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Ripa F, Enikeev D, Talyshinskii A, Juliebø-Jones P, Tzelves L, Kallidonis P, Somani B. Should endoscopic laser excision be offered as the first-line management for patients with eroded mesh? Outcomes of a systematic review of literature. Curr Opin Urol 2024; 34:135-144. [PMID: 37933676 DOI: 10.1097/mou.0000000000001146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Mesh erosions following previous synthetic sling/mesh surgery for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) have become increasingly common. This systematic review provides evidence for the role of laser excision as a first-line management in patients with eroded mesh. RECENT FINDINGS Fourteen articles (173 patients) were included for the final review. Among these, 138 patients (79.8%) were submitted to trans-urethral laser excision of eroded urethral/bladder mesh over a median time to presentation of 36.6 months. Over a median follow-up of 23.6 months, 88 (63.7%) reported a complete resolution, 32 (23.2%) reported persistence or recurrence of SUI and 17 (12.3%) presented with recurrent mesh erosion. The success rate after a single endoscopic procedure was 66.5, vs. 93.5% after additional endoscopic procedures, with only 9 (6.6%) requiring open surgical excision. Overall, there were seven (5.1%) postoperative complications including two urethrovaginal fistulas, two UTIs and haematuria each, and one case of urethral diverticulum. SUMMARY Laser excision of eroded mid-urethral slings into either the bladder or urethra is a challenging complication of minimally invasive incontinence surgery. Laser excision was able to achieve a good success rate with single or staged endoscopic procedure with a low risk of complication. It represents a valid first treatment option, although patients should be managed in mesh referral centres in collaboration with uro-gynaecology teams.
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- Francesco Ripa
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Urology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Urology Department, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Urology, Astana Medical University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Urology Haukeland and Department of Clinical Medicine, University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Urology, University College of London Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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Juhl C, Thimm MH, Glavind K. Impact on urinary incontinence after management of complications related to a retropubic midurethral sling. Int Urogynecol J 2023; 34:2767-2774. [PMID: 37470797 PMCID: PMC10682045 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05600-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The most common complications to midurethral sling (MUS) operations for stress urinary incontinence are postoperative urinary retention (POUR), vaginal MUS exposure, and urgency. They are well described but consensus regarding their management is missing. An evaluation of the treatment of POUR, exposure and urgency after the MUS procedure in our department was implemented. Incontinence status after treatment of complications was evaluated. METHODS A review of the medical records of women undergoing MUS procedures from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2021 (n = 329). RESULTS A total of 279 women (85%) had no complications. Fifty women had one or more complications. Twenty-three women (7%) experienced POUR. Final treatment in 9 women was clean intermittent self-catheterization (CISC). All remained continent. Nine women had the MUS mobilized. This was successful in 8 women who remained continent. Six women had their MUS incised (one after unsuccessful mobilization). Four became incontinent again and 2 remained continent. Eight women had vaginal MUS exposure. Seven attempted recovering of the MUS. This was successful in 3 patients. The remaining had a partial MUS removal. Only 33% remained continent after removal. Ten patients developed de novo urge, but only 2 needed medication. CONCLUSIONS Mobilization of the MUS must be considered the optimal treatment for POUR when CISC fails. It is the most effective intervention with the best effect on POUR and the lowest risk of incontinence. Concerning vaginal exposure, a trial of recovering should be attempted as the risk of incontinence when undergoing a partial removal of the MUS is considerable.
