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ArticleJournal of personalized medicine2023

Evaluating Patient Preferences and Clinical Outcomes in Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment: A Short-Term Follow-Up Study of the Transobturator Tape Procedure and Pubourethral Ligament Plication (a Minimally Invasive Technique).

Simona Brasoveanu, Răzvan Ilina, Ligia Balulescu, Marilena Pirtea, Cristina Secosan, Dorin Grigoraș, Flavius Olaru, Dragos Erdelean, Oana Balint, Mădălin-Marius Margan and 2 more

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Article in Journal of personalized medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Simona BrasoveanuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Răzvan IlinaDepartment of Surgery, Discipline of Surgical Semiology II, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Ligia BalulescuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0009-0009-2853-7209
Marilena PirteaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Cristina SecosanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1355-3790
Dorin GrigorașDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Flavius OlaruDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Dragos ErdeleanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Oana BalintDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Mădălin-Marius MarganDepartment of Functional Sciences, Discipline of Public Health, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-2375-2793
Cristiana-Smaranda IvanGeneral Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Laurențiu PirteaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara · RO

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aims to provide an in-depth analysis of patient preferences and clinical outcomes associated with two surgical techniques for treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI): the transobturator suburethral sling (TOT) procedure and the pubourethral ligament plication (PUL) procedure. We evaluated the rates of postoperative complications, the duration of each procedure, hemoglobin loss, and days of hospitalization. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis prospective study included 80 patients who underwent surgery for SUI: 40 patients for the TOT procedure and 40 patients for the PUL procedure. Clinical data on patient characteristics, treatment efficacy, and post-surgical outcomes were analyzed to assess patient preferences and real-world clinical effectiveness.

resultsRegarding patient preferences, those who underwent TOT surgery were more likely to be older, had a higher average number of pregnancies, and were more often postmenopausal, in contrast to those who underwent PUL surgery (

conclusionsThis study highlights that while the PUL procedure achieves cure rates comparable to TOT, it offers a less invasive option with shorter operating times and no hospitalization required. These findings suggest that PUL could be a viable alternative for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) treatment, especially in contexts where avoiding mesh use is preferred. This adds significant value to patient-centered care in SUI management, offering tailored treatment options based on patient characteristics, preferences, and risk profiles.

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pubourethral ligamentSUItransobturator tape procedure

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