Mini Arc Suburethral Sling

This procedure treats stress urinary incontinence or is done with cystocele repair to prevent this type of incontinence. The patient receives general anesthesia and is placed in the lithotomy position, with legs in stirrups.

The surgeon makes a small incision in the vagina under the urethra and creates a tunnel. A small mesh hammock is then placed under the urethra. The vaginal tissue is closed with dissolvable stitches. This procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.

When performed alone, without other surgeries, it is done on an outpatient basis. You will go home with a catheter to drain your bladder overnight. You will receive instructions on how to remove the catheter, which you will do the morning after the surgery.

There is no preparation needed for the procedure. For six weeks after the operation, you should avoid straining, lifting over 20 pounds, and using tampons or having sex. Most women feel back to normal after about one week.