The inside-out trans-obturator sling: a novel surgical technique for the treatment of male urinary incontinence

Objectives

To describe a new sling procedure for treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after radical prostatectomy (RP) and prospectively evaluate its short-term safety and efficacy.

Methods

The sling technique uses specific instruments and a polypropylene mesh with two arms that are passed inside to outside through the obturator foramens, pulled for compressing the bulbar urethra upward, and tied to each other across the midline. Patients with detrusor overactivity were excluded. Baseline and follow-up evaluations included uroflowmetry and continence and quality of life (QoL) questionnaires. Cure was defined by no pad use and improvement by a number of pads/d ≤2 and reduced by at least 50%. Complications were recorded.

Results

From April 2006 through February 2007, 20 consecutive patients suffering from post-RP SUI underwent the sling procedure using the same operative protocol. Preoperatively, 3 (15%), 11 (55%), and 6 (25%) patients were using 2, 3–5, and >5 pads/d, respectively. The procedure was preceded by an endoscopic urethrotomy in four patients. No perioperative complication was noted; three patients required suprapubic catheterization. At 6 mo, nine (45%) patients were cured and eight others (40%) were improved (1 pad/d). QoL was significantly enhanced and 80% of patients were moderately to completely satisfied with the procedure. Preoperative and postoperative maximum flow rate and postvoid residual values were not statistically different. No sling infection, urethra erosion, persistent pain, or neurologic complications were observed.

Conclusions

The inside-out trans-obturator sling procedure appears to be safe and efficient at short term. Further studies are warranted to determine long-term outcome.     

悬吊运动疗法治疗肩周炎的临床疗效观察

目的：探讨SET（悬吊运动疗法）对肩周炎患者疼痛及运动功能的影响。方法：对80例肩周炎患者,随机分成传统理疗组（A组）40人和SET治疗组（B组）40人。传统理疗组采用按摩和中频电疗,SET治疗组采用悬吊运动治疗。分别于入组时,治疗2周末,采用视觉模拟评分（VAS）和关节活动度（ROM）评分进行肩关节疼痛和运动功能的评定。结果：治疗2周末,B组的各项评分均显著高于A组（P〈0.05）。结论：SET治疗较传统的理疗法更能显著改善肩周炎患者的疼痛及运动功能受限等临床症状,值得临床推广。     

悬吊运动联合弹拨疗法治疗产后慢性腰背痛78例临床观察

目的:观察悬吊运动联合弹拨疗法治疗产后慢性腰背痛的临床疗效。方法:选取78例患者为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为A组(悬吊组)、B组(弹拨组)、C组(结合组),每组各26例。A组采用悬吊运动治疗,B组采用弹拨疗法治疗,C组采用悬吊运动疗法与弹拨疗法相结合。1次/d,5次/w,连续治疗4 w为1疗程,共观察1个疗程。分别于治疗前及治疗后观察患者的视觉模拟评分(VAS)、日本骨科学会(Japanese Orthopaedic Association,JOA)下背痛评分、腰大肌、腰方肌和腹横肌厚度的变化。结果:3组VAS评分均较治疗前有所降低(P<0.05),JOA评分均较治疗前有所增高(P<0.05),差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05);C组VAS、JOA评分的变化程度显著大于A、B组(P<0.05);超声探查腰大肌,腰方肌及腹横肌厚度的变化,治疗后的腰大肌及腰方肌厚度较治疗前增加(P<0.05),且C组明显优于A组和B组(P<0.05);治疗后的腹横肌厚度较治疗前无明显变化(P>0.05)。结论:悬吊运动联合弹拨疗法治疗产后慢性腰背痛有显著疗效。     

The anatomy of midurethral slings and dynamics of neurovascular injury

The aim of this study was to investigate the course of midurethral slings using tension-free vaginal tape. The TVT procedure was performed on six fresh pelves, measurements were obtained, and the structures were cross-referenced in 16 embalmed pelves. The midurethral sling enters the suburethral tissue 2.2–3 cm caudad to the internal urethral meatus, pierces the paraurethral musculature and vascular plexus, and exits 2±0.5 cm from the midline lateral to the point of insertion of the arcus tendineus fasciae pelvis. On the pubic tubercle the sling is 4±0.5 cm, 4±1 cm and 6±1 cm from the accessory obturator, the inferior epigastric and the external iliac vessels, respectively. The critical angle of error resulting in the external iliac vessel injury is 7–15°. A current knowledge of pelvic anatomy may help the surgeon avoid the neural and vascular structures that are in the path of the sling.Editorial Comment: The authors are to be commended for the completion of a detailed observational study further investigating the course of the TVT tunneler during placement of the sling material. An unpublished study reported by Walters et al. found similar relationships between the TVT tunneler and the surrounding pelvic vasculature. Both of these studies highlight the importance of avoiding excessive lateral deviation or rotation of the TVT tunneler during placement.The conceptualization of a dynamic pelvic anatomy in relation to the advancing tip of a midurethral sling trocar is advocated to lessen intraoperative complications.S. Abbas Shobeiri can also be reached at     

