Analysis of urinary tract infections as a predictor of obstruction in women with a history of urethral sling surgery

Introduction

Midurethral sling (MUS) remains a widely used and effective treatment for stress urinary incontinence, although complications such as voiding dysfunction and urinary tract infections (UTIs) may occur. Prior research has shown that up to 60% of women with chronic lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) after MUS surgery meet objective criteria for bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). This exploratory study aimed to assess whether UTI burden is associated with the presence of BOO in women with chronic LUTS following MUS. Secondarily, UTI patterns before and after urethral sling excision were descriptively evaluated.