[Sling procedures to treat urinary incontinence in the Russian Federation]

Surgical treatment of urinary incontinence using synthetic slings is one of the most frequently used procedures in modern urogynecology. The availability of almost identical surgical sets manufactured by different companies can at times significantly hamper the choice of a synthetic sling for a particular patient. This article presents a brief overview of the literature on the efficacy and safety of sub-urethral synthetic slings registered in the Russian market.