Long-term Survival of Midurethral Mesh Slings for Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Midurethral sling (MUS) use for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) has declined because of controversies. However, there is little evidence on the long-term prevalence of MUS reoperation. The aim of this study was to examine long-term removal and reoperation rates among women with MUS.

Methods

This national retrospective cohort study included all female patients aged ≥18 yr with a first MUS insertion for SUI in all French public hospitals and private practices between January 1, 2013, and September 30, 2022. Patients were followed until January 1, 2023. The primary outcome was the MUS removal rate. Secondary outcomes were new MUS insertion and any other surgery for SUI. Cox regression models were used to assess potential factors associated with MUS re

SUBMITTER: Laude M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12721317 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature