La banda transobturadora en el tratamiento de mujeres con incontinencia urinaria / Transobturator tape in the treatment of women with urinary incontinence i: en

El tratamiento en mujeres con incontinencia urinaria es diferente del que se efectúa en los hombres. Al respecto, actualmente se emplean las técnicas de cinta vaginal libre de tensión y cinta transobturadora para levantar la vejiga o la uretra, o ambas, hacia la posición normal. El procedimiento quirúrgico con banda transobturadora de polipropileno de monofilamento trenzado figura entre las cirugías mayores ambulatorias y se muestra como un tratamiento eficaz y seguro, cuyos riesgos son mínimos. En este trabajo se comunican brevemente algunos aspectos sobre la incontinencia en féminas, su diagnóstico, prevención y factores de riesgo asociados, así como todo el proceso de aplicación de dicha técnica.

Treatment in women with urinary incontinence is different from that in men. In this regard, the techniques of tension-free vaginal tape and transobturator tape are currently used to lift the bladder or urethra, or both, back to the normal position. The surgical procedure with a monofilament braided polypropylene transobturator band is among the major outpatient surgeries and is shown to be an effective and safe treatment, with minimal risks. In this paper, some aspects of incontinence in women, its diagnosis, prevention and associated risk factors are briefly reported, as well as the entire process of applying this technique.

Resultados y complicaciones quirúrgicas de la aplicación de la cinta transobturadora / Outcomes and surgical complications in the application of transobturator tape

Resumen OBJETIVO Evaluar el éxito subjetivo y analizar las complicaciones de la aplicación de la cinta transobturadora en el tratamiento de pacientes con incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS Estudio de cohorte simple, retrospectivo, al que se incluyeron pacientes a quienes entre los años 2008-2016 se les colocó una cinta transobturadora. Se consideró éxito subjetivo cuando la paciente negó la pérdida de orina por interrogatorio; se registraron las complicaciones intra y posoperatorias. Se realizó estadística descriptiva (SPSS 24.0.), χ2 para variables cualitativas y t de Student para cuantitativas; para determinar los factores de riesgo se obtuvieron la razón de momios y el IC95%. RESULTADOS Se incluyeron 292 pacientes con edad promedio de 51 ± 10 años, 48.6% (n = 141) con diagnóstico de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo, 47.2% (n = 139) con incontinencia urinaria mixta, 3.4% (n = 10) con alto riesgo de incontinencia urinaria de novo posterior a la cirugía de prolapso pélvico, 0.68% (n = 2) con incontinencia urinaria oculta. A 214 (73.2%) pacientes se les realizó cirugía concomitante por prolapso de órganos pélvicos. La tasa de curación subjetiva de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo fue de 95%; las complicaciones transquirúrgicas fueron: lesión vesical (n = 3) y lesión uretral (n = 1) e inmediatas: retención urinaria 11.3% (n = 33). Las pacientes con falla quirúrgica eran de mayor edad y paridad que las que tuvieron éxito subjetivo (4 ± 2.4 vs 2.72 ± 1.9, p = 0.045 y 56.44 ± 11.6 vs 51.29 ± 9.8, p = 0.007, respectivamente). CONCLUSIONES En el tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo la colocación de una cinta transobturadora tiene altas tasas de curación subjetiva y bajos índices de complicaciones. La edad y la paridad son factores asociados con la falla del tratamiento quirúrgico.

Abstract OBJECTIVE To evaluate the subjective success and analyze the complications of transobturator tape application in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective single cohort study. Patients who were placed to transobturator tape application from 2008-2016 were included. Subjective success of Stress Urinary Incontinence was defined when the patient denied urine loss by questioning, intra and postoperative complications were recorded. With the SPSS 24.0 program was done descriptive statistics, χ2 for qualitative variables and t student for quantitative. Odds Ratio and Confidence Intervals of 95% (95% CI) to determine the risk factors. RESULTS 292 patients, average age of 51 ± 10 years, 48.6% (n = 141) with a diagnosis of SUI, 47.2% (n = 139) mixed urinary incontinence, 3.4% (n = 10) with high risk of de novo urinary incontinence after pelvic prolapse surgery, 0.68% (n = 2) with occult urinary incontinence. To 214 (73.2%) concomitant surgery for pelvic organ prolapse was performed. The subjective cure rate of stress urinary incontinence was 95%, the trans-surgical complications: bladder injury (n = 3) and urethral injury (n = 1) and immediate complications: urinary retention in 11.3% (n = 33). Patients with surgical failure was increased age and parity than patients with subjective success (4 ± 2.4 vs 2.72 ± 1.9, p = 0.045 and 56.44 ± 11.6 vs 51.29 ± 9.8, p = 0.007, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Transobturator tape application placement has high subjective cure rates for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence and low complication rates.

