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For adjustable slings, the technique may include additional incisions to insert an adjusting device in the body, which allows adjustable support of the urethra.

There is limited evidence that adjustable male slings can cure or improve stress incontinence.

The type of sling recommended to you will depend on your individual circumstances, such as those slings offered by your hospital or in your country, and which slings your doctor has experience with using. Your doctor will discuss their recommendation and the sling offered to you, as well as the possible side effects.

Fig. 3: A common type of adjustable sling.
Adjustable sling