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Non-consultants, non-medical professionals, and respondents outside Ireland were excluded. Data were analyzed using SPSS v28.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Before the 2018 suspension, 89.5% (17\/19) of respondents performed SUI surgeries, with 76.5% (13\/17) using MUS-retropubic and 53% (9\/17) MUS-transobturator techniques. Post-suspension, 63.2% (12\/19) continued performing SUI surgery, primarily urethral bulking (83.3%, 10\/12). Regarding safety, 83.3% (15\/18) believed MUS led to fewer instances of post-operative voiding dysfunction and 66.7% (12\/18) reported fewer complications such as vault prolapse or rectocele. Notably, 44.4% (8\/18) had been involved in litigation related to MUS. Despite this, 52.6% (10\/19) expressed willingness to resume MUS if the suspension was lifted.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>MUS was the preferred SUI procedure prior to suspension due to perceived safety and effectiveness. 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