Postoperative urinary symptoms after transobturator tape in normal-weight compared with overweight and obese woman

OBJECTIVES: To examine the clinical outcome of obesity in women who underwent the transobturator tape procedure for stress urinary incontinence and to compare postoperative urinary symptoms after transobturator tape surgery between normal-weight women and overweight and obese women. METHODS: We performed a retrospective cohort study of the risk of postoperative urinary symptoms, including recurrence after transobturator tape surgery, in normal-weight women compared with overweight and obese women at our institution from January 2009 through October 2011. We compared the body mass index (BMI) among the four groups. The primary outcome was the occurrence of postoperative urinary symptoms. RESULTS: Three hundred ten patients who underwent transobturator tape surgery were reviewed. At the 1-year follow-up, 281 women were analyzed: 89 (34%) normal-weight women, 78 (25%) overweight women, 101 (37%) obese 1 women, and 13 (3%) obese 2 women. There was a significant difference in the occurrence of postoperative urinary symptoms. They occurred in 3.4% (n=3) of normal-weight women, 5.1% (n=4) of overweight women, and 12.9% (n=13) of obese 1 women (P=0.038). The most common postoperative urinary symptom was frequent urination (n=14). There was a significant difference in leakage; it occurred in 1.1% (n=1) of normal-weight women, 3.9% (n=3) of overweight women, and 7.9% (n=8) of obese 1 women (P=0.139). Postoperative urinary symptoms were almost four times more likely to occur in obese 1 women than in normal-weight women. CONCLUSION: Transobturator tape surgery seems effective regardless of BMI, but obese women had a higher occurrence of postoperative urinary symptoms than did normal-weight women.

Banda suburetral libre de tensión transobturadora versus single-incision sling para el tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo: seguimiento a 2 años / Transobturator tape versus single-incision sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence

Objetivos: Determinar la tasa de curación objetiva/subjetiva y complicaciones del tratamiento de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo con banda suburetral transobutadora y single-incision sling. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes operadas de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo (hipermovilidad uretral) con banda suburetral transobturadora (n: 37) y single-incision sling (n: 44) entre enero-2012 y enero-2015. Si se asociaba corrección de prolapso de órganos pélvicos, se colocaba banda transobturadora (TVT-O/ TOT) con internación. Si no precisaba corregir prolapso, se insertaba single-incision sling ambulatoriamente. Las evaluaciones fueron al mes, 6 meses y 1 año. El contacto a 2 años fue telefónico. De 37 bandas transobturadoras completaron seguimiento 35 a 1 año y 26 a 2 años. De 44 single-incision sling, completaron seguimiento 42 a 1 año y 19 a 2 años. Resultados: La edad media para transobturadoras fue superior: 65±9,7 vs 58,2±11,3 (p=0,005). Transobturadoras demostraron más prolapso asociado: 87,8% vs 63,3% (p=0,042) y mayor tiempo quirúrgico (minutos): 81,07±31,27 vs 36,79±11,09 (p=0,000). Hubo mayor morbilidad en transobturadoras, sin diferencias significativas. La continencia al año fue: 80% transobturadoras vs 83% single-incision sling (p=0,706) y a 2 años: 84% vs 79% (p=0,623). Se encontraban satisfechas al año: 80% transobutradoras vs 85,7% single-incision sling (p=0,586) y a 2 años: 88,5% vs 78,9% (p=0,512). Conclusiones: Single-incision sling presentan tasas de éxito y satisfacción similares a bandas transobturadoras, con menor morbilidad, coste y tiempo operatorio, pudiendo ser de primera elección cuando no exista prolapso sintomático asociado.

