The TVT procedure as second-line anti-incontinence surgery for TVT-obturator failure patients

Menahem Neuman

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Abstract

AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the TVT procedure as a second-line anti-incontinence operation for TVT-obturator failure patients. METHODS: Five patients with a urodynamic-diagnosed TVT-obturator procedure therapeutic failure had a TVT operation. Follow-up periods lasted 3 to 11 months. RESULTS: The 5 TVT patients were completely dry, intraoperative diagnostic cystoscopies were unremarkable, and no perioperative complications were recorded. CONCLUSIONS: The TVT procedure is a safe, easy-to-perform, and effective second-line operation for the cure of post-TVT-obturator persistent urinary stress incontinence. However, long-term data collection is required before drawing solid conclusions regarding this surgical approach for women diagnosed with TVT-obturator failure.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)161-163
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Pelvic Medicine and Surgery
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • TVT
  • TVT-obturator
  • Therapeutic failure

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