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International Urogynecology Journal

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01-05-2011 | Original Article

Impact of Prolift procedure on bladder function and symptoms in women with pelvic organ prolapse

Authors: Tsung-Hsien Su, Po-En Liu, Hui-Hsuan Lau, Wen-Chu Huang, Tzu-Yin Lin, Ching-Hung Hsieh

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 5/2011

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

This study aims to investigate the impact of the Prolift procedure on bladder function and symptoms in women with pelvic organ prolapse.

Methods

Seventy-one consecutive patients who underwent the Prolift procedure were evaluated on the subjective reporting of symptoms and objective urodynamic measurements pre- and 1 year postoperatively.

Results

Subjective symptoms significantly improved after surgery included frequency, urgency incontinence, straining to void, incomplete bladder emptying, and poor urine stream but the incidence of stress urinary incontinence was unchanged. Compared with preoperative urodynamic measurements, the residual urine volume, maximal bladder capacity, and urethral closure pressure significantly decreased postoperatively.

Conclusions

After 1-year follow-up, the Prolift procedure resulted in reduced storage function and impaired bladder capacity urodynamically, but emptying function improved. Lower urinary tract symptoms were significantly improved, except for an unchanged incidence of stress urinary incontinence. Women should be informed of the possible impacts before the procedure.

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Title: Impact of Prolift procedure on bladder function and symptoms in women with pelvic organ prolapse
Authors: Tsung-Hsien Su
Po-En Liu
Hui-Hsuan Lau
Wen-Chu Huang
Tzu-Yin Lin
Ching-Hung Hsieh
Publication date: 01-05-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 5/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-1326-7

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Impact of Prolift procedure on bladder function and symptoms in women with pelvic organ prolapse

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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