Minimally invasive synthetic suburethral slings: emerging complications

The tension‐free vaginal tape (TVT) and related suburethral mesh devices have revolutionised the management of urinary stress incontinence worldwide and the available evidence suggests that they are as effective as existing continence procedures. They have been marketed as minimally invasive procedures with low complication rates. Evidence concerning the safety and efficacy of these new products, which include transobturator devices, is gradually emerging, but not before the widespread adoption of these techniques for first‐line treatment of stress incontinence. This review explores current evidence of emerging complications associated with these techniques.