AIM: Recently a miniature version of the Monarc suburethral sling has been introduced.
This paper aims to evaluate the postoperative recovery, effectiveness and complications of these two types of suburethral sling.
METHODS: This was a prospective randomized series of 50 female patients with stress incontinence who underwent either a Monarc or Miniarc suburethral sling.
RESULTS: The only significant intraoperative difference was a shorter operation time for the Miniarc (18.8 vs 22.4 min). The success rates were similar at 6 weeks and 6 months.
CONCLUSION: There were no significant differences between the Miniarc and Monarc, except for a significantly shorter Miniarc sling operating time.
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Calvary Hospital, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Reference: J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2014 Nov 3. Epub ahead of print.
doi: 10.1111/jog.12493
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 25363659