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Tension-Free Vaginal Tape for Stress Incontinence in Women
Risks
The most common risks of TVT surgery are:
- Injury to the bladder or urethra (perforation).
- Difficulty urinating after surgery.
Bladder injury and problems urinating after surgery are less common with TOT surgery. But TOT surgery has other risks including:
- Groin pain after surgery.
- Numbness or weakness in the groin or legs.
There is also a risk of problems caused by the mesh tape used in the surgery. These can include wearing away of the tissue in the Reference pelvis Opens New Window Reference 
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All surgeries carry some risk of infection or other complications.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: September 11, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
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