Results on function and safety of the Safyre-t, a hybrid transobturator vaginal sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.

Aims: To examine the efficacy and safety of the Safyre-t vaginal sling.

Methods: 108 women with a Safyre-t were invited for a gynecological follow up examination.

Results: 79/108 patients showed up for an examination at 20 +/- 4 months 59.5% stated that they were subjectively dry. Vaginal sling erosion was found in 8.8% of the patients and a pre-erosive state in another 13.9%. The lateral silicone column could be palpated medial to the pubic bone in 47% of the patients indicating dislocation. 6/53 sexually active women complained of dyspareunia and one women stated that her partner had felt discomfort during sexual intercourse since her vaginal sling surgery.

Conclusions: This study shows that despite high patient satisfaction and acceptable subjective continence rates, the Safyre-t was associated with a comparatively high rate of vaginal sling erosions and dislocations.