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Autologous Versus Synthetic Versus Biological Sling for Trans-obturator Correction of Urinary Stress Incontinence

Phase 4
Conditions
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Interventions
Procedure: Autologous transobturator tape procedure
Procedure: Synthetic transobturator tape procedure
Procedure: Biological transobturator tape procedure
Registration Number
NCT00744198
Lead Sponsor
University Magna Graecia
Brief Summary

The treatment of urinary stress incontinence with trans-obturator approach, know as transobturatory tape (TOT), is a largely used sling-adopting procedures. The efficacy and safety of this minimally invasive surgery have been demonstrated, also in comparison with similar procedures, i.e transvaginal tape (TVT).

To date the results of TOT in terms of efficacy and safety described in literature mainly refer to procedure in which synthetic materials are used, whereas few data regarding the use of biological materials are available. Moreover, despite the well known benefits of the available synthetic and eterologue kit, their use may be limited by the high cost of these materials. At this proposal it can be suggested as alternative option the possibility to perform the procedure using an autologous tissue, i.e. rectus fascia, and reusable introductory needles. Based on these considerations the aim of this trial will be to compare autologous, synthetic and biological mesh for TOT in women with urinary stress incontinence.

Detailed Description

Women with genuine stress urinary incontinence will be enrolled and randomized in three groups (arm 1, arm 2, arm 3). All patients will be treated with a transobturatory approach, in patients of arm 1 will be used an autologous tissue and reusable introductory needles, in patients of arm 2 will be used a synthetic kit whereas in arm 3 will be a biological kit .

All eligible patients will undergo baseline assessment consisting of anthropometric, clinical, hormonal, urodynamic, and ultrasonographic evaluations. During the study, the surgical outcomes, the clinical subjective and objective efficacy data, and the adverse experiences will be evaluated in each patient.

Data will be analyzed using the intention-to-treat principle and a P value of 0.05 or less will be considered significant.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
8
Inclusion Criteria
  • Genuine stress urinary incontinence by self report, examination and test
  • Urethral hypermobility
  • Eligible for all three surgical procedures
  • Ambulatory
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnancy
  • <12 months post-partum
  • Systemic disease and/or drugs known to affect bladder function
  • Current chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • Urethral diverticulum, augmentation cytoplasty, or artificial sphincter
  • Recent pelvic surgery
  • Severe genuine stress incontinence (loss of urine with minimal physical activity) with associated prolapse equal to or more than second degree
  • Previous pelvic or anti-incontinence surgery
  • History of severe abdominopelvic infections
  • Known extensive abdominopelvic adhesions
  • Detrusor instability and/or intrinsic sphincter dysfunction
  • Other gynaecologic pathologies (eg, fibroids, ovarian cysts)
  • BMI >30

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1Autologous transobturator tape procedureAutologous sling
2Synthetic transobturator tape procedureSynthetic sling
3Biological transobturator tape procedureBiological sling
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cure rate12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intra-operative complication rateone day
Postoperative complications rate12 months
Failure rate12 months
Recurrence rate12 months
Quality of life12 months
Sexual function12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

"Pugliese" Hospital

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Catanzaro, Italy

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