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International Urogynecology Journal

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01-03-2011 | Original Article

Outcome of tension-free obturator tape procedures in obese and overweight women

Authors: Po-En Liu, Chin-Hui Su, Hui-Hsuan Lau, Ru-Jhu Chang, Wen-Chu Huang, Tsung-Hsien Su

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 3/2011

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Little data are available on the outcome of tension-free obturator tape (TVT-O) procedures in obese and overweight women. We hypothesized that the subjective and objective outcomes of TVT-O in women with a higher body mass index (BMI) would differ from those with a lower BMI.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the records of 129 patients who had undergone TVT-O, stratifying by BMI into normal weight (n = 39), overweight (n = 58), and obese (n = 32) groups. We compared pre- and postoperative evaluations, including subjective and objective outcome of TVT-O, complications, and quality of life assessed by validated questionnaires.

Results

The median follow-up was 24 months. There were no significant differences between groups in terms of objective cure rate and subjective success, quality of life scores, or postoperative complications.

Conclusion

BMI did not influence the outcome of TVT-O procedures at a median of 24 months after surgery.

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Title: Outcome of tension-free obturator tape procedures in obese and overweight women
Authors: Po-En Liu
Chin-Hui Su
Hui-Hsuan Lau
Ru-Jhu Chang
Wen-Chu Huang
Tsung-Hsien Su
Publication date: 01-03-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 3/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-1311-1

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Outcome of tension-free obturator tape procedures in obese and overweight women

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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