Case Report

Pubourethral ligament reconstruction for stress urinary ıncontinence: A case series

Volume: 64 Number: Özel Sayı: 1 (11. Ulusal Ürojinekoloji Kongresi Bildiri Kitapçığı) August 25, 2025
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Pubourethral ligament reconstruction for stress urinary ıncontinence: A case series

Abstract

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is characterized by involuntary urine leakage during physical activities and is commonly treated with midurethral slings (MUS). However, complications associated with MUS have led to the exploration of alternative surgical techniques. This retrospective study included 11 patients who underwent pubourethral ligament (PUL) plication without mesh for SUI between January 1 and September 1, 2024. Data on age, parity, menopausal status, and body mass index (BMI) were analyzed. The surgical technique involved a paraurethral incision approximately 2 cm below the urethra, with No. 2 polyester sutures placed at the medial and lateral portions of the PUL. Patients were evaluated using the cough stress test before discharge and on postoperative days 7 and 30. The mean age was 47.8 ± 8.13 years, and the mean BMI was 30.2 kg/m². Menopausal distribution included reproductive (n=2), perimenopausal (n=6), and postmenopausal (n=3) patients. At all follow-up points, 10 out of 11 patients (90.9%) showed complete resolution of SUI symptoms. No intraoperative or major postoperative complications were reported. In conclusion, mesh-free PUL plication demonstrated high short-term efficacy in SUI treatment. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to assess long-term outcomes and compare this approach with other surgical techniques.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

August 25, 2025

Submission Date

January 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 13, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 64 Number: Özel Sayı: 1 (11. Ulusal Ürojinekoloji Kongresi Bildiri Kitapçığı)

Vancouver
1.Aybüke Tayarer. Pubourethral ligament reconstruction for stress urinary ıncontinence: A case series. EJM. 2025 Aug. 1;64(Özel Sayı: 1 (11. Ulusal Ürojinekoloji Kongresi Bildiri Kitapçığı):42-4. doi:10.19161/etd.1627590

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