title: The use of the flexible ureteroscope in the Stamey urethropexy.
abstract: Stamey endoscopic suspension of the bladder neck is a reliable technique for treatment of female urinary stress incontinence; however, inadvertent passage of the suture into the bladder lumen must be recognized by the surgeon. The use of a flexible ureteroscope through a suprapubic sheath allows for continuous visualization of the bladder lumen during passage of the needles, and achieves greater control and facility in performing the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Loughlin
mesh_terms: D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D014513:Ureter; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000601:surgery