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The VAS of SUI significantly improved from 6.5 (5.0, 8.0) to 3.5 (2.0\u20135.8) (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001) as well as abdominal leak point pressure, from 57.5 (50.0, 115.0) to 126.0 (68.3, 150.0), (p\u2009=\u20090.004). After repeated PRP urethral sphincter injections, the SUI severity reduced significantly with high success rates. There was no major adverse event, except three patients with mild hematuria and micturition pain. 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