877 The Transobturator Male Sling: Does It Stand the Test of Time?

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Abstract Introduction The commonest cause of stress urinary incontinence in men is radical prostatectomy. We aimed to determine the efficacy, complication rate and need for salvage surgery in the medium-long term for male sling insertion. Method Retrospective review of all patients undergoing male sling insertion at one centre between 2009-2018. Data was collected on complications, patient satisfaction and need for further surgery. Preoperative severity was categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. We assessed ICIQ score, 24h-pad usage, patient satisfaction and identified risk factors for treatment success/failure. Results 91 men had slings inserted (median age- 67.3). Three months success rates in mild, moderate and severe SUI groups were 96%, 86% and 80% respectively which dropped to 65%, 62% and 47% in the medium term. The rate of AUS implantation was 6%, 15% and 33% respectively. Complications included pain, infection, retention and OAB. Patient satisfaction at 5-years was 57%. Only factor predicting success or failure was pre-operative ICIQ-UI(SF) score. Conclusions Male sling success rates deteriorate over time. 15% will have an AUS. The risk of complications is low and transient. A pre-operative ICIQ-UI(SF) score of > 18 is a predictor of failure. Sling insertion remains a reasonable treatment option for male patients suffering with SUI.