Comparison of Surgical Procedures to Reduce Urinary Stress Incontinence

Inclusion Criteria

• •Predominant stress urinary incontinence by self-report,examination and test;
• •Urethral hypermobility;
• •Eligible for both surgical procedures;
• •Ambulatory;
• •Not pregnant;
• •\>12 months post-partum;
• •No systemic disease known to affect bladder function;
• •No current chemotherapy or radiation therapy;
• •No urethral diverticulum, augmentation cytoplasty, or artificial sphincter;
• •No recent pelvic surgery;
• •Available for follow-up and able to complete study assessments;
• •Signed informed consent.