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Fifteen patients (62.5%) suffered from pure stress incontinence, and 9 patients (37.5%) had mixed incontinence. Of the latter, 2 patients also had nocturnal enuresis. Each patient was followed up for between 3 and 12 months postoperatively and again at 36 months. The patients were assessed by clinical examination, ultrasound for residual urinary volume, and subjective satisfaction which was assessed at 3 and 12 months. At 36 months, all patients completed a validated incontinence questionnaire (International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire: ICIQ) which assessed female lower urinary tract symptoms and their impact on the quality of life. &lt;i&gt;Results:&lt;\/i&gt; All operations were performed under epidural anaesthesia in day surgery, and the mean operative time was 20 (range 15\u201338) min. Nineteen patients (79.2%) showed significant improvement postoperatively, with 16 of those (66.6%) being completely cured of their incontinence. The remaining 5 patients (20.8%) were considered to have had failed procedures. There were no vascular, bladder, or urethral injuries. 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