悬吊运动联合姿势控制训练对亚急性期脑卒中患者运动功能的影响

目的:观察悬吊系列运动联合姿势控制训练对脑卒中偏瘫患者运动功能的影响。方法:将100例脑卒中偏瘫患者随机分成观察组和对照组各50例,2组均接受常规康复训练,包括肌力训练、神经发育疗法、本体神经肌肉促进技术、平衡训练等,观察组在此基础上增加悬吊系列运动以及姿势控制训练。分别于治疗前和治疗后,采用Sheikh评定量表、Holden步行功能分级(FAC)、改良Barthel指数(MBI)、简式Fugl-Meyer运动功能评定量表(FMA)、Berg平衡量表(BBS)进行评估。结果:治疗6周后,2组Sheikh、MBI、BBS、FAC和FMA评分均较治疗前明显提高(均P0.05),且观察组高于对照组(均P0.05)。结论:以悬吊系列运动和姿势控制训练为基础的核心肌群控制训练可促进亚急性期脑卒中偏瘫患者的运动功能的恢复。     

悬吊技术联合Mulligan手法对膝骨关节炎老年人群运动后疼痛的康复效果

目的 探究悬吊技术联合Mulligan手法用于膝骨关节炎老年人运动后膝关节疼痛康复的效果.方法 选取84例单侧膝关节运动后疼痛的膝骨关节炎老年患者,依据随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组,各42例.对照组给予常规物理治疗与悬吊训练治疗,观察组在对照组基础上给予Mulligan技术治疗.比较两组治疗开始前与治疗后视觉模拟评分(VAS)疼痛评分、QOL-BREF评分、LEFS下肢功能评分、膝关节功能评分、关节活动度、四头肌与腘绳肌肌力.结果 两组治疗后VAS评分明显降低(P<0.05),且观察组VAS评分明显低于对照组(P<0.05).两组治疗后QOL-BREF评分/LEFS评分、膝关节功能评分、关节活动度、四头肌与腘绳肌肌力较治疗前明显提高(P<0.05),且治疗后观察组QOL-BREF评分/LEFS评分、膝关节功能评分、关节活动度、四头肌与腘绳肌肌力明显高于对照组(P<0.05).结论 对于膝关节运动后疼痛的膝骨关节炎老年患者,悬吊技术联合Mulligan手法,能有效缓解膝关节疼痛、促进膝关节功能恢复,提高患者生活质量.     

The impact of hoist sling fabrics on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users: A comparative study

Aim of the studyTo evaluate the effect of three sling fabrics on gluteal interface pressure whilst sitting in a population of wheelchair users and to compare these to data previously collected in a pilot study with a healthy population.Materials and methodsA repeated measures experimental design was used with 32 adult wheelchair users (15 women, 17 men). Healthy population pilot study consisted of 61 participants (51 women, 10 men) recruited from staff and students at The University of Salford.MethodsGluteal pressures at six pressure zones were recorded using the X-sensor PX100 pressure sensor at 30 s intervals for 10 min. Data were collected in 4 conditions with participants seated in a standardised chair, followed by the chair with slings made of three different fabrics.ResultsThe spacer fabric reduced the mean gluteal pressure more effectively than slipfit and polyester (p = 0.014 and p = 0.01 respectively, 95%CI) and reduced peak pressure at the left ischial tuberosity and coccyx when compared to the slipfit (p = 0.003 and p = 0.005) with the wheelchair users. When comparing data with the pilot study, the mean gluteal pressure and peak pressures at the ischial tuberosities and coccyx were significantly higher in the wheelchair user group (p < 0.005).ConclusionThe fabric identified as the most effective in reducing mean and peak pressures in both groups was the spacer fabric, suggesting that a spacer fabric sling is more likely to reduce the risk of pressure ulcer development.This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.     

TVT-O for the Treatment of Pure Urodynamic Stress Incontinence: Efficacy,Adverse Effects,and Prognostic Factors at 5-Year Follow-up

Background

Inside-out tension-free vaginal transobturator tape (TVT-O) is currently one of the most effective and popular procedures for the surgical treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI), but data reporting long-term outcomes are scarce.

Objective

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of TVT-O 5-yr implantation for management of pure SUI in women.

Design, setting, and participants

A prospective observational study was conducted in four tertiary reference centers. Consecutive women presenting with urodynamically proven, pure SUI treated by TVT-O were included. Patients with mixed incontinence and/or anatomic evidence of pelvic organ prolapse were excluded.

Intervention

TVT-O implantation without any associated procedure.

Outcome measurements and statistical analysis

Data regarding subjective outcomes (International Consultation on Incontinence-Short Form [ICIQ-SF], Patient Global Impression of Improvement, patient satisfaction scores), objective cure (stress test) rates, and adverse events were collected during follow-up. Multivariable analyses were performed to investigate outcomes.

Results and limitations

Of the 191 women included, 21 (11.0%) had previously undergone a failed anti-incontinence surgical procedure. Six (3.1%) patients were lost to follow-up. The 5-yr subjective and objective cure rates were 90.3% and 90.8%, respectively. De novo overactive bladder (OAB) was reported by 24.3% of patients at 5-yr follow-up. Median ICIQ-SF score significantly improved from 17 (interquartile range [IQR]:16–17) preoperatively to 0 (IQR: 0–2) (p < 0.0001).Failure of a previous anti-incontinence procedure was the only independent predictor of subjective recurrence of SUI (hazard ratio [HR]: 4.4; p = 0.009) or objective (HR: 3.7; p = 0.02). No predictive factor of de novo OAB was identified.

Conclusions

TVT-O implantation is a highly effective option for the treatment of women with pure SUI, showing a very high cure rate and a low incidence of complications after 5-yr follow-up.