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. 2016 Jan 11;57(1):3–13. doi: 10.4111/icu.2016.57.1.3

Table 1. Results of postprostatectomy incontinence surgical procedures.

Surgery Success (cure/improved) Most common complications (typical range)
Bone anchored male sling 65%-80% Infection/erosion 2%-3%
Urinary retention 1%-2%
Pelvic pain 16%-19%
Retroluminal sling 63%-80% Infection/erosion <1%
Urinary retention 3%-23%
Pelvic pain 0%-10%
Quadratic sling with fixation 70%-79% Infection/erosion 0%
Urinary retention 0%
Pelvic pain 12%-19%
Artificial urinary sphincter >80% Infection/erosion 5%-8%
Urinary retention 0%
Mechanical failure 6%-23%