Sling procedures are surgical procedures used to treat urinary incontinence, the accidental leakage of urine, when caused by pelvic organ prolapse. Incontinence occurs when the urethra, the tube that ...

surgical placement of a sling provides substantial symptomatic relief. These procedures are not, however, without risk; perforation of the bladder and urethra during retropubic placement was one ...

Sling surgery is associated with predictable, yet often unavoidable complications; intraoperative complications include bleeding and urethral or bladder injury Postoperative complications can ...

When evaluating a woman with urinary incontinence who has undergone previous sling surgery, it is necessary to determine whether the leakage is owing to bladder or outlet causes. One must consider ...

Depending on the cause of bladder leaks, some medical procedures may help with severe cases. A mesh bladder sling can help support your urethra, and Botox injections or bulking agents can help ...