Synthetic Vaginal Mesh Mid-urethral Tape Procedure for the Surgical Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women

Explanation of Terms

Tape: A tape is a type of prosthesis. It is a sling implant (a flat strip of material made from a synthetic polypropylene mesh) that is surgically inserted for the management of Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI).

Mesh: A network fabric or structure; open spaces or interstices between the strands of the net.