Background and Purpose: Slings have been successful in the treatment of male stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, in many situations, the sling may have either an excess of or inadequate tension, producing voiding difficulties or urinary leakage, respectively. The effectiveness of a readjustable sling for the treatment of male SUI has been evaluated. Patients and Methods: Between October 2001 and November 2002, six consecutive male patients with SUI, aged 69 to 81 years, received a readjustable sling (Remeex®) at the Monforte Comarcal Hospital. Results: Five patients (83%) achieved continence, while the remaining patient showed important improvement. All patients were satisfied or very satisfied with the results. The average follow-up time was 18 months (range 12-50 months). There were no postoperative complications. Conclusions: This original treatment allows readjustment of the sling tension in the immediate or mid-term postoperative period. Initial clinical results are encouraging.
This new minimally invasive treatment allows readjustment of sling tension at the immediate or mid-term postoperative period. It is applicable to primary and recurrent SUI and has shown encouraging results.
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