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Clinical Trial
. 1995 Apr-Jun;3(2-3):115-8.

Endoscopic retropubic colposuspension: "Retziusscopy" versus laparoscopy--a reasonable enlargement of the operative spectrum in the management of recurrent stress incontinence?

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  • PMID: 7552124
Clinical Trial

Endoscopic retropubic colposuspension: "Retziusscopy" versus laparoscopy--a reasonable enlargement of the operative spectrum in the management of recurrent stress incontinence?

D Wallwiener et al. Endosc Surg Allied Technol. 1995 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

The technical feasibility of the laparoscopic and extraperitoneal approach to the Burch colposuspension for treatment of grade II and III (moderate to severe) stress incontinence was examined in a randomised prospective study. Irrespective of the endoscopic access, two suspension techniques, namely conventional suture and stapler fixation of alloplastic materials, were compared. A total of 20 patients entered this preliminary evaluation. Three complications occurred; a bladder perforation (during laparoscopic dissection of the space of Retzius), a postoperative detrusor instability and transient urinary retention. Both the endoscopic approaches and the suspension procedures employed proved feasible and safe, and presented the advantages of a "minimal access" procedure, with short hospitalisation and rapid recovery. Short-term follow-up (6-12 months) showed subjective and objective results comparable to those of the conventional abdominal Burch colposuspension. Detailed evaluation of the subgroups is not yet feasible, as the number of patients in this preliminary evaluation was too small and follow-up too short. Final evaluation of the entire study population and long-term follow-up will be necessary before these procedures can be generally offered as a therapeutic alternative.

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