ArticleInternational urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction2007
The prevalence of voiding difficulty after TVT, its impact on quality of life, and related risk factors.
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- Evaluation and outcome measures in the treatment of female urinary stress incontinence: International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) guidelines for research and clinical practice.International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction · 2008Guideline
- Clinical risk factors and urodynamic predictors prior to surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence: a narrative review.International urogynecology journal · 2015Review
- Comparing the risk of urethrolysis for the treatment of voiding dysfunction between two retropubic mesh slings: a case-control study.International urogynecology journal · 2013Article
- Retrospective case modelling to assess the impact of early intervention for voiding dysfunction after retropubic tape. When is it best to intervene?International urogynecology journal · 2010Article
- Postoperative transvaginal tape mobilization in preventing voiding difficulty after tension-free vaginal tape procedures.International urogynecology journal · 2010Article
- Female voiding dysfunction: prevalence and common associations.Current urology reports · 2009Article
- The benefit of early mobilisation of tension-free vaginal tape in the treatment of post-operative voiding dysfunction.International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction · 2009Article
- Evaluation and management of urinary retention after a suburethral sling procedure in women.Current urology reports · 2008Review
- Resolution of elevated postvoid residual volumes after correction of severe pelvic organ prolapse.International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction · 2008Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine the prevalence of voiding difficulty (VD), quality of life, and related risk factors after tension-free vaginal tape (TVT).
designProspective cohort study in 703 women with a TVT procedure for stress urinary incontinence.
main outcome measuresVD stated by women, Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) question 5 (difficulty in emptying the bladder), maximum flow rate, postvoid residual urine, necessity of postoperative catheterization, tape division, and impact on quality of life (Incontinence Impact Questionnaire, IIQ-7).
resultsPostoperative catheterization (>24 h) was necessary in 11% and tape division in 1.3% of patients. There were 26% of women who stated VD and 25% reported moderate to great impairment on the UDI-6 after 36 months. While the negative impact on the outcome of TVT in women with abnormal voiding compared to women without is higher, the impact decreased significantly after TVT, implying a considerable improvement in quality of life. Pre-operative existing voiding difficulty and concomitant prolapse surgery were independent risk factors.
conclusionsSymptoms of VD occurred after TVT and caused lesser improvement in quality of life.
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