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ArticleResearch and reports in urology2021

Recurrent Incontinence After Transvaginal Partial Sling Excision in Patients with Prior Mid-Urethral Sling.

Robert Shapiro, Omar Felipe Dueñas-Garcia, Manuel Vallejo, Tyler Trump, Makenzy Sufficool, Stanley Zaslau

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Robert ShapiroDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3378-3585
Omar Felipe Dueñas-GarciaDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
Manuel VallejoDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1240-3670
Tyler TrumpDepartment of Urology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
Makenzy SufficoolWest Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
Stanley ZaslauDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
West Virginia University · US

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West Virginia IDEA-CTRU54GM104942 · NIGMS · WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY · PI Laura F. Gibson · 2012 to 2026
$81.0M
NIGMS NIH HHS U54 GM104942
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPatients may develop recurrent urinary tract infections, pain syndromes, dyspareunia, and voiding difficulty after mid-urethral sling placement that can be treated by partial sling excision.

objectiveThe primary objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence of de novo incontinence and voiding difficulty after partial sling excision. A secondary objective was to assess risk factors associated with future incontinence surgery in this subset of patients.

methodsFrom 2009 to 2017, 95 female patients with subjective complaints of pelvic pain, dyspareunia, or voiding difficulty following synthetic mid-urethral sling placement for stress urinary incontinence underwent partial sling excision at a single institution. The incidence of urinary incontinence was assessed 6 months after partial sling excision. Patients were also assessed for resolution of voiding difficulty and future incontinence surgery. Primary endpoints were examined by Pearson's Chi-square test and interval data by

resultsAbout 72% of patients were more likely to be continent after partial sling excision irrespective of initial symptoms prior to surgery. No difference was seen in voiding difficulty between the continent and incontinent patients after partial sling excision (p=0.09). Patients with a retropubic mid-urethral sling were more likely to be continent after partial sling excision (p=0.03). Preoperative maximum flow rate >16 mL/sec was associated as an independent variable to develop incontinence surgery after partial sling excision (p=0.009).

conclusionIn conclusion, partial sling excision poses a low risk for de novo urinary incontinence regardless of preoperative symptoms. Stress urinary incontinence may be less likely to reoccur in those patients having a retropubic approach. A preoperative maximum flow rate of >16 mL/sec is a risk factor for future incontinence surgery after partial sling excision and should be taken into consideration when formulating a treatment plan.

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incontinencemeshmid-urethral singsling excision

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