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Pelvic floor dysfunction after Burch colposuspension--a comprehensive study. Part I.

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  • 1Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University Hospital, 581-85 Linköping, Sweden. preben.kjolhede@lio.se

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
|August 16, 2005
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Women who had Burch colposuspension surgery experienced more voiding dysfunction and genital prolapse symptoms long-term compared to controls. Comprehensive pelvic floor disorder treatment is crucial.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders

Background:

  • Burch colposuspension (Bc) is a surgical procedure for stress urinary incontinence.
  • Long-term outcomes regarding pelvic floor function after Bc are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate long-term voiding dysfunction and genital prolapse symptoms after Burch colposuspension.
  • To compare these symptoms with an age-matched normal population.

Main Methods:

  • A follow-up study involving 190 patients who underwent Bc between 1980-1988.
  • 305 age-matched control women were randomly selected from the general population.
  • Participants completed a questionnaire in 1998 assessing pelvic floor function; univariate and multivariate analyses were performed.

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Main Results:

  • Patients who had Bc showed significantly higher prevalence and frequency of urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, and voiding difficulties.
  • Genital prolapse symptoms were more common in the Bc group, despite higher rates of prolapse surgery.
  • Factors like parity, high BMI, heavy lifting, chronic pulmonary diseases, hiatus hernias, and hysterectomy were more prevalent in the Bc group.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term follow-up reveals substantial pelvic floor dysfunction, including voiding dysfunction and genital prolapse symptoms, in patients after Burch colposuspension compared to the general population.
  • This underscores the necessity of a comprehensive approach to treating pelvic floor disorders.
  • Further scientific research focusing on comprehensive pelvic floor disorder studies is needed.