Results on function and safety of the Safyre-t, a hybrid transobturator vaginal sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.

Abstract

AIMS:

To examine the efficacy and safety of the Safyre-t vaginal sling.

METHODS:

108 women with a Safyre-t were invited for a gynecological follow up examination.

RESULTS:

79/108 patients showed up for an examination at 20 +/- 4 months 59.5% stated that they were subjectively dry. Vaginal sling erosion was found in 8.8% of the patients and a pre-erosive state in another 13.9%. The lateral silicone column could be palpated medial to the pubic bone in 47% of the patients indicating dislocation. 6/53 sexually active women complained of dyspareunia and one women stated that her partner had felt discomfort during sexual intercourse since her vaginal sling surgery.

CONCLUSIONS:

This study shows that despite high patient satisfaction and acceptable subjective continence rates, the Safyre-t was associated with a comparatively high rate of vaginal sling erosions and dislocations.

• Authors: Stefanie Kuschel, Bernhard Schuessler
• Journal: Neurourology and urodynamics (Neurourol Urodyn) Vol. 27 Issue 5 Pg. 403-6 ( 2008) ISSN: 0733-2467 [Print] United States
• PMID: 17985372 (Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Polypropylenes
• Silicones

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Obturator Nerve (surgery)
• Patient Satisfaction
• Polypropylenes
• Prospective Studies
• Quality of Life
• Silicones
• Suburethral Slings
• Treatment Outcome
• Urinary Incontinence, Stress (psychology, surgery)
• Urologic Surgical Procedures
• Vagina (surgery)