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Is tension-free vaginal tape more effective than laparoscopic colposuspension for stress incontinence?

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boxed-textDean N et al. (2006) Laparoscopic colposuspension and tension-free vaginal tape: a systematic review. BJOG 113: 1345–1353

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  1. and L Cardozo is Professor of Urogynaecology in the Department of Urogynaecology, S Srikrishna is a sub-specialty trainee, D Robinson is a Consultant Obstetrician and Urogynaecologist, King's College Hospital, London, UK.,

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Srikrishna, S., Robinson, D. & Cardozo, L. Is tension-free vaginal tape more effective than laparoscopic colposuspension for stress incontinence?. Nat Rev Urol 4, 476–477 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpuro0882

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