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Incontinence-related quality of life and sexual function following the tension-free vaginal tape versus the “inside–out” tension-free vaginal tape obturator

Authors: Miles Murphy, Heather van Raalte, Eduardo Mercurio, Robin Haff, Barbara Wiseman, Vincent R. Lucente

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 4/2008

Abstract

The objective of this cohort study was to compare morbidity, quality of life, and sexual function in stress-incontinent women treated with tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) versus tension-free vaginal tape obturator (TVT-O) in a group of 329. Preoperative scores of the Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) were compared to those from a mailed, postoperative questionnaire. The Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) and three additional questions were also included in the mailing. Of the initial 329 patients, 239 (73%) completed the questionnaire with a mean follow-up of 14.7 months. Complications, return to normal voiding, and operative time were less in the TVT-O group. Postoperative PISQ-12 scores and improvements in the UDI-6 and IIQ-7 were comparable between groups. The TVT-O procedure appears to be as effective in improving incontinence-related quality of life as the TVT. No differences in sexual function were demonstrated between groups.

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Title: Incontinence-related quality of life and sexual function following the tension-free vaginal tape versus the “inside–out” tension-free vaginal tape obturator
Authors: Miles Murphy
Heather van Raalte
Eduardo Mercurio
Robin Haff
Barbara Wiseman
Vincent R. Lucente
Publication date: 01-04-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-007-0482-x

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Incontinence-related quality of life and sexual function following the tension-free vaginal tape versus the “inside–out” tension-free vaginal tape obturator

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