Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Tension-Free Vaginal Tape (TVT), Pelvicol & Autologous Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence(SUI)

A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing TVT, Pelvicol and Autologous Fascial Slings for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women

The purpose of this trial was to discover which type of operation for stress urinary incontinence in women offered better results: autologous slings, TVT or Pelvicol slings.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women requiring surgery for SUI following failed conservative treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 18 years of age
• Previous surgery for SUI
• Evidence of neurological disease
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) greater than Grade 2
• Women with any evidence of Detrusor Overactivity or bladder hypocompliance on urodynamic assessment