Transobturator Vaginal Tape Inside-Out Procedure for Female Urinary Stress Incontinence

Objective To evaluate the curative effect and safety of transobturator vaginal tape inside-out (TVT-O) for female stress urinary incontinence. Methods 14 cases of female urinary stress incontinence underwent TVT-O procedure were retrospectively reviewd. Results The mean operation time was 20 minutes, average blood loss was 40 ml. In all cases, 2 patients remained slight incontinence after removal of catheters and were relieved without treatment 3～4 days later. All the 14 patients were followed up for 2 to 18 months (mean 8 months), and obtained a satisfactory continence. The main complications included 1 urinary urgency or frequent micturition, 2 slight pain on the lining of the thigh. Conclusion TVT-O is an effective treatment for female urinary stress incontinence with advantages of simple operating, minimal invasion, difinite effect and few complication.