Retropubic Tension Free Vaginal Tape Inserted Under Laparoscopic Vision

Objective: Synthetic mesh mid urethral slings (MUS) are considered the current gold standard treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Since it was first described by Ulmsted et  al. in 1996, the retropubic tension free vaginal tape (TVT) has been extensively researched, with numerous high-quality trials demonstrating a good safety profile with high long-term efficacy. Nevertheless, recent high profile lawsuits and subsequent media attention surrounding vaginal mesh produc ts for treatment of prolapse has placed pressure to ban all mesh products including the MUS.
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research