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01-07-2009 | Original Article

The benefit of early mobilisation of tension-free vaginal tape in the treatment of post-operative voiding dysfunction

Authors: Natalia Price, Alex Slack, Su-Yen Khong, Ian Currie, Simon Jackson

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 7/2009

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of early mobilisation of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) in cases of post-operative voiding dysfunction.

Methods

Thirty-three consecutive cases of early mobilisation of TVT to treat post-operative voiding dysfunction were analysed retrospectively. In each case, the TVT was mobilised and loosened without dividing it, under general anaesthesia, within 2 weeks after the original procedure.

Results

Voiding function subsequently returned to normal in 29 out of 33 women with no recurrence of original stress incontinence. The four remaining women had the tape divided.

Conclusions

The study shows that early mobilisation of the TVT allows rapid resolution of post-operative voiding dysfunction without compromising the outcome of the original continence procedure.

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Title: The benefit of early mobilisation of tension-free vaginal tape in the treatment of post-operative voiding dysfunction
Authors: Natalia Price
Alex Slack
Su-Yen Khong
Ian Currie
Simon Jackson
Publication date: 01-07-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 7/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0858-1

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The benefit of early mobilisation of tension-free vaginal tape in the treatment of post-operative voiding dysfunction

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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