Definitions for "Sling procedures"
Sling procedures are performed in the pelvic floor area to treat urinary incontinence. These surgical procedures involve harvesting the patient’s own tissue, using another source for the sling material, or using a synthetic, biocompatible material.
Surgical methods for treating urinary incontinence involving the placement of a sling under the urethrovesical junction and anchored to abdominal structures. The sling is made from either of tissue obtained from the person undergoing the sling procedure or of tissue obtained from another source (e.g. mesh).
Surgical methods for treating urinary incontinence involving the placement of a sling, made either of tissue obtained from the person undergoing the sling procedure or a synthetic material. The sling is anchored to retropubic and/or abdominal structures.
Keywords:  pubovaginal, see
See Pubovaginal Sling.