sling.