The efficacy and complications of retropubic tension-free vaginal tapes after 20 years: A prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Long-term data regarding risks associated with tension-free vaginal tapes (TVT) are sparse, and where available are limited to small numbers. We analyse patient-reported outcomes of TVT after 16-24 years.

Design

Prospective observational study.

Setting

Single-centre study in a tertiary referral urogynaecology unit.

Population

A cohort of 350 women who had a TVT inserted between 1999 and 2004, in which 96% had urodynamically proven stress incontinence.

Methods

Postal questionnaire survey using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire, a visual analogue scale and a yes/no question as to whether they would have the procedure again.

Main outcome measures

The primary outcome was cure of stress urinary incontinence, which w

SUBMITTER: O'Leary BD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087949 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature