Synthetic Versus Autologous Sling For Stress Incontinence
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This is a multi-centre randomized controlled trial comparing mid-urethral synthetic mesh sling or tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and autologous fascia sling (AFS) in elderly patients with stress predominant urinary incontinence. The investigators aim to investigate new onset pelvic pain 6 months post-op and objective urinary incontinence cure rate 5 years post-op. Secondary objectives include investigation of opioid use, mental health, sexual health, and other post-op outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult females at birth (female anatomy, any gender) * Greater than or equal to 60 years old * Have stress predominant urinary incontinence (spUI) eligible for both types of surgery (tension-free vaginal tape and autologous fascia sling) * Exhausted conservative management options for UI (Kegel's exercises, physiotherapy, pessary) * Completed childbearing * Able to follow up with clinic visits for up to five years after surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical Frailty Score of 6 or more, as moderate frailty is likely associated with excessive postoperative deterioration * Concurrent pelvic surgery * Neurogenic bladder * Previous UI surgery * Previous pelvic radiation * Previous mesh exposure * Presence of pelvic pain for more than three months in the last five years * Likely unable to follow up * Immunocompromised individuals receiving immunosuppressive medications for at least 3 months * Chronic systemic steroid use for at least 3 months for autoimmune diseases * Un