New Male Sling Procedure In Men With Stress Urinary Incontinence

Main Category: Urology / Nephrology
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Article Date: 23 Sep 2007 - 0:00 PDT

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Introduction: Sling procedures have been described as a treatment option for post prostatectomy urinary incontinence. This is a report of preliminary results of a new male sling procedure (without bone anchors) for treatment of urinary stress incontinence occurring after prostate surgery.

Methods: Between January 2005 and December 2006, 16 patients underwent a male sling procedure (without bone anchoring system) for treatment of urinary stress incontinence following prostate surgery. The procedure is performed with the patient in the lithotomy position using a perineal approach. A polypropylene mesh was placed over the bulbar portion of the urethra and tied to the periost of the ischio pubic ramus with nylon sutures; adjusting sling tension to a compression pressure of 60 cm. water (The retrograde leak point pressure was maintained at 60 cm. water). The evaluation of the severity of the incontinence was based on physical examination and number of pads used per day.

Results: After a median follow up of 6 months, 11 patients were dry, 4 patients had significant improvement and 1 who had previously severe incontinence, showed no improvement. Operative time was 30 to 80 minutes (mean 50). No intraoperative complications were recorded. The catheter was removed after 1 to 3 days (mean 1.8). All patients who were dry or had improvments were satisfied and presented no obstructive or irritative urinary disorders. No cases of pubic pain, osteitis or urethral erosion were reported.

Conclusion: Our modification of the male sling procedure has satisfactory results like the original technique. This new procedure appears to be safe, efficacious and low cost.

Authors: Hidoussi A, Jaidane M, Slama A, Youssef A, Kalel Y, Ben Sorba N, Mosbah AF

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Male Sling

posted by Berney on 8 Jan 2012 at 2:27 pm

I had sling implanted 3 years ago and remain completely satisfied. I am comletely dry. No pain or problems at all

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male slings for incontinence

posted by victor varma on 18 Oct 2011 at 11:05 am

this procedure does NOT work AT ALL and is only wastage of time and money. It however makes money for the hospitals, doctors and the manufacturer of the sling.

If you enjoy pain and suffering, it is for you.

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