Urinary incontinence in women is a common problem, defined as any involuntary release of urine that can be objectively proven, and poses a social and hygiene problem. The aim of this review paper is to present the methods of operative treatment of urinary incontinence in women. The paper presents the most important forms of urinary incontinence: static (stress) incontinence, urge incontinence, and mixed incontinence. Race, body mass index, menopause, birth, heredity, smoking, chronic pulmonary diseases and hysterectomy are known risk factors for urinary incontinence. The consequences of urinary incontinence are numerous, all having a negative impact on health and quality of life. Making a detailed anamnesis is the first step in diagnosing urinary incontinence. In order to collect the results about the ability to store and eliminate urine with the purpose of evaluating urinary bladder and urethral function, urodynamic testing is performed. Literature describes more than 200 different surgical techniques for treating urinary incontinence, which means that there is no universal method applicable to every type of incontinency and for each patient individually. This paper describes the following methods of surgical treatment: retropubic urethropexy (colposuspension); sling methods; retropubic methods; transobturator methods; mini sling and bulking methods. The paper also provides a systematization of possible complications after operative procedures. The methods of operative treatment of urinary incontinence in women are numerous, but health care professionals are expected to find new, better and more creative solutions. Keywords: urinary incontinence, operative procedures, sling methods