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International Urogynecology Journal

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01-05-2013 | Original Article

Population based trends in procedures following sling surgery for urinary incontinence

Authors: Anne M. Suskind, Samuel R. Kaufman, Rodney L. Dunn, John T. Stoffel, J. Quentin Clemens, Brent K. Hollenbeck

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 5/2013

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

To investigate practice patterns and variation associated with sling removal/revision and urethrolysis on a population level.

Methods

We used CPT 4 codes and the State Ambulatory Surgery Database (SASD) to identify all ambulatory procedures for sling removal/revision and urethrolysis from 2004 to 2009 in Florida. Next, we calculated adjusted rates for these procedures and measured regional variation in rates at the level of the Hospital Service Area (HSA).

Results

During this time period, rates of secondary procedures following slings more than doubled from 3.2 per 100,000 to 6.5 per 100,000 population (p < 0.001). There was a large amount of regional variation, with rates of these procedures varying more than 5-fold across HSAs. Regions that placed more slings did not necessarily have higher rates of secondary procedures following sling placement.

Conclusions

The large amount of variability in rates of secondary procedures following slings signifies considerable uncertainty about the indications for these procedures. Further research is warranted to better explain potential sources for this variation in order to improve the quality of care surrounding midurethral sling placement and the recognition and treatment of its complications.

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Title: Population based trends in procedures following sling surgery for urinary incontinence
Authors: Anne M. Suskind
Samuel R. Kaufman
Rodney L. Dunn
John T. Stoffel
J. Quentin Clemens
Brent K. Hollenbeck
Publication date: 01-05-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 5/2013
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1930-9

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Population based trends in procedures following sling surgery for urinary incontinence

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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