Stress Urinary Incontinence

Long-Term Data Proves Safety And Efficacy Of GYNECARE TVT Tension-Free Support

Published in Women's Health Weekly, September 27th, 2001

The first long-term study of GYNECARE TVT Tension-free Support for Incontinence, a minimally invasive surgical option for stress urinary incontinence (SUI), shows that four to six years after treatment nearly 85% of women treated reported that they remain dry.

Another 10% still report significant improvement in their condition. While previous studies of GYNECARE TVT tension-free support have suggested similar success rates, these long-term data published in International Urogynecology Journal suggest there is no significant decline in efficacy over an extended period.

"Five year data is significant for an incontinence surgical device," said...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2001-09-27)

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