Midurethral sling outcomes: tension-free vaginal tape versus Pelvilace

We sought to compare the complications and efficacy of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and Pelvilace. Chart reviews and telephone questionnaires documented complications, urinary symptoms [Urogenital Distress Inventory short form (UDI-6) and Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGII)], and re-o...

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Published in:International Urogynecology Journal 2008-09, Vol.19 (9), p.1199-1204
Main Authors: Shippey, Stuart H., Green, Isabel C., Quiroz, Lieschen H., Handa, Victoria L., Gutman, Robert E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gynecology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
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Urinary incontinence
Urology
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Summary:We sought to compare the complications and efficacy of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and Pelvilace. Chart reviews and telephone questionnaires documented complications, urinary symptoms [Urogenital Distress Inventory short form (UDI-6) and Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGII)], and re-operations. Failure was defined as PGII ≥ 4 (no change or worse) or reoperation for urinary incontinence. There were 91 TVT and 22 Pelvilace slings. The TVT group had lower rates of urinary retention beyond 1 week (8% vs. 43%, p  
ISSN:0937-3462
1433-3023
DOI:10.1007/s00192-008-0612-0