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Heidler, S; Ofner-Kopeinig, P; Puchwein, E; Hutterer, GC; Pummer, K; Primus, G.
Quality of Life after SPARC Sling Procedure: A Long-Term Retrospective Analysis.
Urol Int. 2011; 86(4): 424-426.
Doi: 10.1159/000324797
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- Heidler Stefan
- Co-authors Med Uni Graz
- Hutterer Georg
- Ofner-Kopeinig Petra
- Puchwein Erika
- Pummer Karl
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- Introduction: To asses the effects on quality of life (QoL) in women with stress urinary incontinence after a SPARC sling procedure. Methods: This is a long-term retrospective study. The study cohort consisted of 54 women: 46 were available for follow-up examination and 8 were contacted by telephone. Results: The median follow-up was 5.3 years. The QoL assessed by using a visual analogue scale improved significantly from 6.9 at baseline to 2.8. The IIQ-7 (Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-Short Form) general score decreased from an average of 56.7 at baseline to 17.5 at the follow-up investigation. Using the Patient Global Impression of Improvement questionnaire, 57.4% of women characterized themselves as very much better, 20.4% as much better and 11.1% as a little better. Eighty-seven percent of women regarded themselves as satisfied, but 13% were dissatisfied with the outcome of the SPARC sling procedure. Conclusion: In this study a significant and stable long-term improvement in QoL could be observed in women undergoing SPARC sling procedure. Copyright (C) 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel
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