Pubovaginal Sling

UMHS Department: 
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
8E Nursing Unit
Link to Web: 
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/gyn/pubovaginal_sling.pdf
Subjects: 
Slinging Procedure
Gynecological Surgery
Document Type: 
Post-Procedure Instructions
Pre-Procedure Instructions
Format: 
PDF
Population: 
02-Women
Languages: 
English
Physical Description: 
19 pgs
Description: 
Is a procedure which uses either tissue from your body, tissue from someone else's body, or synthetic (man-made) material. This tissue is placed underneath the urethra and directed between the pubic bone and the bladder. The doctor will make 1-2 small incisions (cuts) in your vagina and another on the abdomen.
Keywords: 
Stress Incontinence Surgery, Urinary Incontinence Surgery, Pubovaginal Sling
Publication or Revision Year: 
2019
Cover Sheet: 
No
Writing Team Contact: 
Laurie Crimando, Diana Stetson