the method of the present invention relates to treating female urinary incontinence and involves passing opposite ends of a tape into a female patient &# 39 ; s body and then positioning at least a portion of the tape between the vaginal wall and the urethra , whereby the tape forms a supportive loop beneath the urethra . the ends of the tape are extended through the patient &# 39 ; s abdominal wall and outside of the patient &# 39 ; s body and then the position and tension of the supportive loop are adjusted to achieve a clinically acceptable degree of urinary continence .