Abstract | INTRODUCTION: MATERIAL AND METHODS: From April 1999 to July 2000, 23 systems TVT was implanted in our hospital. The patients were followed for a 6 to 21 month period. All the patients had stress incontinence. The mean age was 59 years. Gynaecological surgery was associated in 4 patients. One of them was excluded because a diagnosis mistake. TVT implies the implantation of a prolene tape around mid-urethra via a minimal vaginal incision. RESULTS: 17 patients (77.27%) had a significantly improved in the post-operative evaluation. The mean post-surgical stay in the hospital was 1.7 days. A bladder base was damaged during the surgery. No urinary retention, erosion or urethral lesion were found. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | G Briones Mardones, M Jiménez Cidre, E Fernández Fernández, L Perales Cabanas, B Pozo Mengual, J L Sanz Migueláñez, A Escudero Barrilero |
Journal | Actas urologicas espanolas
(Actas Urol Esp)
Vol. 25
Issue 6
Pg. 423-9
(Jun 2001)
ISSN: 0210-4806 [Print] Spain |
Vernacular Title | Tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo femenina con el sistema TVT (Tensión free Vaginal Tape): nuestra experiencia. |
PMID | 11512510
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Urinary Incontinence, Stress
(surgery)
- Urologic Surgical Procedures
(adverse effects, methods)
- Vagina
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