The efficacy and complications of retropubic tension-free vaginal tapes after 20 years: A prospective observational study.

Bobby D O'LearyAlexandra McCreeryAisling E RedmondDeclan P Keane

Published in: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (2022)

Tension-free vaginal tape has high levels of satisfaction and cure up to 24 years after placement. Pain was uncommon and its impact on quality of life was low. Symptoms of urgency were prevalent but may be related to age. TVT is an effective treatment for SUI more than 20 years after initial placement.

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