Retropubic Hydrodissection and Trocar-induced Bladder Perforation During Retropubic Midurethral Slings

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Bladder Perforation Retropubic Midurethral Sling Retropubic Hydrodissection
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
300 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Massachusetts, Worcester · Other
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About This Trial
Retropubic midurethral slings are a common and effective treatment for stress urine incontinence. The trocar that is attached to the mesh material can hit the bladder which is called a perforation. While there are no known long-term adverse outcomes from trocar-induced bladder perforations, it can prolong operative time and bleeding. At academic institutions, it has been reported that trocar-induc…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * scheduled for retropubic midurethral sling Exclusion Criteria: * cognitive or intellectual impairment that would hinder ability to complete questionnaires or be consented * having concurrent surgery for malignancy
Contacts

Emily Wu, MD

508-334-9840

emily.wu@umassmemorial.org

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