A kidney sling.

Augmented Fascia Temporalis Sling for Paralytic Ectropion; a Triple Surgery

Purpose: To report the effect of fascia temporalis sling of lower lid combined with lateral canthus Y-V plasty and tarsorrhaphy on paralytic ectropion. Methods: Eight patients with lower lid paralytic ectropion were treated with lower lid fascia temporalis sling and lateral canthus Y-V plasty in addition to lateral tarsorrhaphy in one step surgery. A band of approximately 4 cm in length and 1 c...

Early results of pubovaginal sling lysis by midline sling incision.

OBJECTIVES To describe a simplified technique and results of pubovaginal sling lysis by incision of the sling in the midline by way of a transvaginal approach. METHODS We reviewed the charts of 19 women who underwent pubovaginal sling lysis for obstruction. Patients presenting with retention, incomplete emptying or storage, or voiding symptoms suggesting obstruction after pubovaginal sling pl...

TVT-Exact and midurethral sling (SLING-IUFT) operative procedures: a randomized study

OBJECTIVES The aim of the study is to compare results, effectiveness and complications of TVT exact and midurethral sling (SLING-IUFT) operations in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHODS A single center nonblind, randomized study of women with SUI who were randomized to TVT-Exact and SLING-IUFT was performed by one surgeon from April 2009 to April 2011. SUI was di...

Comparison of the outcomes of the sling technique using a commercial and hand-made polypropylene sling.

PURPOSE To compare the outcomes and costs of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) surgery using a hand-made sling (Marlex®) versus a commerciallyavailable suburethral polypropylene sling (Advantage®). MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-nine women with SUI due to bladder neck hypermobility and/or sphincter incompetence diagnosed by clinical examination and urodynamic studies were divided into two group...

Polyethylene sling for procidentia.