Association of post-operative transperineal ultrasound parameters with de novo stress urinary incontinence following transvaginal mesh surgery

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) often coexists with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), posing challenges in surgical management. De novo SUI post-surgery remains unpredictable, prompting this study to explore ultrasound's role in assessing de novo SUI after transvaginal mesh (TVM) surgery. A retrospective analysis of 92 women undergoing TVM surgery revealed a 36.9% incidence of de novo SUI. Specific ultrasound parameters, such as proximal urethral rotational angle and levator urethral gap during straining, were found associated with de novo SUI after TVM surgery. Despite certain limitations in this study, ultrasound emerges as a valuable tool for assessing pelvic floor integrity and guiding clinical decisions in urogynecology.