Clinical Research

Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Volume: 22 Number: 1 March 22, 2025
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Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of Transobturator Tape (TOT) and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape (TVT) procedures in the treatment of Mixed Urinary Incontinence (MUI), focusing on objective and subjective cure rates, postoperative complications, and quality of life improvements. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary hospital specializing in women's health and education between January 2014 and June 2018. Seventy patients diagnosed with MUI underwent either TOT (n=38) or TVT (n=32) procedures. Preoperative and postoperative data were collected, including demographics, urodynamic parameters, and validated quality of life questionnaires (UDI-6 and IIQ-7). Objective cure was defined as a negative cough stress test and no need for incontinence medication. Subjective cure was determined by UDI-6 scores. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate outcomes and identify factors affecting surgical success. Results: Both TOT and TVT procedures significantly improved quality of life, with no significant difference in objective cure rates (68.4% vs. 65.6%, p=0.804) or postoperative complications between the two groups. Urethral mobility was identified as a positive predictor of objective cure (OR 1.1, p=0.020), while detrusor overactivity negatively impacted surgical success (OR 1.1, p=0.031). Both procedures demonstrated similar efficacy in treating the stress and urge components of MUI. Conclusions: TOT and TVT are equally effective and safe for the short-term treatment of MUI, with low complication rates. Urethral mobility and detrusor overactivity are important factors influencing surgical outcomes. Further large-scale, prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings and optimize patient selection for these procedures.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Clinical Research

Publication Date

March 22, 2025

Submission Date

August 28, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 28, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 22 Number: 1

APA
Kılıç, F., Tercan, C., Yeniocak, A. S., Kokanalı, M. K., & Yeşilyurt, H. (2025). Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, 22(1), 75-81. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1539749
AMA
1.Kılıç F, Tercan C, Yeniocak AS, Kokanalı MK, Yeşilyurt H. Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2025;22(1):75-81. doi:10.38136/jgon.1539749
Chicago
Kılıç, Fatih, Can Tercan, Ali Selçuk Yeniocak, Mahmut Kuntay Kokanalı, and Hüseyin Yeşilyurt. 2025. “Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22 (1): 75-81. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1539749.
EndNote
Kılıç F, Tercan C, Yeniocak AS, Kokanalı MK, Yeşilyurt H (March 1, 2025) Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22 1 75–81.
IEEE
[1]F. Kılıç, C. Tercan, A. S. Yeniocak, M. K. Kokanalı, and H. Yeşilyurt, “Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study”, Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 75–81, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.38136/jgon.1539749.
ISNAD
Kılıç, Fatih - Tercan, Can - Yeniocak, Ali Selçuk - Kokanalı, Mahmut Kuntay - Yeşilyurt, Hüseyin. “Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 22/1 (March 1, 2025): 75-81. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1539749.
JAMA
1.Kılıç F, Tercan C, Yeniocak AS, Kokanalı MK, Yeşilyurt H. Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2025;22:75–81.
MLA
Kılıç, Fatih, et al. “Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik Ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, vol. 22, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 75-81, doi:10.38136/jgon.1539749.
Vancouver
1.Fatih Kılıç, Can Tercan, Ali Selçuk Yeniocak, Mahmut Kuntay Kokanalı, Hüseyin Yeşilyurt. Comparative Outcomes of Transobturator Tape and Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedures in Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi. 2025 Mar. 1;22(1):75-81. doi:10.38136/jgon.1539749