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A modified Raz bladder neck suspension operation (transvaginal Burch)

I Gilja1, S Sarac, M Radej

  • 1Department of Urology, General Hospital Sveti Duh, Zagreb, Croatia.

The Journal of Urology
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This study on genuine stress urinary incontinence found that the Raz needle suspension procedure, anchoring sutures to the iliopectineal ligament, achieved continence in 80-85% of female patients after three years.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Genuine stress urinary incontinence (SUI) significantly impacts women's quality of life.
  • Current surgical treatments aim to restore urethral support and improve continence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Raz needle suspension with iliopectineal ligament fixation for treating female SUI.
  • To assess the long-term (3-year) continence rates and influencing factors.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 36 female patients with genuine SUI underwent the Raz needle suspension procedure.
  • Suspension sutures were fixed to the iliopectineal ligament (transvaginal Burch approach).
  • Continence was assessed at 3-year follow-up.

Main Results:

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  • Continence was achieved in 80% to 85% of patients at the 3-year follow-up.
  • Fixation to the iliopectineal ligament aimed for static suspension, independent of patient activity.

    • Conclusions:

    • Fixation of suspension sutures to the iliopectineal ligament appears to favorably influence long-term results in SUI treatment.
    • This technique offers a promising option for managing female stress urinary incontinence.