Attitudes towards stress urinary incontinence surgery in Ireland: navigating the pause on mid-urethral sling use.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mid-urethral slings (MUS) for the surgical management of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) have been suspended in Ireland since July 2018, significantly impacting treatment options and clinical practice.

Aims

This study aimed to explore the attitudes of consultant obstetricians, gynaecologists, and urologists in Ireland toward SUI surgery following the MUS suspension, including their prior practices, current approaches, and views on MUS safety and potential reinstatement.

Methods

A descriptive, anonymized questionnaire was electronically distributed in early 2023 to consultant members of the Irish Society of Urology and the Continence Foundation of Ireland. Non-consultants, non-medical professionals, and respondents outside Ireland were excluded. Data were

SUBMITTER: Rotem R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12413413 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature