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Research Findings from University of Zurich Update Understanding of Urogynecology

Published in Women's Health Weekly, March 29th, 2012

2012 MAR 29 -- "Introduction and hypothesis The purpose of this study is to compare retropubic tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) with transobturator out-in TOT and in-out TVT-O for female stress urinary incontinence. Uroflow rate was primary; continence rates, quality of life (QoL) and complication pattern were secondary endpoints," scientists writing in the International Urogynecology Journal report.

"Methods A prospective randomised trial with 2: 1:1 randomisation at two Swiss teaching hospitals. Patients were followed up at 12 months. Results Eighty TVT, 40 transobturator tape (TOT) and 40 TVT-O were randomised. At 12 months, there was no difference...

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