Sling Procedures
Procedure Overview
Sling procedures are minimally invasive surgeries that place a supportive sling beneath the urethra to treat stress urinary incontinence, offering high success rates through a small vaginal incision.
Who Needs It
Recommended for women with stress urinary incontinence not adequately controlled by pelvic floor therapy alone.
Preparation
Preparation includes confirmation with a cough stress test, imaging if needed, and fasting before anesthesia.
Step-by-Step Procedure
Anesthesia
Local, spinal or general anesthesia is administered.
15 minSmall Incision
A small vaginal incision is made.
5 minSling Placement
A supportive sling is placed beneath the urethra.
20–30 minTension Adjustment
The sling tension is adjusted to provide appropriate support.
10 minClosure
The incision is closed with dissolvable sutures.
10 minBenefits
- ✓High success rate for stress incontinence
- ✓Minimally invasive with a small incision
- ✓Quicker recovery than open surgery
Recovery Timeline
Often a day-care or overnight-stay procedure. Most women resume light activity within days and avoid heavy lifting for 4–6 weeks.
