{"id":4436,"date":"2026-06-28T21:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T19:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haab-urologie.fr\/test\/placement-of-suburethral-strips-tot-tvt"},"modified":"2026-10-14T22:44:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:44:40","slug":"placement-of-suburethral-strips-tot-tvt","status":"publish","type":"expertise","link":"https:\/\/www.haab-urologie.fr\/en\/urologue-expertise\/placement-of-suburethral-strips-tot-tvt","title":{"rendered":"Placement of suburethral slings (TOT\/TVT)"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The gold standard technique for treating stress incontinence Suburethral sling placement is a minimally invasive surgical technique designed to correct stress urinary incontinence in women (and, in some cases, in\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4511,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-4436","expertise","type-expertise","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"haab_subtitle":"The gold standard technique for treating stress incontinence","haab_intro":"Suburethral sling placement is a minimally invasive surgical technique designed to correct stress urinary incontinence in women (and, in some cases, in men).","haab_related_expertises":"","haab_related_besoins":"","haab_card_excerpt":"Suburethral sling placement is a minimally invasive surgical technique designed to correct stress urinary incontinence in women (and, in some cases, in men).","haab_form_shortcode":"","haab_primary_label":"consultation appointment","haab_primary_url":"https:\/\/www.doctolib.fr\/chirurgien-urologue\/paris\/francois-haab\/booking\/telehealth-suggestion?specialityId=177&profile_skipped=true&bookingFunnelSource=external_referral","haab_secondary_label":"","haab_secondary_url":"","haab_card_image":4511,"haab_hero_image":4153,"haab_videos":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6BBT_N5sJD0","title":"My review in video"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_TVBz-Pp3nw","title":"Suburethral sling: what precautions should be taken?"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-xWhfdtQvdc","title":"How long does it last in women?"}],"haab_video_eyebrow":"","haab_video_section_title":"","haab_video_section_text":"","haab_faq_title":"FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions","haab_faq_items":[{"question":"What is the difference between TOT and TVT test strips?","answer":"Both are support slings placed under the urethra to treat stress incontinence. The TVT is inserted behind the pubic bone (retropubic approach), while the TOT is inserted through the obturator foramina (transobturator approach). The choice depends on your anatomy and medical history."},{"question":"Is the placement of the strip effective and long-lasting?","answer":"Yes. It is the gold standard treatment for female stress urinary incontinence, with 85 to 90% of women achieving good results maintained for more than 10 years. It is immediately effective upon resuming normal activities."},{"question":"What happens after the operation?","answer":"The procedure lasts approximately 20 minutes and is usually performed on an outpatient basis. Pain is minimal. It is recommended to avoid strenuous activity, baths, and sexual intercourse for 3 to 4 weeks."},{"question":"What precautions should be taken before installation?","answer":"Urodynamic testing is often performed to confirm the mechanism of incontinence. Specific risks (transient difficulty urinating, urinary urgency, sling exposure) are rare and are systematically explained during the consultation."}],"haab_sidebar_rdv_title":"","haab_doctor_band_title":"","haab_doctor_band_text":"","haab_doctor_band_points":null,"haab_doctor_band_image":"","haab_page_cta_title":"","haab_page_cta_text":"","haab_closing_highlights":null,"haab_blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"image_text_block","eyebrow":"","title":"What does this gesture consist of?","content":"Suburethral sling placement<\/strong> is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to correct stress urinary incontinence<\/em> in women (and in some cases, in men). It aims to support the urethra so that it can remain closed during exertion (coughing, sneezing, sports, etc.). The sling acts like a hammock under the urethra: it is not under tension at rest but provides mechanical support when there is an increase in intra-abdominal pressure.","image":4153},{"acf_fc_layout":"video_section_block","eyebrow":"","title":"Presentation and background","text":"","video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6BBT_N5sJD0"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image_text_block","eyebrow":"","title":"In what cases?","content":"

Indications<\/strong><\/h3> When can this technique be proposed?