UP-046-c03 Functional & continence multiple
Female mid-urethral sling surgery
Voiding dysfunction or retention
Sling tension, swelling or pre-existing dysfunction can impair bladder emptying.
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Interactive 3D The operation this complication belongs to: Female mid-urethral sling surgery Interactive operative model Open the 3D animation 01 Variation coverage
Which versions of the operation this applies to
All variants
The parent hub contains 3 recorded variations.
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02 Evidence
Sources
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management
UK governance and shared-decision requirements for female continence surgery.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Non-neurogenic Female LUTSFemale continence, bulking, sling, colposuspension and related procedures.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source British Association of Urological Surgeons Patient information leaflets by procedureUK patient-facing procedure, alternatives, recovery and complication framing.
Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source03 Same procedure