Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The aim of the study was to evaluate the subjective outcome between 1 and 5 years after tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) operation and the need for follow-up. METHODS: A prospective questionnaire study was performed including questions about incontinence, urinary tract infection, emptying problems, the wish for a clinical control and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF). RESULTS: One hundred seventy-three patients were included. There were more patients with subjective recurrent stress incontinence over the years, but ICIQ-SF was unchanged. There was no rise in patients reporting urge incontinence over the years. Only 11.4% of the patients wished for a clinical control at some time. CONCLUSION: The TVT operation showed a slight degree of subjective deterioration between 1 and 5 years after the operation; however, the ICIQ-SF was unchanged. There seems to be no need for long-term follow-up at the operating department.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Urogynecology Journal |
Volume | 23 |
Pages (from-to) | 585-8 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0937-3462 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |