Tension-free vaginal tape and percutaneous vaginal tape sling procedures.

Abstract

Preliminary reports and the experience at our institution suggest that the techniques of midurethral synthetic sling placement of TVT and PVT are reproducible, easy to master, and minimally invasive with respect to tissue handling. Although complications with all anti-incontinence procedures exist, understanding the anatomical considerations and methodology of these unique procedures should minimize patient morbidity, avoid patient mortality, and produce a high rate of durable success.