Laparoscopic urethral sling for the treatment of intrinsic urethral weakness (type III stress urinary incontinence).
The treatment of intrinsic urethral weakness (type III stress urinary incontinence) has traditionally been accomplished by the performance of a sling cystourethropexy, the placement of an artificial urinary sphincter, or periurethral injection. Herein we describe our experience using laparoscopy to perform a sling cystourethropexy.
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Department of Urology, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City 52242-1089, USA.
Kreder
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D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D003085:Colic / Q000209:etiology; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D013997:Time Factors; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D016741:Urinary Sphincter, Artificial