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Which of the following is an endoscopic procedure of

the suspension of the bladder neck for treatment of
stress incontinence?
• A. Stamey procedure
• B. Retropubic urethrovesical suspension
• C. Vesicourethral suspension
• D. Tension free vaginal tape

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Final answer:

The Tension free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure is the endoscopic procedure used for the suspension of the bladder neck to treat stress incontinence, labeled as option D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The endoscopic procedure for the suspension of the bladder neck for the treatment of stress incontinence is known as the Tension free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure. This is option D in the list provided. The TVT procedure involves placing a mesh tape under the urethra like a sling to give it support and prevent unintentional urine leakage. On the other hand, the Stamey procedure (option A) is a type of needle suspension surgery which has been largely replaced by more modern techniques such as TVT. Options B and C, the retropubic urethrovesical suspension and vesicourethral suspension, respectively, are also surgical methods used to treat stress incontinence but are not characterized as endoscopic procedures in the same way the TVT is.

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