Single-incision midurethral sling shows less pain and similar success rate in a short-term follow-up compared to the transobturator tape method in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence

To compare the efficacy, complications, quality of life, and patient satisfaction rates in women treated for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) using the adjustable anchored single-incision midurethral sling (SIMS) and standard midurethral sling (MUS) procedures. A total of 113 women between October 2012 and October 2016 underwent either the adjustable SIMS (n=54) or MUS (n=57) procedure. The postoperative pain profile was assessed using a 10-point visual analog scale at the fixed time-point quality of life and an additional postoperative 3 week appointment. We asked our patients the following two questions to evaluate their satisfaction with surgery and their preference: "Would you have this kind of surgery again?" (Q1), and "Would you recommend this type of surgery to another patient with same symptoms?" (Q2). For the evaluation of patient complaints, the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) and Urinary Distress Inventory (UDI-6) were used before and after the procedure. Women in the SIMS group had a significantly lower postoperative pain profile for up to 3 weeks (p