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Laparoscopic Burch Colposuspension Versus Transobturator Tape in the Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence.

The goal of this prospective interventional study is to compare the effectiveness of laparoscopic Burch colposuspension versus trans obturator tape in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in adult females. The success rate will be compared between the two proceudres at 1, 3 and 6 months post operatively. Operative times, hospital stay and perioperative complications will be evaluated in both arms Participants will be asked to: * complete the ICIQ-UI-SF questionnaire pre operatively and at 1, 3 and 6 months post operatively * undergo a pelvic examination pre operatively * undergo cough stress test pre operatively and at 1, 3 and 6 months post operatively * undergo a pressure flow study test pre operatively * undergo pelviabdominal ultrasound with post void residual urine measurement pre operatively and at 1, 3 and 6 months post operatively * undergo uroflowmetry at 1 month post operatively