Objectives: To determine objective and subjective cure rate and complications of stress urinary incontinence treatment with transobturator tape and single-incision sling. Methods: We performed a retrospective study including patients diagnosed of stress urinary incontinence, treated surgically either with transobturator tape (n: 37) or with single-incision sling (n: 44), between January 2012 and January 2015. If pelvic organ prolapse was associated, transobturator route was preferred requiring patient hospitalization. If this correction was not needed, we performed single-incision sling, as an ambulatory procedure. Follow up visits were scheduled at 1, 6, 12 months after surgery and a telephone interview at 24 months. Results: Mean age was higher in transobturator group: 65±9.7 vs 58.2±11.3 (p=0.005). A statistically significant difference between the two groups was found in operating time (minutes): 81.07±31.27 vs 36.79±1.09 (p=0.000) and pelvic prolapse associated: 87.8% vs 63.3% (p=0.042). Morbidity rate was higher in the transobturator group, but without significance. After 1 year follow-up, there were no significant differences between the transobturator and the single-incision groups regarding continence (80% vs 83%; p=0.706) and satisfaction (80% vs 85.7%; p=0.586). We found similar results at 24 months telephonic interview. Conclusions: Single-incision slings are comparable to transobturator tapes in 12 and 24 months success rates and satisfaction, with significantly less morbidity, costs and operating time, becoming first line option when no pelvic prolapse is associated.

Comparison between the retropubic and transobturator approaches in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness and complications

Objective This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and complications between the retropubic and transobturator approaches for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) by conducting a systematic review. Materials and Methods We selected all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared retropubic and transobturator sling placements for treatment of SUI. We estimated pooled odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for intraoperative and postoperative outcomes and complications. Results Six hundred twelve studies that compared retropubic and transobturator approaches to midurethral sling placement were identified, of which 16 were included in our research. Our study was based on results from 2646 women. We performed a subgroup analysis to compare outcomes and complications between the two approaches. The evidence to support the superior approach that leads to better objective/subjective cure rate was insufficient. The transobturator approach was associated with lower risks of bladder perforation (odds ratio (OR) 0.17, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.09-0.32), retropubic/vaginal hematoma (OR 0.32, 95% CI 0.16-0.63), and long-term voiding dysfunction (OR 0.32, 95% CI 0.17-0.61). However, the risk of thigh/groin pain seemed higher in the transobturator group (OR 2.53, 95% CI 1.72-3.72). We found no statistically significant differences in the risks of other complications between the two approaches. Conclusions This meta-analysis shows analogical objective and subjective cure rates between the retropubic and transobturator approaches to midurethral sling placement. The transobturator approach was associated with lower risks of several complications. However, good-quality studies with long-term follow-ups are warranted for further research. .

Impact of Transobturator Tape Treatment on Overactive Bladder Symptoms, Particularly Nocturia, in Patients With Mixed Urinary Incontinence

PURPOSE: We assessed the impact of transobturator tape (TOT) treatment on overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms with a particular focus on nocturia in patients with mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this retrospective cohort study, the medical records of 237 women who underwent TOT surgery for the treatment of MUI were reviewed. Of these, 86 patients (36.4%) had preoperative nocturia. Patients with neurological diseases or sleep disorders that could affect the voiding pattern were excluded. Patients who were being treated with anticholinergics and antidiuretic hormones were also excluded, which left 70 subjects eligible for analysis. Pre- and postoperative evaluations consisted of a physical examination, 3-day frequency-volume chart, and health-related quality of life questionnaires (King's health questionnaire, overactive bladder symptom score, and OAB-questionnaire). RESULTS: TOT treatment resulted in an overall significant improvement in OAB symptoms including nocturia. Frequency-volume charts revealed that TOT treatment significantly decreased the actual number of nightly voids (ANV) and the nocturnal bladder capacity index (NBCi) in the entire cohort. However, in a subgroup of women with nocturnal polyuria, there was no significant change in ANV or NBCi after the sling operation. Correlation analysis of the whole cohort revealed that the postoperative changes in NBCi correlated positively with postoperative changes in ANV. The nocturia-persisting group was more likely to have nocturnal polyuria and lower preoperative functional bladder capacity compared with the nocturia-improved group (p=0.024 and p=0.023, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrated that the TOT procedure resulted in an overall significant improvement in OAB symptoms including OAB-related nocturia in patients who presented with MUI.

