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Tanja Hüsch1, Alexander Kretschmer, Frauke Thomsen
1Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
Urologia Internationalis
|October 26, 2017
Summary
The TiLOOP® male sling is a safe option for male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with a low complication rate. However, its effectiveness in improving SUI was less than the AdVance® male sling.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) significantly impacts quality of life.
- Surgical interventions are common treatment options for male SUI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the TiLOOP® male sling for treating male SUI.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective evaluation of 34 patients treated with the TiLOOP® male sling.
- Assessment of perioperative complications and prospective evaluation of quality of life and satisfaction using validated questionnaires.
- Descriptive statistics for outcome and complication rates; chi-square test for correlation analysis.
Main Results:
- 70.6% of patients had mild or moderate male SUI.
- A low intraoperative complication rate (2.9% urethral injury) and no immediate postoperative complications were observed.
- Mean follow-up was 44.6 months; 61.9% reported SUI improvement, while 38.1% reported no change.
Conclusions:
- The TiLOOP® male sling demonstrates safety in treating male SUI with a low complication profile.
- Functional outcomes of the TiLOOP® were found to be inferior compared to the AdVance® male sling in this patient cohort.
