Search for dissertations about: "colposuspension"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the word colposuspension.

2. 1. Evaluation of surgical methods for treatment of female stress urinary incontinence

   Author : Maud Ankardal; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : urinary incontinence; female; surgery; colposuspension; laparoscopic; laparoscopy; tension-free vaginal tape; stress urinary incontinence; mixed urinary incontinence; quality of life; long term results; health care costs; cost analyses; health priorities; vaginal surgery; Sweden;

   Abstract : Aims: Paper I & II: To compare the subjective and objective results of open Burch colposuspension and laparoscopic colposuspension using sutures or mesh and staples in randomised trials. Paper III: To assess the short and long term results of the Tension-free Vaginal Tape (TVT)-procedure in a large observational study and to identify factors predictive of successful outcome. READ MORE

4. 2. Burch colposuspension and the pelvic floor

   Author : Preben Kirkegaard Kjølhede; Ian Milson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : The Burch colposuspension is a surgical method for treatment of stress urinary incontinence, which has become popular due to a high cure-rate. A number of patients, however, develop recurrent urinary incontinence after the colposuspension, or other disabling conditions, such as genital prolapse or voiding difficulties. READ MORE

5. 3. Stress urinary incontinence among women. Aspects of risk factors, evaluation and surgical treatment

   Author : Jan Persson; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; andrology; gynaecology; Obstetrics; minimally invasive surgery.; evaluation; risk factors; Female stress urinary incontinence; reproduction; sexuality; Obstetrik; gynekologi; andrologi; reproduktion; sexualitet;

   Abstract : The etiology of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is unclear. By linking three nationwide medical registries we evaluated maternal and obstetric factors associated with later SUI surgery. Surgery for SUI was strongly associated with vaginal delivery, but not with pregnancy as such. READ MORE

6. 4. Female urinary incontinence. A study on heredity, urodynamic and hormonal factors and the evaluation of a novel surgical technique

   Author : Maria Andrada; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Female urinary incontience; pelvic organ prolapse; pelvic floor disorders; urodynamics; urethral parameters at rest; surgical outcome; serum estradiol; perimenopause; TVT; TVT-Secur; familial aggregation; risk for surgery; first grade relatives;

   Abstract : Abstract Pelvic floor disorders (PFD) represent a major public health issue worldwide. Aims of this work Study I: to investigate associations between preoperative resting urethral parameters (MUCP, FL and CA) and objective outcome of laparoscopic colposuspension and, if possible, to identify cutoff values useful in clinical practice. READ MORE

7. 5. Clinical and epidemiological aspects of pelvic floor dysfunction

   Author : Gunilla Tegerstedt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Questionnaire; prevalence; risk factors; genuine stress incontinence; pelvic organ prolapse;

   Abstract : The overall objective of this thesis was to estimate the prevalence of symptomatic pelvic floor disorders, to study associations with putative risk factors and to evaluate surgical procedures for this condition. Methods: Thirteen questions for identifying POP were constructed, and from these five questions were identified to in combination have a sensitivity of 92. READ MORE