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01-02-2010 | Original Article

The role of urethral hypermobility and intrinsic sphincteric deficiency on the outcome of transobturator tape procedure: a prospective study with 2-year follow-up

Authors: Berna Haliloglu, Ates Karateke, Hakan Coksuer, Hakan Peker, Cetin Cam

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) and urethral hypermobility on the outcome of the transobturator tape (TOT).

Methods

Sixty-five women were divided into three groups: group I, ISD with hypermobile urethra (n = 18); group II, ISD with fixed urethra (n = 16); and group III, hypermobile urethra without ISD (n = 31). Cure of stress urinary incontinence was defined if the patient had negative cough stress test. Cure and improvement rates were compared at 6, 12, and 24 months.

Results

The cure and improvement rates of groups I and III were similar at 6, 12, and 24 months (96.1% vs 96.6%, 96.1% vs 96.6%, and 87.5 vs %96.4%, respectively). Group II had the lowest cure and improvement rates (68.7%, 66.7%, and 66.7%, respectively).

Conclusion

A lack of urethral hypermobility may be a risk factor for TOT failure.

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Title: The role of urethral hypermobility and intrinsic sphincteric deficiency on the outcome of transobturator tape procedure: a prospective study with 2-year follow-up
Authors: Berna Haliloglu
Ates Karateke
Hakan Coksuer
Hakan Peker
Cetin Cam
Publication date: 01-02-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-1010-y

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The role of urethral hypermobility and intrinsic sphincteric deficiency on the outcome of transobturator tape procedure: a prospective study with 2-year follow-up

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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