Effect of Preoperative Flow Rate on Postoperative Retention and Voiding Difficulty After Transobturator Tape Operation

PURPOSE: Controversy exists over the preoperative risk factors for postoperative urinary retention after the midurethral sling procedure for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). We intended to analyze the effect of preoperative flow rate on postoperative urinary retention after the transobturator tape (TOT) operation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 322 patients who underwent TOT from June 2006 to May 2012 were included in this retrospective study. All patients were preoperatively investigated for urinary symptoms and underwent preoperative urodynamic studies including urine flow rate. Postoperative urinary retention, voiding difficulty, and uroflowmetry were checked. Urinary retention was defined as the need for additional catheterization longer than 1 day. Patients were divided by preoperative peak flow rate (Qmax) of 15 mL/s (low Qmax group and normal Qmax group). RESULTS: There were 3 cases of postoperative urinary retention (0.9%) and 52 cases of voiding difficulty (16.1%). The low Qmax group included 40 patients (12.4%) and the normal Qmax group included 282 patients (87.5%). Between the two groups, there were no significant differences in age, previous pelvic surgery history, or past medical history. The low Qmax group had higher scores for voided volume and detrusor pressure at Qmax. However, there was no significant difference in postoperative voiding difficulty between the two groups. Furthermore, three patients who experienced postoperative retention showed high flow rates preoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that voiding difficulty in the group with low preoperative flow was tolerable and the treatment success rate was comparable to that in patients in the normal flow group. According to our analysis, patients with a low flow rate preoperatively can be safely treated with TOT for SUI.

Uso de cinta transobsturadora (TOT) para el tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo: experiencia con los 40 primeros casos

Objetivos: Evaluar la seguridad y eficacia del empleo de la cinta transobturadora (TOT) en el tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo (IUE) femenina. Diseño: Estudio retrospectivo. Institución: Servicio de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital IV "Augusto Hernández Mendoza", EsSalud, Ica, Perú. Participantes: Mujeres con IUE. Intervenciones: Se presenta la experiencia con los primeros 40 casos de uso de la cinta transobturadora (TOT) en el tratamiento de la IUE femenina. La mediana de edad fue 42 años (rango 28 a 81 años), paridad tres partos (rango 2 a 9 partos), promedio de duración de la IUE 3,2 años (rango 2 a 15 años), ocho pacientes (20%) habían sido histerectomizadas, siete (17,5%) tenían prolapso genital de diferentes grados y dos (5%) incontinencia recidivante. Principales medidas de resultados: Curación de la IUE. Resultados: El tiempo operatorio de la TOT fue 20 minutos promedio, con rango entre 15 y 35 minutos. En 11 (27,5%) se asoció alguna cirugía ginecológica a la TOT. Hubo cura de la incontinencia en 37 casos (92,5%); en tres casos (7,5%) existió mejoría, manifestando incontinencia a grandes esfuerzos. No se informó casos de falla en el tratamiento. Hubo cuatro complicaciones intra y postoperatorias, como laceración de vejiga, retención urinaria e infección de herida operatoria. Conclusiones: La técnica con TOT resultó eficaz en la corrección quirúrgica de la IUE, con resultados iniciales alentadores.

Objectives: To determine safety and efficacy with the use of transobturator tape (TOT) in female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) treatment. Design: Retrospective study. Setting: Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Hospital IV Augusto Hernandez Mendoza, Es-Salud, Ica, Peru. Participants: Women with SUI. Interventions: Experience with first 40 cases using transobturator (TOT) in the treatment of female SUI is presented. Mean age of patients was 42 years (range 28-81 years), parity three (range 2-9), average time of SUI 3.2 years (range 2-15), eight patients (20%) had had previous hysterectomy, seven (17.5%) had different degree of genital prolapse, and two (5%) recurrent incontinence. Main outcome measures: Cure of SUI. Results: Average surgical time was 20 minutes, range 15-35 minutes. In 11 cases (27.5%) other gynecologic surgery was performed along with TOT. There was cure of SUI in 37 cases (92.5%) and improvement in three cases (7.5%) that complained of incontinence to moderate stress. No treatment failure was reported. There were four intra and post surgical complications like bladder laceration, urinary retention, and surgical wound infection. Conclusions: TOT was an efficacious technique in surgical correction of SUI, with encouraging initial results.

