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Mid-Urethral Sling Placement

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Lithotomy, arms at side on armboards
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

Urethral slings are placed in women with stress incontinence. The urethra is lifted with a sling and sutured to the abdominal wall. This adds additional pressure to the urethra which aids in urinary...

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