TVT or TOT? When to avoid retropubic trocar passage.
Most surgeons have a preferred method for placing a minimally invasive suburethral sling for treatment of stress urinary incontinence. However, unique clinical circumstances may necessitate altering this approach. We describe two cases for which a retropubic approach to sling placement may be contraindicated.
McNanley
Anna R
AR
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. anna_mcnanley@urmc.rochester.edu
Buchsbaum
Gunhilde M
GM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053825:Suburethral Slings; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000601:surgery*