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To describe and categorize complications in patients undergoing vaginal mesh excision surgery using the Clavien-Dindo classification system.

A retrospective review of 277 patients who underwent vaginal mesh extraction between 2007 and 2015 at a single institution was conducted with Institutional Review Board approval.

The tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) retropubic sling is a very effective treatment for stress urinary incontinence. High cure rates are typically achieved, and the reported complication rate is relatively low.