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- Caroline Juhl
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Aalborg University Hospital, Reberbansgade 15, 9000, Aalborg, Denmark.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Aalborg University Hospital, Reberbansgade 15, 9000, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Aalborg University Hospital, Reberbansgade 15, 9000, Aalborg, Denmark
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Kalra S, Hota S, Kumar Pal A, Dorairajan LN, Kodakkattil Sreenivasan S, Narkhede V. Is a Mesh Really a Mess: A Self-Tailored Polypropylene Mesh as a Retropubic Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Under Local Anesthesia in a Tertiary Healthcare Center Experience in India. Cureus 2023; 15:e43957. [PMID: 37746427 PMCID: PMC10516445 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Objective The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of performing retropubic mid-urethral transvaginal tape (TVT) with self-tailored ordinary polypropylene mesh (STOM) under sedation and local anesthesia in female patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The second objective was to evaluate perioperative and immediate postoperative complications, success rates, and cost-effectivity. Materials and methods Forty-two subjects treated for stress urinary incontinence using STOM under local anesthesia were reviewed. Pre- and postoperative evaluation included assessment of valid questionnaires such as the urogenital distress inventory (UDI) and medical, epidemiologic, and social aspects of aging incontinence questionnaire (MESA), uroflowmetry in all cases, and urodynamics in some instances. Success rates and complications were compared with published studies. Results The mean operating time was 27 mins, and the median visual analog scale (VAS) score at 12 hours was three. Postoperative MESA and UDI scores had significant improvement. The mean hospital stay was 18 hours. Mean preoperative and postoperative Q max had no significant difference. With a mean follow-up of 27.32±3.29 months, the cure was seen in 38 patients (90.4%), improvement in three patients (0.07%), and failure in one patient (0.02%). Mesh-related complications (extrusion) occurred in one patient. The sling cost was reduced from approximately $500 (Gynecare TVT sling; Ethicon Inc., Somerville, NJ, USA) to $12.44 (Ethicon 15 x 7.6 cm Prolene (polypropylene mesh); Ethicon Inc., Somerville, NJ, USA) in our study. Conclusion Performing TVT with STOM under sedation and local anesthesia as a daycare procedure was feasible and cost-effective, has a high success rate, and was associated with minimal complications. It should be considered in developing countries with vast patient burdens, such as India.
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- Sidhartha Kalra
- Urology and Renal Transplantation, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, IND
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- Urology and Renal Transplantation, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, IND
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- Urology and Renal Transplantation, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, IND
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- Urology and Renal Transplantation, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, IND
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- Urology and Renal Transplantation, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, IND
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Jiang C, Zhang S, Chen J, Zhang Y, Cai K, Chen W, Wu Y, Liang C. Significance of 4D US parameters for the clinical treatment of female patients with stress urinary incontinence. Front Surg 2023; 10:1126293. [PMID: 37545841 PMCID: PMC10401039 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1126293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) that has been associated with abnormal pelvic floor muscle function or morphology is a common condition. This research aimed to study the impact of the four-dimensional (4D) pelvic floor ultrasound on the treatment of female patients with clinical diagnosis of SUI and to evaluate its clinical significance on SUI. Methods We enrolled 51 women with SUI. Before transobturator suburethral tape procedures, the patients underwent 4D pelvic floor ultrasonography. The measurements include residual urine volume, bladder detrusor thickness in resting state, the vertical distance from the bladder neck to the posterior inferior edge of pubic symphysis at rest and Valsalva movement, posterior angle of bladder urethra, and urethral rotation angle. The degree of movement of the bladder neck (the difference between the vertical distance from the bladder neck to the posterior inferior edge of the pubic symphysis under the resting state and the maximum Valsalva movement) and the formation of a funnel at the internal orifice of the urethra were calculated. Results The mean bladder detrusor thickness was 2.6 ± 0.9 mm, the vertical distance from the bladder neck to the posterior inferior edge of pubic symphysis was 27.7 ± 4.5 mm, the posterior angle of the bladder was 122.7 ± 18.9°, the vertical distance from the rectal ampulla to the posterior inferior edge of pubic symphysis was 18.5 ± 4.6 mm, and the mean area of hiatus of the levator ani muscle was 22.1 ± 6.0 cm2. The mean posterior angle of the bladder on Valsalva was 159.3 ± 23.1°, and the mean urethral rotation angle was 67.2 ± 21.4°. Conclusions The 4D pelvic floor ultrasound is a reliable method in evaluating preoperational morphological characteristics of patients with SUI. With the help of the 4D pelvic floor ultrasound, the individualized treatment regimen can be developed and, more importantly, the inappropriate surgical decision can be avoided.
