title: Laser excision of encrusted intra-vesical tension-free vaginal tape (TVT).
abstract: The widely used minimally invasive tension-free vaginal tape for stress urinary incontinence has been associated with the complication of intra-vesical tape erosion and unrecognised intra-operative bladder perforation. Although rare, it represents a surgical challenge due to its proximity to the bladder mucosa and also encrustation of the tape. We describe a minimally invasive technique for the effective removal of the encrusted tape.
authors: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, St Peter's Road, Margate, Kent CT9 4AN, UK. keyuri.shrotri@ekht.nhs.uk
authors: Keyuri N
authors: KN
authors: Shrotri
authors: John P
authors: JP
authors: Shervington
authors: Nitin C
authors: NC
authors: Shrotri
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D053825:Suburethral Slings / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*