A Retrospective Review of Tension-Free Vaginal Tape/Transobturator Tape Procedures Done Concomitantly With Prolapse Repair

Abstract

ObjectiveMidurethral slings have become the standard of care for women with stress urinary incontinence; prolapse repair is often also required. The primary objective of our study was to compare voiding dysfunction rates and the need for reoperation between patients having midurethral sling procedures alone versus those having midurethral sling procedures with concomitant prolapse repair. MethodsWe performed a retrospective chart review over a two-year period in a tertiary urogynaecology clinic. Of 108 charts, 93 had complete data for analysis. ResultsPatients having concomitant prolapse repair had a longer operating time, a longer hospital stay, and a longer time to resume normal voiding in the immediate postoperative period. ConclusionAlthough tension-free vaginal tape or transobturator tape procedures with concomitant prolapse repair have a higher incidence of voiding dysfunction in the immediate postoperative period, we found that this did not persist to the six-week follow-up visit. There appeared to be no greater risk of lasting voiding dysfunction or need for reoperation after concomitant procedures.