An Innovative Solution for the Treatment of Female Urinary Incontinence
An Innovative Solution for the Treatment of Female Urinary Incontinence
I-STOP is a suburethral sling designed for the treatment of female urinary incontinence.
This surgical implant made of large-pore knitted monofilament polypropylene offers an effective and durable solution for patients suffering from stress urinary incontinence (SUI).
To accommodate different surgical techniques, several types of single-use devices are available, allowing for retropubic, TOT Out-In, TOT In-Out, or single incision implantation (SIS).
Stress urinary incontinence is characterized by urine leakage during activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.
It is the most common type of female urinary incontinence. Epidemiological studies conducted worldwide estimate that the prevalence of urinary incontinence ranges from 5 to 70%, with an average of 25 to 45%.
In women aged 70 and older, more than 40% are affected by this condition. (https://doi.org/10.1080/13697137.2018.1543263)
The suburethral sling is one of the most widely studied anti-incontinence procedures today. It is a widely used implantable medical device for the treatment of urinary incontinence.
Complications associated with retropubic, transobturator, and single-incision slings should be considered before making any decision. Scientific societies have published several guidelines on this topic:
- Consensus Statement of the European Urology Association and the European Urogynaecological Association on the Use of Implanted Materials for Treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence.
- EAU Guidelines 2024
- AUA 2023