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SUI is the most common type of urinary incontinence in women. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively studied 54 patients for this study. The bipolar radiofrequency energy used in all patients was 50 W, with temperatures maintained between 41 \u00b0C and 44 \u00b0C. Two sessions were performed four weeks apart. In order to monitor all patients before the first treatment and 4 months after the second treatment, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) was used. Paired Student\u2019s t test was used to elaborate the statistical data. Results: The average frequency of urine leak improved from \u201c2\u20133 times a week\u201d (2.1 \u00b1 1.3 points before the treatment) to \u201conce a week\u201d (0.8 \u00b1 1.3 points 4 MFU post-treatment). The average volume improved from \u201csmall\/moderate quantity\u201d (3.2 \u00b1 1.6 points before the treatment) to \u201cnone\u201d (0.9 \u00b1 1.4 points 4 MFU post-treatment). No adverse events or side effects were found. 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