Boston Scientific's Urology/Gynecology Products Featured in Studies at International Urogynecological Association Annu...( NATICK Mass. June 15 /- Boston Scient...),Health

NATICK, Mass., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced that results from nine studies involving the Company's Urology/Gynecology products will be presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA). Presentations will feature Boston Scientific's pelvic floor reconstruction systems and mid-urethral sling systems used to treat pelvic floor prolapse and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The Company will also sponsor a symposium highlighting long-term registry data comparing the benefits of experienced-based versus evidence-based outcomes for patients treated with mid-urethral slings. The IUGA Congress will be held June 16-20 at the Villa Erba Conference Center in Como, Italy.

Schedule of Key Presentations (all times are local Como, Italy)

Thursday, June 18

Randomized Clinical Trial of Trans-Obturator Tape Versus Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedure for the Surgical Management of Stress Incontinence in Women: Outcomes at 12 Months Postoperatively - Magali Robert, M.D.

This study compared one-year outcomes in women randomized for surgical treatment of stress incontinence using Trans-Obturator Tape (TOT) or Tension-free Vaginal Tape (TFVT) procedures. Results will be presented during a podium session at 9:00 a.m.

Short-Term Outcomes and Peri-Operative Events After a New Transvaginal Anterior and Apical Mesh Repair - Dennis P. Miller, M.D.

This study evaluated short-term functional and anatomical outcomes and all peri-operative adverse events of the first procedures performed with a transvaginal, trocar-free, grafted prolapse repair kit (Pinnacle(R) Pelvic Floor Repair device). Results will be presented during a video with data session at 1:30 p.m.