Proper Mesh Placement Using the Outer Cylinder of a Ballpoint Pen in the Transobturator Adjustable Tape Sling Procedure for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence

PURPOSE: The transobturator adjustable tape (TOA) sling operation is an effective procedure that allows for correction of postoperative incontinence or obstruction through adjustment of the mesh tension. During the operation, the outer cylinder of a ballpoint pen was used for proper mesh placement with less dissection. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of the TOA sling operation with the use of the outer cylinder of a ballpoint pen. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 127 consecutive women with stress urinary incontinence underwent the TOA sling operation with the use of the outer cylinder of a ballpoint pen. The preoperative evaluations included a stress cough test, urodynamic study, and questionnaires related to quality of life. The mesh tension was adjusted 1 day after the operation. Postoperative evaluation was done at 1 month and included a stress cough test, uroflowmetry, questionnaires, and asking about satisfaction. At 1 year, we evaluated the patients with a stress cough test and by asking about their satisfaction with the procedure. RESULTS: The overall cure rate was 95.3% at 1 month and 96.8% at the 1-year follow-up. Postoperative adjustment of the mesh tension was done for 22 patients (17.3%). Eight patients needed increased tension for remaining stress urinary incontinence, and 14 patients needed reduced tension for urinary obstruction. The maximal flow rate was decreased significantly. However, the residual urine volume was not increased significantly. The total score on the questionnaires increased significantly. CONCLUSIONS: Results were excellent compared with outcomes of the traditional TOA sling procedure. Proper mesh placement by use of the outer cylinder of a ballpoint pen with less dissection and tension adjustment could improve the success rate of the TOA sling operation.

Cincha transobturatriz con anestesia local para incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo / Tansobturator tape under local anesthesia for urinary stress incontinence

Evaluar la técnica de cura de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo con cincha transobturatriz bajo anestesia local. Estudio descriptivo y prospectivo en 22 pacientes con incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo de la consulta de piso pélvico del Hospital Universitario de Caracas entre abril y noviembre de 2010, a las que se les colocó cincha transobturatriz con anestesia local y sedación consciente complementaria en la mayoría de los casos. El tiempo quirúrgico promedio fue 9,57 min. Dos pacientes toleraron el procedimiento quirúrgico con anestesia local exclusiva, mientras que las otras 20 (90,9 por ciento) requirieron sedación endovenosa, similar a lo descrito en la literatura. El dolor intraoperatorio en promedio fue de 3,18 puntos en la escala visual análoga. El 100 por ciento de las pacientes estuvo satisfecha con el procedimiento anestésico y el 95,5 por ciento lo recomienda. La anestesia local con sedación consciente constituye una técnica tolerable, segura, y rápida para la cura de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo con cincha transobturatriz

To evaluate the transobturator tape procedure for urinary stress incontinence under local anesthesia. Prospective and descriptive study of 22 patients with urinary stress incontinence from the Pelvic Floor Unit of Universitary Hospital of Caracas, between April and November 2010, in whom the transobturator tape procedure was performed under local anesthesia and sedation. Mean surgical time was 9.57 min. Two patients tolerated the surgical procedure with local anesthesia without sedation, while the other 20 (90.9 percent) required intravenous sedation, as described in most publications. Mean intraoperative pain was 3.18 points in the Visual Analogue Scale. One hundred percent of the patients were satisfied with the anesthetic technique, and 95.5 percent would recommend it. Local anesthesia with sedation is a well-tolerated, safe, and fast technique for the surgical treatment of urinary stress incontinence with transobturator tape

TVT versus TVTO: revisão bibliográfica para escolha e implantação da melhor técnica cirúrgica para correção de incontinência urinária de esforço em mulheres no Hospital do Campo Limpo

Objetivo: o presente estudo tem por objetivo comparar o melhor resultado terapêutico das cirúrgias TVT e TVTO para correção da incontinência urinária de esforço, levando em consideração a eficácia terapêutica, tempo cirúrgico e complicações no intra e pós operatórias. (...)

