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16.07.2020 | Editorial
Midurethral sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence: an Asian perspective footnote from the Pan-Asia meeting
verfasst von:
Tsia-Shu Lo, Yiap Loong Tan
Erschienen in:
International Urogynecology Journal
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Ausgabe 3/2021
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Excerpt
In the 1990s, gynecologic surgeons began the widespread use of mid-urethral slings (MUS) for the surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) [
1]. These minimally invasive procedures involved surgical placement of narrow, synthetic polypropylene tape beneath the mid-urethra and via dynamic support prevents urinary leakage [
1,
2]. While non-surgical intervention such as pelvic floor muscle training is recommended as initial management, many women prefer surgical treatment to alleviate the symptoms of stress urinary incontinence and their effect on their quality of life. …