Randomized prospective study comparing M onarc and M iniarc suburethral slings

Aim Recently a miniature version of the M onarc suburethral sling has been introduced. This paper aims to evaluate the postoperative recovery, effectiveness and complications of these two types of suburethral sling. Methods This was a prospective randomized series of 50 female patients with stress incontinence who underwent either a M onarc or M iniarc suburethral sling. Results The only significant intraoperative difference was a shorter operation time for the M iniarc (18.8 vs 22.4 min). The success rates were similar at 6 weeks and 6 months. Conclusion There were no significant differences between the M iniarc and M onarc, except for a significantly shorter M iniarc sling operating time.