Table 1.
Overview of selected studies.
| Study | Incontinence Severity | Population | Outcome | Success Rates | Complications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kourhi (2020) [8] Retrospective |
MSIGS: Grade 2–3 | 179 total patients: 114 sling 65 AUS |
0–1 PPD | AUS: 80% Sling: 63% p < 0.01 |
No difference |
| Sacco (2021) [9] Retrospective |
Moderate: 3–5 PPD | 70 total patients: 35 sling 35 AUS |
“≥much improved” on survey AUS: −4 PPD Sling: −3 PPD |
AUS: 94.5% Sling: 68.6% |
Sling: 37% AUS: 20% |
| Abrams (2021) [10] "MASTER Trial" Noninferiority RCT |
Moderate: 3 PPD 24 h pad weight: 256–267 g |
380 total patients: 190 sling 190 AUS |
Primary: No difference Secondary: survey results (see success) |
Sling: more everyday life interference AUS: higher satisfaction with procedure |
SAE’s: AUS (11) vs. sling (6) Future surgery: Sling (7.2%) vs. AUS (1.8%) |
| Lin (2022) [11] Meta-analysis |
≤5 PPD | 5 studies 509 total patients: 295 sling, 214 AUS |
≤1 PPD | AUS: OR = 0.57 (CI 0.30–0.90) | No difference |