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- Changqin Jiang
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- The Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Genitourinary Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Braga A, Caccia G, Papadia A, Castronovo F, Salvatore S, Scancarello C, Torella M, Ghezzi F, Serati M. The subjective and objective very long-term outcomes of TVT in the COVID era: A 20-year follow-up. Int Urogynecol J 2022; 33:947-953. [PMID: 35230479 PMCID: PMC8886556 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-022-05094-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Introduction and hypothesis Few studies in literature have assessed the long-term durability and mesh-related complications of mid-urethral slings (MUSs). The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of retro-pubic tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) 20 years after implantation for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Methods A prospective observational study was conducted in two urogynaecologic units in two countries. All the patients involved were consecutive women with urodynamically proven pure SUI treated by TVT. The patients underwent preoperative clinical and urodynamic evaluations. Subjective outcomes, objective outcomes and adverse events were recorded during the follow-up period. Results Fifty-two patients underwent a TVT surgical procedure. Twenty years after surgery, 32 out of 36 patients (88.8%) declared themselves cured (p = 0.98). Similarly, 33 out of these 36 patients (91.7%) were objectively cured (p = 0.98). No significant deterioration of subjective and objective cure rates was observed over time (p for trend 0.50 and 0.48). Fifteen of the 36 patients (41.6%) at the 20-year follow-up reported the onset of de novo overactive bladder (OAB) (p = 0.004). No significant vaginal bladder or urethral erosion or de novo dyspareunia was recorded and no patient required tape release or resection during this period. The cause of death of seven out of ten women who died in the last year of the follow-up period was coronavirus disease 19 (COVID 19). Conclusions The 20-year results of this study showed that TVT is a highly effective and safe option for the treatment of SUI. The impact of COVID 19 on the mortality rate of elderly women has drastically reduced the number of eligible patients for future evaluations in our region.
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- Andrea Braga
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EOC - Beata Vergine Hospital, Mendrisio, Switzerland. .,Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EOC - Beata Vergine Hospital, Mendrisio, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EOC - Civico Hospital, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EOC - Beata Vergine Hospital, Mendrisio, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Gyanecology, Obstetric and Reproductive Science, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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Schmitt M, Tricard T, Saussine C. [Voiding dysfunction after TVT: A 20-year experience TVT-placement under local anesthesia and sedation]. Prog Urol 2021; 32:268-275. [PMID: 34916134 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Trans-vaginal tape has become the gold standard for the cure of urinary stress incontinence, but post-operative voiding dysfunction is frequently reported. The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence of voiding dysfunction, dysuria, chronic urinary retention, and necessity of reoperation after retropubic TVT placement under local anaesthesia and sedation. MATERIAL AND METHOD We perform a retrospective study of a cohort of patient treated with the placement of a retropubic TVT under local anaesthesia and sedation between 1999 and 2019 for a SUI. Post-operative voiding dysfunction and necessity of reoperation were reviewed to access the principal aim of this study. RESULTS Three hundred and two patients who met the eligibility criteria were included in the study. At 3 months, the dysuria rate and chronic urinary retention rate was 4.3% and 1%. At 12 months it was 2.6% and 0.3% respectively. The 12-month sling section rate was 1% and long-term self-catherization rate was 0.3%. The objective cure rate was 93% and subjective cure was 92%. CONCLUSION TVT placement under local anaesthesia and sedation resulted in few voiding dysfunctions at medium/long-term, necessity of re-operation for refractory obstructive disorder and well functional results. Even if these results support more frequent use of this type of anaesthesia, it would be interesting to be able to follow them in a prospective study to conclude. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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- M Schmitt
- Service de chirurgie urologique, nouvel hôpital civil, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, 1, place de l'Hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg, France.
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- Service de chirurgie urologique, nouvel hôpital civil, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, 1, place de l'Hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de chirurgie urologique, nouvel hôpital civil, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, 1, place de l'Hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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