TVT versus TVTO: revisão bibliográfica para escolha e implantação da melhor técnica cirúrgica para correção de incontinência urinária de esforço em mulheres no Hospital do Campo Limpo / TVT versus TVTO: literature review the choice and implementation of best surgical technique for correction of stress urinary incontinence in women in the Hospital do Campo Limpo

Objetivo: o presente estudo tem por objetivo comparar o melhor resultado terapêutico das cirúrgias TVT e TVTO para correção da incontinência urinária de esforço, levando em consideração a eficácia terapêutica, tempo cirúrgico e complicações no intra e pós operatórias...

Tape Shortening for Recurrent Stress Urinary Incontinence After Transobturator Tape Sling: 3-Year Follow-up Results / 대한배뇨장애요실금학회지

PURPOSE: Recently, as the number of transobturator tape (TOT) procedures has increased, recurrence after this procedure has been frequently reported. However, there are no standard guidelines for treatment. We describe our experience with shortening the previously implanted tape in patients with recurrent stress urinary incontinence after the TOT procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We enrolled 10 women who underwent shortening of the previously implanted tape and were followed up for 3 years. Shortening of the previously implanted tape was done by a figure-eight suture with 1-0 Prolene. One year after TOT shortening, we investigated continence status, patient satisfaction by means of a questionnaire, maximal flow rate (Qmax), and postvoid residual urine volume. Three years after TOT shortening, we evaluated continence status and patient satisfaction. RESULTS: The mean period of TOT shortening was 4.2 months (range, 1-12 months) after the TOT procedure. One year after TOT shortening, 7 patients showed complete dryness, 2 patients showed improvement, and 1 patient reported failure. Eight patients were very satisfied or satisfied with the 1-year result after TOT shortening. The mean preoperative and postoperative Qmax were 23.8 and 26.7ml/s, respectively, and there was no significant difference. Three years after TOT shortening, 6 patients showed complete dryness, 2 patients showed improvement, and 2 patients reported failure. Among them,1 had failed from 1 year after TOT shortening and the other had shown 1 year of complete dryness. Eight patients were very satisfied or satisfied and 2 patients were dissatisfied with the 3-year result after TOT shortening. CONCLUSION: Most of the patients who underwent TOT shortening reported satisfaction as well as improvement of incontinence after a 3-year follow up. Therefore, we suggest that TOT shortening may be recommended primarily in patients with recurrent stress urinary incontinence after the TOT sling procedure.

Effects of Transobturator Adjustable Tape Sling Procedure on the Therapeutic Outcome in Patients with Stress Urinary Incontinence and Detrusor Underactivity / 대한배뇨장애요실금학회지

PURPOSE: To evaluate the outcome and efficacy of transobturator adjustable (TOA) tape sling operations on women with intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) and/or detrusor underactivity (DU) combined with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective analysis comprised 60 TOA patients. 30 patients hadDU (Qmax < 15ml/s) and/or ISD (Valsalva leak point pressure;VLPP < 60cmH20) on the preoperative UDS and the rest only had SUI. I-QoL, visual analog scale (VAS), Patient's Perception of Urgency Severity (PPUS), and Self-Assessment/Sandvik Questions were performed before and 1 year after surgery. The mesh tension was controlled at 1 day after surgery. The objective cure rate was defined as no leakage using the cough test with a full bladder. RESULTS: Patients were divided into two groups: Group A:SUI with ISD and/or DU, n=30; Group B:only SUI without ISD and DU, n=30. The two groups showed a difference in Qmax and VLPP preoperatively. Objective success rates were 18 (60.0%) completely cured, 10 (33.3%) improved in Group A, and 23 (76.7%) completely cured, 7 (23.3%) improved in Group B. Three cases needed tape-tension adjustment due to urinary leakage one-day after surgery (2 in Group A, 1 in Group B). There was no postoperative urinary retention. CONCLUSIONS: After TOA for SUI with ISD and/or DU, 3 cases were needed tension adjustment after surgery. TOA procedures seem to be effective and safe, more clinical studies with long-term follow up are required for a definite conclusion.

