Urethropexy Explained

Urethropexy
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A urethropexy is a surgical procedure where support is provided to the urethra.^[1]

One form is the "Burch urethropexy".^{[2] [3]}

It is sometimes performed in the treatment of incontinence (particularly stress incontinence).

Notes and References

1. Web site: Glossary . 2009-06-18.
2. Kenton K, Oldham L, Brubaker L . Open Burch urethropexy has a low rate of perioperative complications . Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. . 187 . 1 . 107–10 . July 2002 . 12114897 . 10.1067/mob.[phone].
3. Kwon CH, Culligan PJ, Koduri S, Goldberg RP, Sand PK . The development of pelvic organ prolapse following isolated Burch retropubic urethropexy . Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct . 14 . 5 . 321–5; discussion 325 . November 2003 . 14618308 . 10.1007/s00192-003-1090-z. 31934981 .