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The autologous fascial sling (AFS) and retropubic tape (TVT) procedures are most effective for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). AFS is recommended due to lower complication risks associated with mesh.

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  • Urology
  • Female Pelvic Medicine

Background:

  • Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects many women, with surgical options including retropubic tape (TVT), autologous fascial sling (AFS), colposuspension, and urethral bulking.
  • Safety and long-term outcomes of these procedures, particularly TVT, remain a concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy, satisfaction, and long-term outcomes of the TVT procedure.
  • To compare TVT with AFS, colposuspension, and urethral bulking procedures for SUI management.

Main Methods:

  • A review of prospective data from SUI surgeries between 2012-2020.
  • Patients completed validated questionnaires (ICIQ-VS, ICIQ-FLUTS, ICIQ-S) assessing symptoms and satisfaction.
  • Statistical analysis included Fisher's exact test for complications and Kruskal-Wallis test for satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • The TVT and AFS procedures demonstrated the highest efficacy (64% and 62%, respectively).
  • AFS had the lowest complication rate (22.6%) compared to TVT (65.7%), colposuspension (67.1%), and urethral bulking (71.74%).
  • Pain was the most common complication, with AFS showing the lowest reporting of severe pain.

Conclusions:

  • Both AFS and TVT are highly successful for surgical SUI management.
  • Due to mesh complication risks, AFS is recommended as the preferred surgical option.
  • Mesh exposure was not assessed due to limitations in available validated questionnaires.