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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 8/2012

01-08-2012 | Original Article

What do we do when a midurethral tape fails? Rediscovery of open colposuspension as a salvage continence operation

Authors: Ilias Giarenis, Heleni Mastoroudes, Linda Cardozo, Dudley Robinson

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 8/2012

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Our aim was to evaluate the outcome of open colposuspension for women with urodynamic stress incontinence who had previously undergone a failed midurethral tape.

Methods

A retrospective study of 13 women who had undergone open colposuspension after a failed midurethral tape was conducted.

Results

At a median follow-up of 12 months, subjective and objective cure rate were 85% and 77%, respectively. Thirty percent of the women developed de novo detrusor overactivity that responded to antimuscarinic treatment. Long-term voiding difficulty was observed in only one patient, who performed clean intermittent self-catheterization for 3 months. Posterior vaginal wall prolapse requiring pelvic floor repair was found in three women (23%) postoperatively.

Conclusions

Open colposuspension is an effective option for treating persistent or recurrent stress urinary incontinence after failed midurethral tape, with a high success rate.
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Metadata
Title
What do we do when a midurethral tape fails? Rediscovery of open colposuspension as a salvage continence operation
Authors
Ilias Giarenis
Heleni Mastoroudes
Linda Cardozo
Dudley Robinson
Publication date
01-08-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 8/2012
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1720-4

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