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Roland Csorba1, Rudolf Lampé, Dezso Simó
1Debreceni Egyetem, Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum Szülészeti és Nogyógyászati Klinika, Debrecen. csorbaroland@freemail.hu
Orvosi Hetilap
|August 28, 2007
Summary
The Trans-Obturator Tape (TOT) procedure effectively treats urinary incontinence in women, offering a minimally invasive surgical option with a short hospital stay and low complication rates.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Surgical Innovation
Context:
- Urinary incontinence affects nearly 30% of adult European women.
- Stress urinary incontinence is a common condition requiring effective treatment.
- The Trans-Obturator Tape (TOT) implant represents a novel surgical approach.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of the Trans-Obturator Tape (TOT) procedure for treating urinary incontinence.
- To assess patient outcomes and satisfaction following TOT implantation.
Summary:
- 150 adult women underwent TOT implantation for urinary incontinence.
- The procedure demonstrated significant improvement in symptom severity scores post-operation.
- High patient satisfaction rates (87.6% excellent or good) were reported, with a low morbidity rate.
Impact:
- The TOT procedure is a viable, minimally invasive treatment for urinary incontinence.
- It offers a quick surgical solution with a short hospital stay.
- This technique contributes to improved quality of life for women suffering from incontinence.
