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GYNECARE TVT*


Tension-free Support for Incontinence



30 minutes to end urine loss

GYNECARE TVT, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, is appropriate for some women with stress urinary incontinence. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia and takes only about half an hour to complete. The recovery period following the procedure is short, and patients experience few complications and minimal scarring after surgery.

GYNECARE TVT is a doctor-applied ribbon-like strip that stops urine leakage the way your body was designed to -- by supporting your urethra. You can go back to your routine in just a day or two. It's also clinically proven: 98% of women who participated in a study begun seven years ago are still dry, or experience significantly less leakage (Source: Nilsson et. al., 7 Year Follow-up on the Tension-free Vaginal Tape (TVT) Procedure; International Urology, IUGA Abstract #116 (89): October 2003).

To learn about new GYNECARE TVT SECUR* System, where a tiny mesh is implanted with no external skin incisions,

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Take a self-quiz, "Could I Have Urinary Incontinence?"

For full information on GYNECARE TVT Tension-free Support For Incontinence, view Essential Product Information. (PDF: 28 KB)

Learn more about stress urinary incontinence.

For more information on GYNECARE TVT, from a qualified nurse, or to find the surgeon nearest you who performs TVT call 0845 602 3384.




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