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Prague medical report, 2009
The aim of this study was to determine whether low values of VLPP (Valsava Leak Point Pressure) a... more The aim of this study was to determine whether low values of VLPP (Valsava Leak Point Pressure) and low values of MUCP (Maximal Urethral Closure Pressure) before operation can predict quality of life (QOL) after anti-incontinence surgery. 72 stress incontinent women were included in this study. All women underwent anti-incontinent surgery. We compared the quality of life using I-QOL (Incontinence Quality of Life) assessment with parameters of urodynamic measurement VLPP and MUCP The women filled in an I-QOL questionnaire before surgery and three month afterwards. As in other studies, low preoperative value of the VLPP < or =60 cmH2O was not related to a statistically lower quality of life (average I-QOL for VLPP < or =60 cmH2O was 38.4 and 48.9 for VLPP > 60 cmH2O). We did not find statistically significant lower quality of life in women with MUCP < or =20 cmH2O (average I-QOL 38.2, and for MUCP > 20 39.7). The quality of life was significantly changed after successfu...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2009
The objective of the study was to ascertain the long-term efficacy of TVT procedure in the treatm... more The objective of the study was to ascertain the long-term efficacy of TVT procedure in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Prospective observational study. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and the General University Hospital, Prague, EuroMISE centre of the Academy of Science, Prague. 111 women with urodynamically proven stress incontinence who had undergone a TVT operation were included in the study; patients suffering with the mixed type of incontinence were included as well while a major prolapse of anterior vaginal wall (POP-Q II and more) was applied as the exclusion criterion. An overall pre-operation examination was carried out, including urodynamic and ultrasound examination, while the patients also completed an i-QOL quality of life questionnaire. The success of the operation was assessed using objective and subjective parameters. Occurrence of post-operation complications was correlated to the pre-operation mob...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2007
The aim of the article is to present a new, minimally invasive sling procedure for the treatment ... more The aim of the article is to present a new, minimally invasive sling procedure for the treatment of the stress urinary incontinence in women--the TVT S System (tension-free vaginal tape secure system). Cross-sectional clinical study. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic, 1 LF UK and VFN, Prague. We present the technique employed in the operation, the examination procedure including US examination before and after the operation, at rest and during Valsalva manoeuvre, and the subjective and objective outcome in our group. This study is intended to determine the curative effect and the complications associated with TVT S procedure. The clinical study included 15 women with previously untreated stress urinary incontinence. Their mean age was 53.1, mean body mass index (BMI) 27.73, and mean parity 1.86. The tape was placed ten times in a "Hammock" position and five times in a "U" position. All patients are between one and three months after the operation. The curative r...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2013
Overactive bladder is chronic disease with high prevalence rate (9-42%). This syndrome requires l... more Overactive bladder is chronic disease with high prevalence rate (9-42%). This syndrome requires longterm therapy but the persistence of this treatment in comparison with other chronic diseases as diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis etc. is low. Accorging many studies the persistence variability is high and could be influenced by regional circumstanses. We desided to analyze real situation in parasympatolytics persitance in two years period in Czech Republic based on registry of health insurance company. We analyzed data between 2009 and 2010 of all clients of health insurance company where they fullfil their prescribtion. We analyzed the persistence in one year period in different periods of the year and within one year. In comparison of the same period between those two year there was a trend of increase of prescription but it was not significant: 1306(SD 56.3) vs 1410 (SD 68.1) - p = 0.056. Prescription of the treatment after one year was only 18.5%(min. 16.8 - max. 20.4, SD 1.56...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2012
To compare short term results of tension free vaginal tape - obturator (TVT-O) and the tension fr... more To compare short term results of tension free vaginal tape - obturator (TVT-O) and the tension free vaginal tape Seccure in the treatment of urodynamic stress urinary incontinence (USI). Randomize trial. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Medical Faculty, Charles University; General Teaching Hospital, Prague. This single-centre randomized three-arm trial compared the objective and subjective efficacy and early failure rate of the TVT-O and TVT-S H and U approach by objective criteria (cough test) and subjective criteria using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short form (ICIQ-UI SF). The objective efficacy rate was defined as the number of patients with a negative cough stress test. Subjective cure was defined by no stress leakage of urine after surgery based on evaluation of ICIQ - UI SH (when patients ticked "Never" / "Urine does not leak" in answer to Question 6: When does urine leak?). 197 women with proved SUI were rand...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2012
Levator ani avulsion injury is one of the main factors associated with vaginal prolapse of all co... more Levator ani avulsion injury is one of the main factors associated with vaginal prolapse of all compartments. Levator avulsion is the main link between vaginal delivery and subsequent vaginal prolapse - cause and sequel. The risk for prolapse is doubled in women with levator injury (RR = 1,9). The risk for prolapse is mainly expressed for anterior and central compartment. In retrospective analysis of women after vaginal repair without use of implants the recurrence rate was 29%. In subanalysis of only of women with recurrence the avulsion injury was detected in 85%. The risk of recurrence of prolapse after native tissue repair is four times higher if the avulsion is present to those where not. Levator avulsion injury is main etiological and risk factor associated with uterine and vaginal prolapse as the sequel of delivery trauma. This injury also increases significantly the risk of prolapse recurrence after native tissue vaginal repair.
