Is laparoscopic bladderneck suspension surgery as safe and effective as the traditional "open" procedure?
The laparoscopic procedure is less painful than the open procedure. You will see immediate results, in approximately 85% of women incontinence is eliminated, 5 years after surgery 65% of women remain completely dry. These figures are the same as for the open procedure. Laparoscopic bladderneck suspension carries different risks as opposed to open procedures. Overall the risk is estimated at less than 5%. The risks are: bleeding requiring transfusion, infection requiring treatment with antibiotics, injury to bladder or bowel requiring repair sometimes by laparotomy (larger incision in the abdominal wall).
