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The progress in surgical procedures for treating female stress urinary incontinence has led to the development of tension-free techniques such as the trans-obturator tape (TOT). Nonetheless, concerns regarding complications associated with the use of artificial mesh have sparked renewed interest in traditional retropubic suspension techniques (Burch). This study introduces a modified technique that creates lateral tension for the anterior vaginal wall before the conventional suspending to the Cooper ligament, limiting the tension on the urethra and reducing the risk of postoperative urinary voiding dysfunction with the same success rates. This technique offers the advantages of a tension-free procedure while still providing the benefits of retropubic suspension. Moreover, this modified technique eliminates the need for artificial mesh, reducing the risk of associated complications. This promising alternative offers effective support for the urethra and reduces postoperative emptying disorders. However, further research and studies are necessary to validate the long-term efficacy and safety of this modified technique.
This is a randomized controlled clinical trial that aims to collect a sample within two years from the date of approval of the Scientific Research Council at Damascus University. The study will focus on a group of patients who will undergo a Burch colposuspension procedure, which is a surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence. The patients will be randomly divided into two groups.
The first group will undergo a traditional Burch colposuspension, which involves lifting the vagina towards the Cooper ligament. The second group will receive a modified Burch colposuspension, which involves applying lateral tension for the anterior vaginal wall before the routine suspension on the Cooper ligament. The patients will then be followed for at least 3 months.
Data will be collected from the patients included in the study before the surgical operation, and then the patients will be followed up for at least three months after the surgery. The data will be compared between the two groups in terms of voiding dysfunction after surgery, which will be assessed according to International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms ICIQ_FLUTS and by assessing uroflowmetry, urinary retention, and post-void residual (PVR) urine.
Additionally, the recovery from stress incontinence will be compared by using The Patient's Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) and the stress test.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Traditional laparoscopic Burch procedure | Experimental | Patients who were randomized to receive classic laparoscopic Burch colposuspension. |
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| Modified laparoscopic Burch procedure: | Experimental | Patients who were randomized to receive modified laparoscopic Burch colposuspension by applying lateral tension for the anterior vaginal wall before performing traditional anterior vaginal wall suspension toward Cooper's ligament. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Burch colposuspension | Procedure | Peforming two stitches between the anterior vaginal wall and Cooper's ligament. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Subjective voiding dysfunction after surgery, first evaluation | Voiding dysfunction will be assessed by the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF). It is composed of 12 questions, each question with a score from 0 to 4. Thus, the range of overall scores is from 0 to 16, 12, and 20 for filling, obstructive voiding, and incontinence scales, respectively. The total score range is from 0 to 48 for all types of voiding dysfunction after surgery | One week after surgery |
| Urinary peak flow rate after surgery, first evaluation | Urinary peak flow rate will be determined by uroflowmetry, and divided into normal urinary flow rate for any value above or equal to 12 ml/sec, and abnormal urinary flow rate for any value under 12 ml/sec. | One week after surgery |
| Residual urine after surgery, first evaluation | Residual urine will be assessed by ultrasound after voiding. All residual urine below 50 ml is considered insignificant and normal, while any residual urine above 50 ml is considered clinically significant and abnormal. | One week after surgery |
| Urinary retention after surgery, first evaluation | Urinary retention will be assessed by clinical examination and ultrasound. It refers to the inability to void despite having a full bladder. | One week after surgery |
| Subjective voiding dysfunction after surgery, second evaluation | Voiding dysfunction will be assessed by the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF). It is composed of 12 questions, each question with a score from 0 to 4. Thus, the range of overall scores is from 0 to 16, 12, and 20 for filling, obstructive voiding, and incontinence scales, respectively. The total score range is from 0 to 48 for all types of voiding dysfunction after surgery |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Subjective recovery from urinary incontinence, first evaluation | Subjective recovery from urinary incontinence will be assessed by the Patient's Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I). It is an instrument designed to measure a patient's interpretation of symptom changes following intervention. The patient enters his answer on a 7-point scale scored as (1) "very much better," to (7) "very much worse." |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Monosexual research (females with stress urinary incontinence)
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Samir M Enzawi, M.D, Ph.D | dr.enzsamir58@gmail.com | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Damascus university | Damascus | Syria |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 19255563 | Result | Natale F, La Penna C, Saltari M, Piccione E, Cervigni M. Voiding dysfunction after anti-incontinence surgery. Minerva Ginecol. 2009 Apr;61(2):167-72. | |
