Acta chirurgica Iugoslavica 2014 Volume 61, Issue 1, Pages: 81-84
https://doi.org/10.2298/ACI1401081P
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Tension free vaginal tape (TVT) vs transobturator tape(TOT) complications and outcomes
Potić Milan (Clinical center Niš, Clinic of urology, Niš)
Ignjatović Ivan (Clinical center Niš, Clinic of urology, Niš)
Bašić Dragoslav (Clinical center Niš, Clinic of urology, Niš)
Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is managed with both TVT and
TOT. The TVT route of placement could result in a higher complication rate.
The aim of this study is to analyze and compare outcomes and complications of
TVT and TOT in SUI treatment. Methods: Prospective study in 64 women with
isolated SUI was validated through Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6),
Incontinence Impact questionnaire (IIQ-7) and International Continence Impact
Questionnaire (ICIQ5-SF). Intraoperative and postoperative complications were
noted. Patients were considered cured when negative on stress test and with
no need for additional surgery during follow up, after one and three months.
Results: The cure rates for both TVT 26/30 (86,6%) and TOT 30/34 (88,2) were
comparable. Higher rates of bleeding, bladder perforations, pain and
dyspareunia are recorded in TVT group. Quality of life graded on the
questionnaire basis proved significant improvement in both procedures.
Conclusion: Both TVT and TOT have comparable cure results in the treatment of
SUI. The TOT is equally effective in the SUI treatment with significantly
lower complication incidence.
Keywords: stress incontinence, impact questionnaire, slingplasty
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