Follow-up of the tension-free vaginal tape operation in everyday practice

Karin Glavind, Jonna Bjørk

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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 languageEnglish
JournalActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Volume92
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)349-51
Number of pages3
ISSN0001-6349
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 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

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