A urethral support sling is a narrow strip of material placed in your body to create support for your bladder, neck, and urethra.

HOW DOES A URETHRAL SUPPORT SLING TREAT USI?
The urethral support sling treats USI by:

• Supporting the bladder neck and urethra in a normal position
• Assisting the urethra to close more tightly

The sling acts as a hammock that cradles the bladder neck and urethra, so your bladder is well supported and your urethra has a solid point to rest on and press against, allowing the sphincter to close more effectively.

IS THE URETHRAL SUPPORT SLING AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR USI?
Clinical studies show that the urethral support sling is a very effective treatment for urinary stress incontinence. Of all the surgical approaches available to treat USI, the sling offers the best long-term success, and has been proven to be both safe and effective. Since 1997, more than 150,000 women have received urethral support slings and have achieved excellent results.