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Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2012
The objective of the study is to display the role and importance of ultrasound examination in uro... more The objective of the study is to display the role and importance of ultrasound examination in urogynecology. Literature review. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Medical Faculty, Charles University, General Teaching Hospital, Prague. Presentation of the standards in use of ultrasound imaging in urogynecology and presentation of our practical skills in ultrasound diagnoses in the management of lower urinary tract dysfunctions and in monitoring of the effect of surgical treatment and its complications. Ultrasound is an excellent method for the investigation of the lower urinary tract, not only as a diagnostic tool but also for the monitoring of the effect of surgical procedures.
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2011
The aim of our study is to present initial experiences, with regard to safety and short-term effi... more The aim of our study is to present initial experiences, with regard to safety and short-term efficacy, of mini-sling MiniArc and AJUST operations for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Cross-sectional clinical study. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic 1. LF UK and VFN Prague; Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic FN Bulovka and 1. LF UK Praha; Urological dpt. FTN Prague; GONA spol. s r.o.; Urological dpt. FN Ostrava Poruba. We present briefly the technique employed in the operations, the urodynamic examination procedure before and after the operation, and the subjective and objective outcomes of these procedures from the 5 above-mentioned hospitals which participated on the study. Objectively the leakage of urine was assessed during urodynamic examination and by cough test. Subjectively leakage of urine was assessed by ICIQ-SF questionnaire (The International Consultation on Incontinence, short form). This study evaluated the cure effect and complications accompanying the MiniArc and A...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2009
Pelvic organ prolapse affect 50% of parous women over 50 years of age. The lifetime risk of under... more Pelvic organ prolapse affect 50% of parous women over 50 years of age. The lifetime risk of undergoing a single operation for prolapse or incontinence by age 80 is 11.1%. Recurrence rates for classical prolapse surgery are as high as 30%. For this reason various graft materials have been proposed to improve the long-term surgical outcomes. The aim of our study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of posterior colporrhaphy incorporating Vypro II (polyglactin 910-polypropylene) mesh in the treatment of posterior vaginal wall prolapse. Retrospective study. Gynaecological and Obstetric Clinic, First Medical Faculty of Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague. Standard posterior colporrhaphy was performed with levator ani muscles plication. Vypro II (Ethicon, Somerville, NJ, USA) is a type III macroporous mixed fibre lightweight mesh composed of 50% absorbable multifilamentous polyglactin 910 and of 50% non-absorbable multifilamentous polypropylene fibres. This op...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2010
To evaluate and quantify early and late changes in mesh length after anterior vaginal repair with... more To evaluate and quantify early and late changes in mesh length after anterior vaginal repair with implants with ultrasound. Prospective interventional study. Ultrasound assessment of 35 patient randomized in two groups both with Gynemesh insertion. In one group with Gynemesh Prolift anterior kit and second group with individualized size of the Gynemesh. Ultrasound measurement of the mesh in sagittal plane was performed postoperative day 4 and after 3-4 month. Measured values were put in proportions, together with the original size of the mesh. Results are expressed as a percentage of shortening. In comparison of measurements from the late ultrasound scans with original size the shortening of the Prolift was 45% vs. 25% in Mesh group. When we compared the late and early ultrasound scans, there was no difference in the shrinking of the mesh in both group 16% vs 20%. Insufficient spreading and anchoring of the anterior Prolift has a major impact on the final length of the mesh. The tis...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2010
Polypropylene mesh in the treatment of genital prolapse in women was introduced at the turn of th... more Polypropylene mesh in the treatment of genital prolapse in women was introduced at the turn of the millennium with the rationale of decreasing surgical invasiveness, reinforcing weak tissues and to possibly complement insufficient surgical techniques. Prospective randomized studies comparing traditional and modern operations are lacking. Prospective multicentre randomized study. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague. A prospective multicentre trial was approved by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic and registered with the FDA planning to recruit 500 patients with vaginal prolapse, 18 years of age and over, undergoing surgery at 5 major urogynaecologic centres. The patients were divided into three groups according to prolapse predominance. The surgical techniques used were: anterior and posterior prolift, and randomly allocated total prolift or sacrospinous fixation. The examination setup included lower urinary...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2010
