Efficacy of Midurethral Slings Similar After 1 Year

Major Finding: One year after surgery for urinary incontinence with retropubic or transobturator midurethral slings, results were similar in objective cure rates (81% vs. 78%) and subjective cure rates (62% vs. 56%), but various adverse events differed significantly between groups.

Data Source: Randomized, multicenter trial in 597 women.

Disclosures: The study was funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Dr. Richter said the investigators have no pertinent conflicts of interest.