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Transobturator vaginal wall sling (Elgamasy technique) for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence: a pilot study
BackgroundStress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common social problem that affect about 4–35% of adult women adult. There are multiple surgical...
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Complications following retropubic versus transobturator midurethral synthetic sling placement
Introduction and hypothesisTransobturator slings (TOS) are inferior to retropubic slings (RPS) based on long-term outcomes; data on complications is...
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A modified mid-urethral sling technique for stress urinary incontinence: Three-year results of a prospective randomized trial in comparison with original transobturator tape procedure
Introduction and hypothesisStress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common subtype of urinary incontinence, which causes many social,...
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Valsalva leak point pressure (VLPP) greater than 70 cm H2O is an indicator for sling success: a success prediction model for the male transobturator sling
Introduction and objectivesUrodynamic studies are often performed in the evaluation of post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence (PPUI). The male...
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Effect of lower urinary tract conditions on surgical outcomes of different suburethral sling procedures for female stress urinary incontinence
PurposeThe suburethral sling procedure has been widely used as the first-line treatment for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study...
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Retropubic slings are more efficient than transobturator at 10-year follow-up: a Swedish register-based study
Introduction and hypothesisLong-term performance of mid-urethral slings (MUS) and potential differences between the retropubic and the transobturator...
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Transobturator tape versus single incision sling: how are they different? Clinical outcomes and ultrasonographic features of two mid-urethral slings
PurposeStress urinary incontinence (SUI) is usually treated with mid-urethral slings. The best approach is still debated and the relationship between...
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Sling plication for persistent stress urinary incontinence after midurethral sling
Introduction and hypothesisPersistent or recurrent stress urinary incontinence after midurethral sling placement is not uncommon. Treatment options...
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Twisting of transobturator midurethral slings: does it matter?
Introduction and hypothesisWe assessed rotation/twisting of transobturator midurethral slings (TOTs) and tested for associations with de novo chronic...
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Male sling adjustability: does it truly matter?
PurposePatients with post prostatectomy incontinence (PPI) seem to have different needs. Therefore, device post-operative readjustability may be a...
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Evaluation of efficacy and safety of single-incision sling versus transobturator sling in women with stress incontinence and intrinsic sphincter deficiency
Introduction and hypothesisUrethral intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) is associated with severe urine leakage and a higher risk of sling failure....
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Predictors of prolonged hospitalization and perioperative complications following mid-urethral sling mesh removal
PurposeTo assess preoperative and perioperative characteristics associated with increased length of stay and major complications after mid-urethral...
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Comparison between laser and transobturator tape therapy in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence and role of overweight in treatment: a prospective observational study
Introduction and hypothesisStress urinary incontinence (SUI) is treated with transobturator tape (TOT) sling procedures, but problems arise with...
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Long-term results of a prospective randomized trial comparing tension-free vaginal tape versus transobturator tape in stress urinary incontinence
Introduction and hypothesisThis study was aimed at investigating the long-term effectiveness of minimally invasive mid-urethral sling (MUS) surgery...
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Does trocar puncture of the bladder during midurethral sling impact postoperative urinary storage and voiding symptoms?
Introduction and hypothesisThe incidence of trocar bladder puncture during midurethral sling (MUS) surgery varies widely. We aim to further...
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Return to work and normal activities after mid-urethral sling: secondary analysis of the Trial of Mid-Urethral Slings
Introduction and hypothesisWe aim to evaluate the timing of patients returning to work and to normal daily life following mid-urethral sling surgery.
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The transvaginal mesh class action: a tertiary teaching hospital experience of all mid-urethral sling procedures performed between 1999 and 2017
Introduction and hypothesisClass action against Ethicon (J&J), manufacturer of transvaginal mesh devices, including mid-urethral slings (MUS), was...
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The use of midurethral sling in the correction of low-stage cystoceles: a prospective randomized trial
Introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to assess whether midurethral slings (MUS) can improve both stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and...
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A new titanium-covered transobturator tape for surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence
Introduction and hypothesisTo assess the long-term satisfaction, cure rate and safety of a new titanium-covered transobturator tape compared to...
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Sonographic assessment of compression effect on urethra following transobturator MUS
Introduction and hypothesisThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between compression effect exerted by the sling on the urethra...
