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01-08-2009 | Original Article

Prophylactic Burch colposuspension at the time of abdominal sacrocolpopexy: a survey of current practice patterns

Authors: Matthew J. Aungst, Thaddeus D. Mamienski, Todd S. Albright, Christopher M. Zahn, John R. Fischer

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 8/2009

Abstract

Introduction

The purpose of this study was to determine the utilization of the prophylactic Burch procedure with abdominal sacrocolpopexy since the publication of the Colpopexy and Urinary Reduction Efforts (CARE) trial.

Methods

Using an Internet survey, 1,134 members of the American Urogynecological Society (AUGS) were contacted in May 2008 and questioned regarding their practice patterns to prevent de novo stress incontinence after sacrocolpopexy.

Results

Two hundred sixty-six responses were obtained for a 23% response rate. Of the 235 respondents actively performing sacrocolpopexies, 133 (57%) would not perform a prophylactic Burch colposuspension at the time of sacrocolpopexy in a woman without symptoms of stress urinary incontinence. Respondents were more likely to perform a prophylactic Burch if it had been more than 6 years since they completed residency or fellowship training.

Conclusions

Prophylactic Burch colposuspension at the time of abdominal sacrocolpopexy has not been uniformly implemented into clinical practice by AUGS members since the publication of the CARE Trial.

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Title: Prophylactic Burch colposuspension at the time of abdominal sacrocolpopexy: a survey of current practice patterns
Authors: Matthew J. Aungst
Thaddeus D. Mamienski
Todd S. Albright
Christopher M. Zahn
John R. Fischer
Publication date: 01-08-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 8/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0881-2

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Prophylactic Burch colposuspension at the time of abdominal sacrocolpopexy: a survey of current practice patterns

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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