INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and overall safety of the Ajust® Adjustable Single-Incision Sling in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence.
METHODS:This was a prospective, multicenter study conducted in women diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence. The Ajust® Sling was implanted and patients were followed postoperatively for up to 29 months. Evaluations were performed to assess postoperative rate of continence, complications, and patient quality of life (QOL).
RESULTS:From November 2008 through May 2009, 52 patients were enrolled and underwent a procedure to implant the Ajust® Sling. Overall, 86.3 % of the patients who successfully received the Ajust® Sling demonstrated total restoration or improvement of continence at the last study visit. QOL scores related to global bladder feeling and lifestyle improved. Only one patient reported the occurrence of mild pain which resolved without treatment or sequelae.
CONCLUSIONS: In long-term follow-up, the Ajust® Sling was safe and effective, restoring or improving continence in 86.3 % of patients.
Written by:
Naumann G, Hagemeier T, Zachmann S, Al-Ani A, Albrich S, Skala C, Laterza R, Linaberry M, Koelbl H. Are you the author?
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Langenbeckstrasse 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany.
Reference: Int Urogynecol J. 2012 Jun 16. Epub ahead of print.
doi: 10.1007/s00192-012-1843-7
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 22707009
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