Retropubic (TVT) versus transobturator (TVT-O) tension-free vaginal tape: five-year results of the Austrian randomized trial
T Aigmueller, A Tammaa, E Hanzal, W Umek, S Kropshofer, P Lang, G Ralph, P Riss, D Koelle, K Jundt, K Tamussino, V Bjelic-Radisic · Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2014 · Heft 06
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Objective: Five year results of a randomized controlled trial comparing objective and subjective outcomes of TVT with those of TVT-O as primary treatment for stress urinary incontinence. Methods: Prospective, randomized controlled trial at 25 centers in Austria and Germany (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT 00441454). Clinical, urodynamic and quality of life assessment was performed preoperatively and 5 years after surgery. Statistical analysis: intention to treat, per protocol; chi-square test, t-test, Fisher's exact test, ANOVA. Results: A total of 569 women were randomized to retropubic or transobturator TVT and 331 pat…
