Single-incision short sling mesh insertion for stress urinary incontinence in women

The condition

Stress urinary incontinence is when urine leaks out at times when your bladder is under pressure, for example, when you cough or laugh, or during exercise. It usually happens because the muscles (such as the pelvic floor muscles) that stop urination are weakened or damaged. Current treatment includes lifestyle changes such as weight loss and pelvic floor muscle training. If these don't work, surgery can be considered such as inserting special tapes (mesh) or slings, or colposuspension by open surgery.

NICE has looked at using single-incision short sling mesh insertion as another treatment option.

NHS Choices and NICE's guideline on the management of urinary incontinence in women may be a good place to find out more.