Teflon tape suspension for the control of stress incontinence.

Vaginal surgery for the relief of stress incontinence has a failure rate which is unacceptable. Since 1964 the authors have combined in the management of female urinary disorders. Where surgery was indicated the combined approach was used as the primary procedure. The bladder neck was elevated by a technique of suspension using 2 mm Teflon tape, via the cave of Retzius. It was not a sling. The results of 100 consecutive operations are presented. The team approach has lead to a better understanding and management of all varieties of female bladder problems.