Voiding Dysfunction in the Postoperative Period Following Placement of the TVT

University of Rochester2 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how often women have problems passing their urine (voiding) after TVT (Tension Free Vaginal Tape) surgery. This will help us to better understand normal voiding function after surgery as well as to find factors that may help us predict who will have problems after surgery.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Voiding Dysfunction

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of stress incontinence, diagnosis must be confirmed by cough stress test or multichannel urodynamics * Undergoing minimally invasive sling procedure - TVT (by transvaginal or surpapubic approach) * Must be competent to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * No diagnosis of stress urinary incontinence * Undergoing minimally invasive sling procedure by route other than TVT * Undergoing any other pelvic organ prolapse repair procedures * Pregnancy * Known voiding dysfunction preoperatively

Locations (1)

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Post-void residual volume

Time frame: Pre-operative and post-operative periods

Secondary Outcomes

2-day voiding diary, uroflow, standardized questionnaires

Time frame: Pre-operatively and post-operatively

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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