ABSTRACT
The suprapubic approach to anterior segment or urethrovaginal stabilization is known
as retropubic urethropexy. Retropubic urethropexy (RPU) procedures have a long and
important history in pelvic surgery. They remain an essential contribution to the surgical
armamentarium for the management of female urinary incontinence. This chapter will review
the history, techniques, and pertinent literature of the retropubic urethropexies-open and
laparoscopic.
