Surgical correction of stress urinary incontinence (TVT-O)

Stress urinary incontinence is caused by a lack of adequate support or stabilisation of the urethra.

Two weeks prior to the procedure, the following blood tests should be collected:

• blood cell count,
• electrolyte panel,
• coagulation factors,
• blood typing,
• glucose test,
• creatinine test,
• HBsAg test,
• anti-HCV antibody test.

Surgical correction of stress urinary incontinence consists in placing a synthetic ribbon-like mesh (sling) under the urethra, which gives it adequate support.
The operation is carried out via the vaginal approach under general intravenous anaesthesia or under subarachnoid anaesthesia.

After the operation the patient stays about 1-2 days in the hospital.