INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Synthetic midurethral slings (MUS) have gained popularity in the management of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), due to their efficacy and minimally invasive nature. As there are no robust data to guide management of persistent or recurrent SUI after failed MUS, the aim of this study was to evaluate the management of these cases among IUGA members. METHODS: A pretested, web-based survey designed to explore assessment, surgical management and views about future research was sent to IUGA members. RESULTS: A total of 385 participants opened the survey and 331 eligible responses were obtained. Conventional laboratory urodynamics were the most commonly used investigation (72.6 %). The type of previous surgery, urodynamic findings and surgeon's preference/experience were considered to be the most important factors in choosing the type of surgical management. Retropubic sling (RPS) was the preferred surgical option in most of the clinical scenarios with urethral bulking agents (UBA) being more popular in the absence of urethral hypermobility after a failed RPS. While the vast majority of the respondents (93.0 %) recognized the urgent need for good quality research, they were less willing to participate in randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing redo MUS with autologous fascial sling or colposuspension. CONCLUSIONS: Members of IUGA prefer RPS in most patients and UBA in patients with absent urethral hypermobility and intrinsic sphincter deficiency. There is a recognized need for good quality research, but IUGA members are reluctant to participate in RCTs comparing minimally invasive to conventional surgical techniques.
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Synthetic midurethral slings (MUS) have gained popularity in the management of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), due to their efficacy and minimally invasive nature. As there are no robust data to guide management of persistent or recurrent SUI after failed MUS, the aim of this study was to evaluate the management of these cases among IUGA members. METHODS: A pretested, web-based survey designed to explore assessment, surgical management and views about future research was sent to IUGA members. RESULTS: A total of 385 participants opened the survey and 331 eligible responses were obtained. Conventional laboratory urodynamics were the most commonly used investigation (72.6 %). The type of previous surgery, urodynamic findings and surgeon's preference/experience were considered to be the most important factors in choosing the type of surgical management. Retropubic sling (RPS) was the preferred surgical option in most of the clinical scenarios with urethral bulking agents (UBA) being more popular in the absence of urethral hypermobility after a failed RPS. While the vast majority of the respondents (93.0 %) recognized the urgent need for good quality research, they were less willing to participate in randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing redo MUS with autologous fascial sling or colposuspension. CONCLUSIONS: Members of IUGA prefer RPS in most patients and UBA in patients with absent urethral hypermobility and intrinsic sphincter deficiency. There is a recognized need for good quality research, but IUGA members are reluctant to participate in RCTs comparing minimally invasive to conventional surgical techniques.
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