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Surgical Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI): AUA/SUFU Guideline (2023)
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Guideline Resources
Stress Urinary Incontinence Guideline PDF
Stress Urinary Incontinence Algorithm
Stress Urinary Incontinence Amendment Summary
(Published 2017; Amended 2023)
Purpose
The surgical options for the treatment of SUI continue to evolve; as such, this guideline and the associated algorithm aims to outline the currently available treatment techniques as well as the data associated with each treatment.
Key Takeaways
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common problem experienced by many women. SUI can have a significant negative impact on the quality of life (QOL) of not only those who suffer from the condition, but also potentially on those friends and family members whose lives and activities may also be limited. Topics discussed include the following:
- Patient evaluation
- Cystoscopy and urodynamics testing
- Patient counseling
- Treatment
- Special cases
- Outcomes assessment
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