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What do you suggest if my doctor suggests a vaginal mesh implant for my urinary incontinence, is it safe?
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Safe + options: Yes, a midurethral sling is safe with a complication rate less than 5-8%. The current surgical options for treatment of stress urinary incontinence (leakage of urine with cough, sneeze, lifting, laughing, etc) include: midurethral slings (best ones are ones placed behind the pubic bone), and the Burch procedure (suspending the vaginal wall to the back of the pubic bone).
Answered 10/24/2017
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A urethral sling: is a thin strip of mesh that is used to support only the urethra. This particular use of mesh has been very thoroughly studied and has a low (NOT zero) risk of serious complications and a high (85-90% in most cases) success rate. If your surgeon is experienced with these devices and you have been properly evaluated, it is a reasonable recommendation. I hope this helps
Answered 5/3/2016
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