Synthetic Midurethral Slings

Synthetic midurethral sling placement is the most studied anti-incontinence procedure available. Multiple randomized trials demonstrate its safety and efficacy, with results out to 5  years. With long-term follow-up, it seems there may be some benefit in efficacy to retropubic sling placement compared with the transobturator approach. Single-incision slings are a newer modification to multi-incision sling placement, and the data regarding safety and efficacy are not as mature a s other forms of sling placement. Complications may occur with mesh midurethral sling placement and surgeons performing these procedures should be comfortable with the diagnosis and management of these issues.
Source: Urologic Clinics of North America - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research