Treatment of female stress urinary incontinence by tension-free vaginal tape
- VernacularTitle:无张力性吊带术治疗女性压力性尿失禁
- Author:
Lixin QIAN
;
Hongfei WU
;
Min GU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Urinary incontinence;
Woman;
Tension-free vaginal tape
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the effectiveness of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) for female stress urinary incontinence. Methods Thirteen cases of stress urinary incontinence confirmed by urodynamics examinations underwent treatment with tension-free vaginal tape through the anterior vaginal wall under an epidural anesthesia. The patients were positioned in the lithotomy position. Dissection was performed alongside the urethra bilaterally by way of the anterior vaginal wall. A TVT suprapubic tape was passed through the lower abdominal wall and was positioned and adjusted. Results The operation time was 15~45 min (mean, 35 min). Follow-up observations for 6~24 months (mean, 13 months) in 13 cases revealed 12 cases of cure and 1 case of improvement. No recurrent urinary incontinence or dysuria was noted. Conclusions Treatment with TVT is a simple, effective and minimally invasive procedure for stress urinary incontinence, with a short operative time and a quick postoperative recovery.
