Long-term subjective results of tension-free vaginal tape operation for female urinary stress incontinence

Karin Glavind, Emilie Glavind, Morten Fenger-Grøn

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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 languageEnglish
JournalInternational Urogynecology Journal
Volume23
Pages (from-to)585-8
Number of pages4
ISSN0937-3462
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

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