[Early and late results of Stoeckel-Kraatz's modified loop plastic surgery in stress incontinence in the female].

Stress incontinence of women is a widespread and sophisticated problem. Its incidence is between five and 20 per cent in medium and advanced age. In the last two years, 34 patients received treatment modified after the sling operation which had been inaugurated by Stoeckel and Kraatz. This surgical approach had been reserved for severe forms and recurrences of urinary incontinence. The surgical technique is described in this paper. Surgical action action had been preceded by complex gynaecological, neurological, and urological examinations. Sixteen patients have been without complaint for more than a year and six for more than half a year. The remaining twelve are continent, too, but require further observation. Postoperative urodynamic checks revealed proper function of the lower urinary tract.