Videourodynamic assessment of the Stamey procedure for stress incontinence
Fifty-three patients underwent the Stamey procedure after stress incontinence was demonstrated by videourodynamic assessment. It was possible to repeat this assessment in 45 patients post-operatively; 58% were shown to be continent and in 20% the leakage was less. Failed operations were unrelated to...
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Published in | British journal of urology Vol. 62; no. 6; p. 550 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
England
01.12.1988
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Summary: | Fifty-three patients underwent the Stamey procedure after stress incontinence was demonstrated by videourodynamic assessment. It was possible to repeat this assessment in 45 patients post-operatively; 58% were shown to be continent and in 20% the leakage was less. Failed operations were unrelated to age, weight, parity, degree of bladder neck descent or previous pelvic surgery. Coexisting detrusor instability was not a contraindication to surgery. Delayed voiding was common immediately after surgery but voiding problems were not encountered once micturition had been re-established. Although a significant objective failure rate was demonstrated, the Stamey procedure has many advantages and it can be recommended as first-line treatment in cases of stress incontinence. |
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ISSN: | 0007-1331 |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1464-410X.1988.tb04424.x |