American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jul 2007
Comparative Study Clinical TrialA prospective assessment of overactive bladder symptoms in a cohort of elderly women who underwent transvaginal surgery for advanced pelvic organ prolapse.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of transvaginal prolapse surgery on overactive bladder symptoms in elderly women. ⋯ Vaginal surgery for stage III or IV pelvic organ prolapse significantly reduces overactive bladder symptoms in elderly women. In our cohort, symptom reduction was unrelated to the type of vaginal surgery (obliterative vs reconstructive) or the inclusion of a procedure to treat stress incontinence. Furthermore, preoperative urodynamic findings did not correlate with the presence or absence of overactive bladder symptoms.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jul 2007
Comparative StudyPerioperative complications in obese women vs normal-weight women who undergo vaginal surgery.
The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence of perioperative complications in obese and normal-weight patients who undergo vaginal urogynecologic surgery. ⋯ The overall perioperative complication rate in obese and nonobese women is low, with obesity as an independent risk factor for the development of operative site infections.