Abstract
Objective: We sought to compare the development of paraurethral banding and subsequent dyspareunia in women undergoing either a transobturator (TO) or retropubic (RP) sling. Study Design: We conducted a retrospective cohort study comparing women treated with either a TO or RP sling during a 10-month period. Results: A total of 25 TO sling patients and 28 RP sling patients were compared in the study. Paraurethral banding was observed in 13/25 (52%) of the TO group compared with none in the RP group (P < .001). Although no difference was noted in overall female sexual function index scores, de novo internal dyspareunia was reported in 4/17 (24%) of the TO group and none in the RP group (P = .04). Paraurethral banding was observed in all patients reporting dyspareunia. Conclusion: We have identified paraurethral banding as a previously unreported complication of the TO sling. Surgeons should be aware of paraurethral banding and subsequent internal dyspareunia as a potential complication.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 481.e1-481.e5 |
Journal | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Volume | 202 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- complications
- dyspareunia
- female sexual function
- tension-free vaginal tape
- transobturator tape
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology