The transobturator tape (TOT). A minimally-invasive procedure for the treatment of female urinary stress incontinence

Der Urologe. Ausg. A
A GunnemannR Thiel

Abstract

The transobturator tape, a new technique for the treatment of female urinary stress incontinence, was evaluated with a 1 year follow-up.A total of 124 patients were treated with a low elasticity polypropylene tape according to the technique described by Delorme. The operative procedure is described step by step. All patients were followed-up after 3, 6 and 12 months. No intra-operative complications were observed. After 12 months 88.7% of the patients were cured and an additional 6.4% showed improvement. The transobturator technique (from exterior to interior) is, given proven indications and an exact consideration of the instructions, a simple, safe and efficient surgical procedure for the treatment of female urinary stress incontinence. The technique avoids complications such as bladder, intestinal and vascular lesions. It is suitable for genuine incontinence and patients with recurrent stress incontinence.

Citations

Sep 28, 2007·Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics·Ziad AtassiFelix Flock
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May 1, 2007·European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology·Artur J JakimiukKrzysztof Szafranko

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