Transvaginal colposuspension. a series of 49 cases
Darai, E.; Benachi, A.; Meicler, P.; Colau, J.C.
Revue Francaise de Gynecologie et d'Obstetrique 89(1): 7-10
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-290X PMID: 8134765 Document Number: 424757
Retrospective study from january 1991 to May 1993 of 49 patients undergoing transvaginal colposuspension (TVC) for urinary stress incontinence (USI). 14 TVC performed using Raz's technique, including 11 with non absorbable suture material. 35 TVC were performed by longitudinal incision, including 26 with non-absorbable suture material. Peroperative complications: 3 accidental bladder lesions (6.1%), 2 hemorrhages during detachment of Retzius (4%). Postoperative complications: temperature over 38 degrees in 10 cases (17%), 3 urinary tract infections (5.1%), 1 phlebitis (post sacro-spino-fixation). Functional results: 3 early failures at 2 months (93.9% good results). TVC is a simple technique for dealing with USI but longer follow-up is necessary for its invalidation.