Preliminary report of Canal Transobturator Tape for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women Over 65 Years

PURPOSE: To access the feasibility of Canal transobturator tape (Canal TOT) for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women over 65 year old. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From August 2006 to December 2008, we reviewed the medical records of 261 patients underwent Canal TOT in Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine in Seoul. This study is a retrospective analysis of the clinical characteristics (age, gravida, parity, body mass index), previous operation history, comorbidity, surgical procedure and operation outcomes. We performed stress test, one hour pad test, urodynamic study, postvoid residual assessment to all patients for diagnosis of SUI. All patients answered self assessment questionnaires (IIQ-7, UDI-6) at 6 months and 12 months after operation. RESULTS: 55 women over 65 years were underwent Canal TOT. Mean follow up was 11+/-4.5 months. Mean age of patients was 70.2+/-3.9 years, gravida 5.8+/-2.3 times, parity 3.9+/-1.5 times and body mass index (BMI) 25.6+/-3.1Kg/m2. 8 patients had got hysterectomy (14.5%). 16 patients (29%) had sling operation (Canal TOT alone), and 39 patients (71%) had Canal TOT combined with vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. The cure rate was 96.4% in 6 months follow up. Leakage after operation were reported by 2 patients (3.6%) and 3 patients (5.5%) transiently suffered from postoperative voiding difficulty. Of whom had incontinence complexed with overactive bladder symptoms (frequency, nocturia, and urgency) 12 patients complained of persistent symptoms after Canal TOT (12/33, 36.4%). The scores from self assessment questionnaires (IIQ-7, UDI-6) at6months after operation were improved significantly. CONCLUSION: Canal TOT is feasible and safe method for SUI in old age. The procedure also shows favorable results when combined with other operations for pelvic organ prolapse.

A Case using Uterine Artery Embolization for the Patient with Uterine Artery Bleeding after Transobturator Tape Operation

The transobturator tape (TOT) procedure is a relatively safer than tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) operation but it may cause vascular injury. Recently we experienced a case using uterine artery embolization for the patient with uterine artery bleeding after TOT.

Comparison between tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and transobturator tape (TOT) with concomitant surgery for pelvic organ prolapse / 대한산부인과학회지

OBJECTIVE: To compare tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and transobturator tape (TOT) for surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) associated with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). METHODS: Two hundred seventy eight consecutive patients affected by SUI associated with POP more than stage II were included in this retrospective study. Cure rate and postoperative complications such as hemoglobin difference between preoperative and postoperative period, vaginal hematoma, bladder and bowel injury, vaginal mesh erosion, urinary retention, de novo urgency, urinary tract infection were compared. Student's t-test and chi square test were used for statistical analysis. A P-value below 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: The number of patients underwent TVT was 145 and TOT was 133. All patients were followed up for more than 12 months. The general characteristics of patients showed no significant difference between the two groups. There was no difference between two groups in cure rate. However, hemoglobin difference (TVT, 2.91+/-0.93 g/dL; TOT, 1.53+/-0.77 g/dL; P=0.04) was higher in TVT group than TOT group and urinary retention within 1 month (TVT, 35.17%; TOT, 21.05; P=0.02), and urinary tract infection (TVT, 11.72%; TOT, 3.75%; P=0.02) more frequently appeared in TVT group than TOT group. Other postoperative complications such as vaginal hematoma (TVT, 6.89%; TOT, 6.76%; P=0.86), bowel injury (TVT, 0%; TOT, 1.5%; P=0.64), vaginal mesh erosion (TVT, 7.58%; TOT, 4.51%; P=0.47), urinary retention after 1 month (TVT, 2.76%; TOT, 3.00%; P=0.35), de novo urgency (TVT 7.58%, TOT: 6.01%, P=0.48) were not different between two groups. CONCLUSION: Both procedures appear to be equally effective in the surgical treatment of SUI associated with POP. However, TOT seems to be a more safe procedure in postoperative complications.

