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Bladder perforation after TVT-Secur™ procedure: how secure is TVT-Secur™?

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Abstract

Background

A rare but challenging complication of midurethral tape procedures is perforation of the tape through the bladder wall.

Cases

We saw three patients in whom unrecognized bladder perforation during TVT-Secur™ procedures occurred. It took an average follow-up time of 11 months before the bladder perforations were identified by introital ultrasound. Complete excision of the mesh was achieved endoscopically (TURP resectoscope) and/or by traditional vaginal tape removal techniques. Following tape removal, there has been no recurrence of urinary tract infections, and the irritative voiding symptoms have resolved in all three cases.

Conclusions

Bladder perforation after mini-sling procedures can be managed using a combined transurethral/vaginal approach. This technique is minimally invasive, safe, and successful. Careful introital ultrasound should be performed in patients presenting with new lower urinary tract symptoms after sling surgery to avoid delays in diagnosing bladder perforation.

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  1. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Frauenfeld, Switzerland

    Irena Zivanovic, Jakob Eberhard & Volker Viereck

  2. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Lutheran Hospital Hagen-Haspe, Hagen, Germany

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Zivanovic, I., Kociszewski, J., Eberhard, J. et al. Bladder perforation after TVT-Secur™ procedure: how secure is TVT-Secur™?. Arch Gynecol Obstet 289, 131–134 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-013-2968-8

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