| 28616112 | Result | Steele SS, Bailly GG. Choosing the right sling for your patient. Can Urol Assoc J. 2017 Jun;11(6Suppl2):S132-S134. doi: 10.5489/cuaj.4635. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014550 | Urinary Incontinence, Stress |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014549 | Urinary Incontinence |
| D014555 | Urination Disorders |
| D014570 | Urologic Diseases |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
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| Modified Burch colposuspension | Procedure | Performing lateral tension for the anterior vaginal wall towards the intersection point of the arcus tendineus and the lower edge of the pubic bone then performing two stitches between the anterior vaginal wall and Cooper's ligament. |
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| One month after surgery |
| Urinary peak flow rate after surgery, second evaluation | Urinary peak flow rate will be determined by uroflowmetry, and divided into normal urinary flow rate for any value above or equal to 12 ml/sec, and abnormal urinary flow rate for any value under 12 ml/sec. | One month after surgery |
| Residual urine after surgery, second evaluation | Residual urine will be assessed by ultrasound after voiding. All residual urine below 50 ml is considered insignificant and normal, while any residual urine above 50 ml is considered clinically significant and abnormal. | One month after surgery |
| Urinary retention after surgery, second evaluation | Urinary retention will be assessed by clinical examination and ultrasound. It refers to the inability to void despite having a full bladder. | One month after surgery |
| Subjective voiding dysfunction after surgery, third evaluation | Voiding dysfunction will be assessed by the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF). It is composed of 12 questions, each question with a score from 0 to 4. Thus, the range of overall scores is from 0 to 16, 12, and 20 for filling, obstructive voiding, and incontinence scales, respectively. The total score range is from 0 to 48 for all types of voiding dysfunction after surgery | Three months after surgery |
| Urinary peak flow rate after surgery, third evaluation | Urinary peak flow rate will be determined by uroflowmetry, and divided into normal urinary flow rate for any value above or equal to 12 ml/sec, and abnormal urinary flow rate for any value under 12 ml/sec. | Three months after surgery |
| Residual urine after surgery, third evaluation | Residual urine will be assessed by ultrasound after voiding. All residual urine below 50 ml is considered insignificant and normal, while any residual urine above 50 ml is considered clinically significant and abnormal. | Three months after surgery |
| Urinary retention after surgery, third evaluation | Urinary retention will be assessed by clinical examination and ultrasound. It refers to the inability to void despite having a full bladder. | Three months after surgery |
| one week after surgery |
| Objective recovery from urinary incontinence, first evaluation | Objective recovery will be assessed by a urinary stress test by filling the bladder and telling the patient to make an effort and cough and repeat it three times. The negative test is considered an objective recovery | one week after surgery |
| Subjective recovery from urinary incontinence, second evaluation | Subjective recovery from urinary incontinence will be assessed by the Patient's Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I). It is an instrument designed to measure a patient's interpretation of symptom changes following intervention. The patient enters his answer on a 7-point scale scored as (1) "very much better," to (7) "very much worse." | One month after surgery |
| Objective recovery from urinary incontinence, second evaluation | Objective recovery will be assessed by a urinary stress test by filling the bladder and telling the patient to make an effort and cough and repeat it three times. The negative test is considered an objective recovery | One month after surgery |
| Subjective recovery from urinary incontinence, third evaluation | Subjective recovery from urinary incontinence will be assessed by the Patient's Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I). It is an instrument designed to measure a patient's interpretation of symptom changes following intervention. The patient enters his answer on a 7-point scale scored as (1) "very much better," to (7) "very much worse." | three months after surgery |
| Objective recovery from urinary incontinence, third evaluation | Objective recovery will be assessed by a urinary stress test by filling the bladder and telling the patient to make an effort and cough and repeat it three times. The negative test is considered an objective recovery | three months after surgery |
| 32282600 | Result | Sassani JC, Artsen AM, Moalli PA, Bradley MS. Temporal Trends of Urogynecologic Mesh Reports to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Obstet Gynecol. 2020 May;135(5):1084-1090. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003805. |
| 27287606 | Result | Karlovsky ME. How to Avoid and Deal with Pelvic Mesh Litigation. Curr Urol Rep. 2016 Aug;17(8):55. doi: 10.1007/s11934-016-0613-3. |
| 26894607 | Result | Barr SA, Thomas A, Potter S, Melick CF, Gavard JA, McLennan MT. Incidence of successful voiding and predictors of early voiding dysfunction after retropubic sling. Int Urogynecol J. 2016 Aug;27(8):1209-14. doi: 10.1007/s00192-016-2972-1. Epub 2016 Feb 19. |
| 32767826 | Result | Valdevenito JP, Mercado-Campero A, Naser M, Castro D, Ledesma M, Arribillaga L. Voiding dynamics in women with urinary incontinence but without voiding symptoms. Neurourol Urodyn. 2020 Nov;39(8):2223-2229. doi: 10.1002/nau.24475. Epub 2020 Aug 7. |
| D005261 |
| Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
| D059411 | Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms |
| D020924 | Urological Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |