Women (51) operated on for stress incontinence with pubococcygeal repair and modum Ingelman-Sundberg were investigated urogynecologically. Time of observation was accordingly at least 10 yr in every case. An evaluation was made of this operation method, distribution of recurrences during the postoperative period and possible side effects. Women (8) had symptoms of at least degree I stress incontinence, 13 showed signs of incontinence at the examination. Only 4 had both symptoms and signs of incontinence. The cure rate from a symptomatic point of view was 84% and from the technical aspect 75%. Most severe recurrences occurred in the 1st postoperative year. Recurrences were evenly distributed thereafter. The only side effect in the long run was a tendency to rectocele.