Long-term clinical and urodynamic evaluation of the polytetrafluoroethylene suburethral sling for treatment of genuine stress incontinence

Abstract

Polytetrafluoroethylene suburethral sling placement is an effective treatment for stress incontinence and low urethral pressure. Urodynamic data suggest that urethral obstruction is responsible for surgical cure. Patients should be warned of the high complication rate for this suburethral sling procedure and that graft removal may be necessary.