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Novel technique of laparoscopic mid-urethral autologous rectus fascial sling for stress urinary incontinence.
  • Abdalla M FAYYAD,
  • Moath R HASAN
Abdalla M FAYYAD
Al Khalidi Hospital and Medical Center

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Moath R HASAN
Al Khalidi Hospital and Medical Center
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Abstract

Serious concerns have been raised over safety of vaginal mesh tapes for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Autologous rectus fascial sling and the more recent “sling on a string” through a laparotomy are gaining popularity as native tissue options for SUI. We describe a novel technique of laparoscopic mid-urethral autologous rectus fascial sling for SUI. Ten patients underwent this new technique safely. At six months, all subjects reported cure of SUI with normal voiding. The advantages of this technique include the minimal access approach, introduction of the sutures under laparoscopic guidance, and avoidance of over tightening of the sling.
Submitted to BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
24 Jan 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
24 Mar 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
23 Apr 20241st Revision Received
30 Apr 2024Submission Checks Completed
30 Apr 2024Assigned to Editor
30 Apr 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending