N Engl J Med March 2022 PMID 35353961

Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women.

Mohamed Abdel-Fattah, David Cooper, Tracey Davidson, Mary Kilonzo, Md Hossain, Dwayne Boyers, Kiron Bhal, Judith Wardle, James N'Dow, Graeme MacLennan, John Norrie

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Peak: 18 in Apr 2022
across 3 sources since Mar 2022

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Mar 2022 – Jun 2025

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What people are saying

Discussions frequently praise the quality and robustness of the publication, such as mentioning the 'well conducted/robust methodology,' and express surprise at the findings, like the prediction of efficacy being 'difficult,' reflecting a generally positive yet analytical tone. Words like 'game-changer' and references to new treatment management strategies reveal the importance attributed to these results, although some posts also note side effects like increased dyspareunia, indicating a nuanced engagement with the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

The majority of discussions express support and are surprised by the positive findings, indicating general agreement with the results.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts highlight the significance of the study and describe it as potentially 'game-changing,' showing high interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific outcomes, such as success rates and side effects like dyspareunia, indicating a moderate level of in-depth engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The shared excitement about the potential impact on treatment options suggests a moderate to high perceived influence, though not universally groundbreaking.

Abstract in brief

  • This study compared the effectiveness and safety of single-incision mini-slings versus standard midurethral slings in women with stress urinary incontinence across 21 UK hospitals over 36 months, with success measured by patient-reported improvement roughly one year after surgery.
  • Results showed that mini-slings were not inferior to midurethral slings, with similar success rates at both 15 and 36 months; minor differences in pain, mesh exposure, and need for further surgery were observed but generally favored midurethral slings for lower mesh exposure and reoperations.
  • Overall, both procedures improved quality of life and sexual function fairly equally, though dyspareunia (pain during sex) was specifically noted as an issue in some women, highlighting some differences in side effects between the two surgical options.

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NEJM
@NEJM · X

For stress urinary incontinence in women, mini-slings were noninferior to midurethral slings with respect to patient-reported success at 15 months. https://t.co/Ag5p2u2WZW https://t.co/PcajqXTiLW

Mar 30, 2022 · 27 likes · 14 shares · 935,551 followers View post →
Amy Park, MD
@dramypark · X

Single incision slings were non inferior to midurethral slings, w/similar SUI success rates, but 2x higher rate of dyspareunia, & higher mesh exposure/subsequent SUI surgeries. Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women | NEJM https://t.co/kJvJ3nZuAE

Apr 8, 2022 · 16 likes · 1 share · 5,643 followers View post →
Marc-Olivier Timsit, MD, PhD
@UrologieParis · X

Not so often to read a RCT on stress urinary incontinence

Mar 30, 2022 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 4,082 followers View post →
Michael Gorin, M.D.
@michael_gorin · X

Love it when urology related topics appear in @NEJM https://t.co/4XhSeulowi

Apr 6, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 7,773 followers View post →
High-Yield Urology
@HighYieldUro · X

Mar 31, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,482 followers View post →
Chris Harding
@chrisharding123 · X

@MeshCampaign Here’s the full paper https://t.co/SAjLhF9YxO

Jul 28, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,032 followers View post →

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European Urology
@EUplatinum · X

Re: Single-incision Mini-slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women https://t.co/IBsK7gStBQ @MaurizioSerati https://t.co/UhG6xU40eU

Apr 17, 2023 · 1 like · 41,510 followers View post →
Fibroid New Research
@FibroidNetwork · X

RT @chrisharding123: @MeshCampaign Here’s the full paper https://t.co/SAjLhF9YxO

Jul 29, 2022 · 1 share · 3,237 followers View post →
Chris Harding
@chrisharding123 · X

@MeshCampaign Here’s the full paper https://t.co/SAjLhF9YxO

Jul 28, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,032 followers View post →
Susan McLarnon
@Bluesparkled · X

RT @chrisharding123: @MeshCampaign @FPMRS @bsc_urology Have you seen this trial? Well conducted/robust methodology but results I definitely…

Jun 16, 2022 · 2 shares · 489 followers View post →
June (Moderator Scottish Mesh Survivors FB Page)
@junegreenhorn64 · X

RT @chrisharding123: @MeshCampaign @FPMRS @bsc_urology Have you seen this trial? Well conducted/robust methodology but results I definitely…

Jun 16, 2022 · 2 shares · 206 followers View post →
Chris Harding
@chrisharding123 · X

@MeshCampaign @FPMRS @bsc_urology Have you seen this trial? Well conducted/robust methodology but results I definitely didn’t predict! Efficacy equivalent to TVT?? You underline the key point - v difficult to remove without collateral damage. Dyspareunia also 3x higher. https://t.co/SAjLhF9YxO

Jun 16, 2022 · 1 like · 2 shares · 4,032 followers View post →
International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
@iugaoffice · X

Comparing the effectiveness and safety of newer single-incision mini-slings w/ those of standard midurethral slings from @NEJM #pelvicfloor #iuga #incontinence https://t.co/Mpqj6ivSSi

May 4, 2022 · 1 like · 4,005 followers View post →
Last Week in Medicine
@lastweekinmed · X

Single-incision mini-slings were noninferior to standard midurethral slings with respect to patient-reported success at 15 months for stress urinary incontinence. @NEJM https://t.co/KpbFFhLBEM

Apr 18, 2022 · 863 followers View post →
Chelsae Nugent
@cannenug · X

RT @dramypark: Single incision slings were non inferior to midurethral slings, w/similar SUI success rates, but 2x higher rate of dyspareun…

Apr 8, 2022 · 1 share · 369 followers View post →
Amy Park, MD
@dramypark · X

Single incision slings were non inferior to midurethral slings, w/similar SUI success rates, but 2x higher rate of dyspareunia, & higher mesh exposure/subsequent SUI surgeries. Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women | NEJM https://t.co/kJvJ3nZuAE

Apr 8, 2022 · 16 likes · 1 share · 5,643 followers View post →
Barnsley Hospital
@barnshospital · X

RT @BarnsleyRD: Interesting results have been published for the SIMS (Single incision mini-slings for Stress Urinary incontinence in Women)…

Apr 7, 2022 · 2 shares · 10,429 followers View post →
Nitya
@NityaAbraham · X

RT @michael_gorin: Love it when urology related topics appear in @NEJM https://t.co/4XhSeulowi

Apr 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 2,383 followers View post →
Daniel Good
@GoodUrol · X

RT @michael_gorin: Love it when urology related topics appear in @NEJM https://t.co/4XhSeulowi

Apr 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 15 followers View post →
Michael Gorin, M.D.
@michael_gorin · X

Love it when urology related topics appear in @NEJM https://t.co/4XhSeulowi

Apr 6, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 7,773 followers View post →
Giray Ergin
@gerginuro · X

Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women | NEJM https://t.co/yaf5MQBff0

Apr 5, 2022 · 1 like · 729 followers View post →
painmanwise
@painmanwise · X

Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women https://t.co/YMgPqxUPPZ

Apr 4, 2022 · 225 followers View post →
painmanwise
@painmanwise · X

Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women https://t.co/fMaqC1KTKk

Apr 3, 2022 · 225 followers View post →
b garcia bocaranda
@garbo83 · X

Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women | NEJM https://t.co/bTev3ITQGp

Apr 3, 2022 · 1,437 followers View post →
Julie Grix
@JulienGrix4 · X

RT @UrologieParis: Not so often to read a RCT on stress urinary incontinence

Apr 2, 2022 · 2 shares · 110 followers View post →
painmanwise
@painmanwise · X

Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women https://t.co/FG3CNzwpUV

Apr 2, 2022 · 225 followers View post →
Rikki Titheridge
@RikkiCrawley · X

RT @BarnsleyRD: Interesting results have been published for the SIMS (Single incision mini-slings for Stress Urinary incontinence in Women)…

Apr 2, 2022 · 2 shares · 18 followers View post →
The Urology Applicant ⚕
@Uro_Res · X

RT @HighYieldUro:

Apr 1, 2022 · 1 share · 8,073 followers View post →
Research & Development @ Barnsley Hospital
@BarnsleyRD · X

Interesting results have been published for the SIMS (Single incision mini-slings for Stress Urinary incontinence in Women) study. Click for info: https://t.co/e45srMS4bL #proudtodiscover @BarnsleyRD

Apr 1, 2022 · 1 like · 2 shares · 383 followers View post →
harlee
@harlee3333 · X

Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women https://t.co/YAT4tc9cqF

Apr 1, 2022 · 29 followers View post →
painmanwise
@painmanwise · X

Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women https://t.co/Yk1q2Fb4NJ

Apr 1, 2022 · 225 followers View post →
High-Yield Urology
@HighYieldUro · X

Mar 31, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,482 followers View post →
Inès Dominique
@inesdom40 · X

RT @UrologieParis: Not so often to read a RCT on stress urinary incontinence

Mar 31, 2022 · 2 shares · 455 followers View post →
Alex Friedl
@AlexFriedl85 · X

I did not except these outcomes at all despite of short observational time. Can be a #gamechanger for treatment management in stress #urinaryincotinence ⚠️ https://t.co/OZQ7njpelD

Mar 31, 2022 · 77 followers View post →
Rodrigo Nunes Cal
@CalZole · X

RT @NEJM: For stress urinary incontinence in women, mini-slings were noninferior to midurethral slings with respect to patient-reported suc…

Mar 30, 2022 · 14 shares · 3,382 followers View post →
Marc-Olivier Timsit, MD, PhD
@UrologieParis · X

Not so often to read a RCT on stress urinary incontinence

Mar 30, 2022 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 4,082 followers View post →
renalRCTs
@renalRCTs · X

Single-Incision Mini-Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women https://t.co/giKNThAVCW https://t.co/hwr1ZNSq57

Mar 30, 2022 · 39 followers View post →
Pub Health Monitor
@monitor_PH · X

RT @NEJM: For stress urinary incontinence in women, mini-slings were noninferior to midurethral slings with respect to patient-reported suc…

Mar 30, 2022 · 14 shares · 1,822 followers View post →
NEJM
@NEJM · X

For stress urinary incontinence in women, mini-slings were noninferior to midurethral slings with respect to patient-reported success at 15 months. https://t.co/Ag5p2u2WZW https://t.co/PcajqXTiLW

Mar 30, 2022 · 27 likes · 14 shares · 935,551 followers View post →
Amr El-Shalakany
@AmrHassanElShal · X

Good work on ureteral slings for sui https://t.co/z6Cz6JtH9f

Mar 30, 2022 · 507 followers View post →
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