A Liapis1, P Bakas, D Lazaris, G Creatsas. 1. 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aretaieio Hospital, Vas. Sofias Avenue 76, Athens, Greece. eurotas@ath.forthnet.gr
Abstract
METHODS: Thirty-three patients with failed previous incontinence surgery had a Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) inserted. Preoperative evaluation included uroflow, filing and voiding cystometry, urethral profilometry and a Q-tip test. Factors assessed postoperatively included cure, improvement or failure rates at 20.5 months follow-up, complications, and preoperative and postoperative values of a Q-tip test. RESULTS: The overall success rate was 70% at a mean of 20.5 months follow up (range 12-29 months). In patients with sufficient preoperative mobility of urethra the success rate was 90%, while in patients with a fixed urethra preoperatively the success rate was 33%.
METHODS: Thirty-three patients with failed previous incontinence surgery had a Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) inserted. Preoperative evaluation included uroflow, filing and voiding cystometry, urethral profilometry and a Q-tip test. Factors assessed postoperatively included cure, improvement or failure rates at 20.5 months follow-up, complications, and preoperative and postoperative values of a Q-tip test. RESULTS: The overall success rate was 70% at a mean of 20.5 months follow up (range 12-29 months). In patients with sufficient preoperative mobility of urethra the success rate was 90%, while in patients with a fixed urethra preoperatively the success rate was 33%.
Authors: Holly E Richter; Heather J Litman; Emily S Lukacz; Larry T Sirls; Leslie Rickey; Peggy Norton; Gary E Lemack; Stephen Kraus; Pamela Moalli; Mary Pat Fitzgerald; Kimberly J Dandreo; Liyuan Huang; John W Kusek Journal: Obstet Gynecol Date: 2011-04 Impact factor: 7.661