Bladder Slings Tot And Tvt Slings in India
Bladder slings are extensively used for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). TVT refers to TransVaginal Tension Free Tape and TOT is Trans-Vaginal Obturator Tape procedure. Tension-free vaginal sling procedures or transvaginal tape procedure (TVT) is a treatment for urodynamically proven stress incontinence in women. TVT is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the placement of a small piece of polypropylene tape around the pubic bones underneath the urethra. The major difference between a TVT and a TOT procedure is the way the surgeon reaches the urethra to position the tape. Also, the tape material may differ depending on the procedure.
The right doctor to consult for Bladder Slings (TOT and TVT slings) is a Gynecologist and obstetrician along with a Urologist
The success rate varies between 68-80%.
