Minimally Invasive Pervaginam Procedures for the Treatment of Female Stress Incontinence Using a New Pubic Bone Anchoring System

The purpose of this ongoing study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new minimally invasive pervaginam cystourethropexy and sling procedures for the treatment of female genuine stress urinary incontinence. A total of 75 women (mean age, 52.8 years) underwent either a cystourethropexy or a sling procedure. A miniature bone anchor and a staple-like bone anchor driver were used for the fixation of periurethral tissue or a xenogenic sling to the pubic bone. With a mean follow-up of eight months, 61 patients (82%) were completely cured of stress incontinence, 10 (14%) reported a more than 50% decrease in pad usage, and 4 patients showed failure early following surgery. The exclusively pervaginam cystourethropexy and sling procedures are minimally invasive, safe, and effective. Further experience and longer follow-up are necessary to establish their role in the treatment of women with stress urinary incontinence.     

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。     

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.     

Recurrent suprapubic abscess and vaginal fistula after anterior intravaginal slingplasty

Anterior intravaginal slingplasty is a widely used procedure for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. After the operation, defective wound healing, infection, and fistula formation may follow. We present an unusual complication of anterior IVS that is recurrent suprapubic abscess and vaginal fistula formation in a 72-year-old woman. Fistulography was obtained and revealed a fistula tract extending from the suprapubic incision through the entire length of the mesh. Removal of the mesh and obliteration of the fistula tract was performed. Although the symptoms were relieved, the patient started to have episodes of stress urinary incontinence three weeks after the procedure.     

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.     

Sexual Functions in Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence After Mid-Urethral Sling Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Randomized and Non-Randomized Studies

BackgroundStress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common, distressing health issue which affects many women. Mid-urethral sling (MUS) surgeries are recommended as gold standard interventions, although evidence regarding their impact on female sexual function remains controversial.AimTo provide high-quality evidence of the impact of MUS surgeries on sexual functions in women with SUI.MethodsA systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library was conducted to identify studies assessing the effect of MUS treatments on sexual functions in women with SUI. The included studies were prospective randomized or non-randomized trials which assessed patients using 2 validated questionnaires, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12). Pre- and postoperative data regarding sexual function were extracted. Meta-analysis of comparable data was performed using Review Manager (version 5.3) software.Main outcome measuresThe relationship between MUS interventions and sexual functions was analyzed by pooling weighted mean differences (WMD) with 95% CI from studies which used either the FSFI or PISQ-12 questionnaires, before and after receiving surgical interventions.ResultsOf the 22 eligible studies, 13 utilized FSFI and 9 adopted the PISQ-12. Pooled analysis indicates that 6-month postoperative PISQ-12 scores were significantly higher than preoperative scores (WMD −3.31 points; 95% CI −5.32 to −1.30; P = .001). Similar results were found at the 12-month juncture (WMD −3.30 points; 95% CI −6.01 to −0.58; P = .02) and at 24 months (WMD −4.44 points; 95% CI −5.45 to −3.44; P < .00001). Likewise, pooled postoperative FSFI total scores were significantly higher than preoperative scores at 6 months (WMD −2.22 points; 95% CI −3.36 to −1.08; P = .00001) and 12 months (WMD −3.49 points; 95% CI −5.96 to −1.02; P = .006). Postoperative FSFI sub-scores also suggest that desire, arousal, orgasm, lubrication, satisfaction, and pain during sexual intercourse significantly improved postoperatively (all P < .05). Moreover, combined evidence highlighted a significant reduction in coital incontinence postoperatively (risk ratio 5.78; 95% CI 3.16–10.58; P < .00001).Clinical ImplicationsThese assessment tools might be more appropriately used to create opportunities for counseling.Strengths & LimitationsWe encountered substantial heterogeneity and insufficient long term follow-up data. There is also a distinct lack of standards, in terms of data recording and reporting across this evidence base which adds to the problems with the PISQ-12 and FSFI which, even though validated, appear unsophisticated and not necessarily fit-for-purpose.ConclusionThis meta-analysis confirms that sexual functions do improve after MUS surgeries for women with SUI.Lai S, Diao T, Zhang W, et al. Sexual Functions in Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence After Mid-Urethral Sling Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Randomized and Non-Randomized Studies. J Sex Med 2020;17:1956–1970.     

Urodynamic changes after tension-free sling procedures: Mycromesh-Plus® vs TVT sling®

Assortments of suburethral sling procedures have become increasingly important in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study compared a consecutive series of patients undergoing two types of no-tension, midurethral sling procedures: a traditional pubovaginal technique and graft (modified polytetrafluoroethylene graft; Mycromesh-Plus® [MMP]) and the more recently introduced tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) sling. We observed for differences in success rates, urodynamic parameters, and complications of the two procedures. One group received a MMP sling, which was placed at the midurethra without tension. The other group underwent a minimally invasive TVT sling. Multichannel urodynamic studies were performed pre- and postoperatively. Cure rates for SUI were similar for the two groups (95 vs 95%). Urgency and urge incontinence symptoms improved substantially in both groups. Comparison of pre- and postoperative urodynamic indices demonstrated no differences in changes in average functional urethral lengths, changes in maximum urethral closure pressures, or improvement in pressure transmission ratios. Both groups showed a decrease in urethral mobility postoperatively. However, the TVT group demonstrated a lesser degree of change. While the TVT group did spontaneously void earlier than the MMP group (5.7 vs 9.7 days, p?相似文献