Outcome of mid urethral sling procedures according to age / 대한산부인과학회지

OBJECTIVE: To compare the morbidity and treatment outcomes of mid urethral sling procedures for older women and younger women, and to evaluate whether mid urethral sling procedures can be effectively used in older women. METHODS: This retrospective study included 381 patients who underwent mid urethral sling procedures, tension free vaginal tape (TVT) or transobturator tape (TOT) for urodynamic stress urinary incontinence from March 2000 to June 2006. The patients were divided into two age groups: younger women (30~69 years old) and older women (70~90 years old). Patients were followed up with clinic visits at 1, 3, 6, 12 months, and every year thereafter. RESULTS: 341 (89.7%) were in younger women, 40 (10.5%) in older women. The rates of intra and perioperative complications including hemoglobin difference, urinary retention, UTI, mesh erosion, wound infection were no significant differences between the groups. De novo urgency was more common in older women than younger women (15.9% vs. 30.0%: P0.05) showed no significant differences. CONCLUSION: Our data showed subjective cure rates without any significant increase in intraoperative complications in older women. Postoperative complications of de novo urgency were more common in the older women. Hospital stay and recovery period were short, making TVT and TOT a suitable procedure for all ages.

Preoperative Valsava leak point pressure may not predict outcome of mid-urethral slings: analysis from a randomized controlled trial of retropubic versus transobturator mid-urethral slings

OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that preoperative Valsalva leak point pressure (VLPP) predicts long-term outcome of mid-urethra slings for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred and forty-five patients with SUI were prospectively randomized to two mid-urethra sling treatments: Tension free vaginal tape (TVT) or transobturator tape (TOT). They were followed-up at 3, 6, 12 months post-operatively and then annually for the primary outcome variable, i.e. dry or wet and secondary outcome variables such as scores on the urogenital distress inventory (UDI-6) and the impact of incontinence on quality of life (IIQ-7) questionnaire as well as patient satisfaction as scored on a visual analogue scale (VAS). Preoperative VLPP was correlated with primary and secondary outcome variables. RESULTS: Mean follow-ups were 32 + 12 months (range 12-55) for TVT and 31 + 15 months (range 12-61) for TOT. When patients were analyzed according to VLPP stratification, 95 (65.5 percent) patients showed a VLPP > 60 cm H2O and 50 (34.5 percent) patients had a VLPP < 60 cm H2O. The overall objective cure rates were 75.8 percent for patients with VLPP > 60 cm H2O and 72 percent for those with VLPP < 60 cm H2O (p < 0.619). No significant differences in objective cure rates emerged when patients were stratified for pre-operative VLPP and matched for TOT or TVT procedures: VLPP > 60 cm H2O (82 percent vs. 68.9 percent p < 0.172); VLPP < 60 cm H2O (68 percent vs. 76 percent p < 0.528). CONCLUSIONS: When patients were stratified for preoperative VLPP (< or > of 60 cm H2O), preoperative VLPP was not linked to outcome after TVT or TOT procedures.

Clinical study of complications in the surgical management of stress urinary incontinence using Transobturator tape (TOT) / 대한산부인과학회지

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the complications of Transobturator tape (TOT) in the surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence and their management. METHODS: From March 2005 to October 2007, 206 patients diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence were operated using TOT at Chonnam National University Hospital. We reviewed medical records and analyzed the data according to age, parity, menopausal state, concomitant operations and complications. RESULTS: Mean age of the patients was 52.6+/-10.5 years and mean parity was 2.9+/-1.4. 91 patients (44.2%) were in postmenopausal state and 201 patients (97.6%) had other concomitant gynecologic operations. There were no intraoperative complications such as vaginal injury or bladder perforation. Postoperatively, there were 2 cases (1.0%) of vulva hematoma, 6 cases (2.9%) of urinary retention, 4 cases (1.9%) of de novo urgency and 4 cases (1.9%) of vaginal erosion. CONCLUSION: The surgical treatment using TOT is thought to be safe and effective means for the management of stress urinary incontinence. Although rare, complications may occur, therefore surgeons must be aware of the management of each complications.