Extraperitoneal endoscopic vesicourethral suspension

J Laparoendosc Surg. 1993 Oct;3(5):505-8. doi: 10.1089/lps.1993.3.505.

Abstract

A new operative technique of vesicourethral suspension utilizing an entirely extraperitoneal endoscopic approach is described. This method offers a minimally invasive alternative to other operative procedures, including the transperitoneal laparoscopic approach, for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.

MeSH terms

  • Cystoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Ligaments / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Bones / surgery
  • Pelvis
  • Periosteum / surgery
  • Suture Techniques
  • Urethra / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / surgery*