Abstract
A retrospective study was performed on clinical follow-up after tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) operations for urinary stress incontinence in our department. Uncomplicated cases of TVT were followed with a telephone interview performed by a specialized nurse three months postoperatively and complex cases with a clinical examination after three months. During one year, 85/117 (73%) were followed by telephone interview and 32/117 (27%) clinically. Of those with a scheduled telephone interview, 73 (86%) were satisfied and without complications, while 12 had a clinical consultation either before or after the interview. Two patients with a scheduled telephone interview developed voiding dysfunction and contacted the operating department. Selecting uncomplicated cases for telephone interview after TVT operation is feasible for the majority of cases.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 349-51 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0001-6349 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2013 |
Keywords
- Denmark
- Female
- Humans
- Interviews as Topic
- Nurse's Role
- Patient Satisfaction
- Physical Examination
- Physician's Role
- Postoperative Care
- Questionnaires
- Retrospective Studies
- Suburethral Slings
- Time Factors
- Urinary Incontinence, Stress
- Urination Disorders