Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 18 years or older * Clinical diagnosis of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), confirmed by: * Positive stress test (urine leakage on coughing with a comfortably full bladder) * Q-tip test showing urethral hypermobility (\>30 degrees) * Inadequate response to conservative therapy (e.g., pelvic floor muscle training, behavioral therapy) * Eligible for transobturator tape (TOT) surgery * Body mass index (BMI) less than 35 kg/m² * Able to provide informed consent and follow postoperative instructions Exclusion Criteria: * History of prior midurethral sling surgery * Mixed urinary incontinence or urge-dominant symptoms * Pelvic organ prolapse stage \> II according to the POP-Q system * Neurological disorders affecting bladder function (e.g., multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury) * Active urinary tract infection or recurrent UTI (defined as ≥3 infections within the past 12 months) * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next 12 months * Severe comorbid conditions (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, active malignancy, pelvic radiotherapy) * Use of medications that significantly affect bladder function (e.g., anticholinergics, diuretics) * Inability or unwillingness to attend follow-up visits or comply with postoperative care plan