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Repeat procedures led to decreased odds of success for retropubic tapes, bulking agents and colposuspension.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This large national database demonstrated that increased age, higher BMI, preoperative detrusor overactivity and bladder injury are associated with treatment failure. This information should be used in bespoke counselling to encourage personalised medical decision-making. 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