The procedure is performed while the patient is under local anesthesia and has a full bladder. Once the support sling is in place, the patient is asked to cough to see whether any leakage occurs. If necessary, the tension of the sling can be adjusted right then, eliminating guesswork. The mesh material adheres to tissues and becomes stabilized very quickly. Body tissue grows into the perforations in the mesh, and eventually, the tape is incorporated in the tissue.
Success rates are very high, and complications are rare with the procedure.
Patients return home the same day and can quickly resume normal activities. There is very little pain or discomfort involved. A previous hysterectomy will not reduce the likelihood of success for the transvaginal tape procedure, but prior surgeries for incontinence may make it more challenging. Awards Dr. Lyons Inducted Into University of Georgia's Circle of Honor . Presentations International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy, World Health Organization, lecture on Laparoscopic Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, and performed surgery all week.