We aimed to assess the occurrence of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urgency (U) before and... more We aimed to assess the occurrence of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urgency (U) before and after an operation to treat anterior compartment defect, and to ascertain whether there is a correlation between the position or mobility of the urethro-vesical junction (UVJ) and the lowest point of bladder base (N) and SUI and U before and after surgical treatment of the defect, using various procedures. Prospective, randomized study. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Medical Faculty, Charles University and General Teaching Hospital, Prague. 87 women were enrolled who had proven symptomatic Pelvic Organ Prolapse POP > or = II (Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantitative--POP-Q)--specifically anterior compartment defect cystocele; they were then randomized into three group according to the type of surgical procedure planned: the BM group, treated with the traditional Barnett-Macků technique of anterior vaginal plastic surgery (BM; n=18); the Gynemesh group, treated with anterior...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2009
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the procedure of shortening the tape i... more The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the procedure of shortening the tape in the treatment of persistent stress urinary incontinence when the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) SECUR procedure proves unsuccessful. Retrospective study. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General Teaching Hospital, Prague. Eight patients with persistent stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after the TVT-S procedure were included in our study. In order to resolve their condition, the tape was shortened. We used the overlap and the cut-off technique. Pre- and postoperative urodynamic and ultrasound (US) examinations were carried out, and the efficacy of this procedure was evaluated by cough test, pad-weighting test (PWT) and by the questionnaires Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ12) and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire--Short form (ICIQ-UI SF). All data were pro...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2007
The aim of this article is to review the incidence and prevalence of complications after prosthet... more The aim of this article is to review the incidence and prevalence of complications after prosthetic surgery for POP (pelvic organ prolaps) and USI (urodynamic stress incontinence) and to introduce diagnostic and therapeutic advice into clinical practice. Review article. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic, 1st LF UK and VFN, Prague. Summary of complications, recent findings, opinions and specific diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations with special focus to vaginal erosion, post-operative voiding difficulties, persisting leakage of urine and de novo urgency. In the last decade the surgical treatment of female USI by prosthetic slings procedures has been shown to be effective with high cure rate and low morbidity. Similary, prosthetic reconstruction of pelvic organ prolapse through the different compartments has been introduced into clinical practice with good anatomical and promising functional results. The article is structured to the different sections, describing the epidemiolo...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2005
To ascertain how the TVT (tension free vaginal tape) operation affects the value and position of ... more To ascertain how the TVT (tension free vaginal tape) operation affects the value and position of MUCP in women without any previous uro-gynaecological operation. If possible, also to determine how the values of these parameters differ between groups of women who are free from problems after the operation, women who suffer urgency, and women who continue to suffer from stress incontinence. Furthermore, to ascertain whether the pre-operation values of MUCP and VLPP have any predictive value in determining the success rate of TVT operation. In addition, to ascertain whether in ultrasound examination we can observe any differences in urethra mobility between subgroups of women with various operation results. Cross-sectional clinical study. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic, First School of Medicine of Charles University and General Faculty Hospital, Prague. 59 women after TVT operation were included in the study. The average age was 54.8 (SD = 10.5), BMI 27.6 (SD = 4.7) and parity L9 (...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2005
The aim of our study was to asses the validity of the ultrasound measurements, effect of the oper... more The aim of our study was to asses the validity of the ultrasound measurements, effect of the operator on the measurement and to find most accurate parameters for the monitoring of the bladder neck. Pilot study. Obstet. Gynecol Department, General teaching hospital, Ist Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague. EuroMISE centre of the Charles University and Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic. 50 women were included in the study. The coordinate system was defined as follows: the x axis is the axis of the symphysis, with 0 at lower edge of the symphysis. The y axis is perpendicular to x. In this system the rotational angle gama (gamma) and distance (p) were measured. The measurements were taken at rest and during maximal Valsalva, repeated independently twice by each observer. Reliability of measurements was statistically tested. The vector of movement (distance between the position of the point at rest and at maximal Valsalva) shows a typical error of 2.2 and 2.4 mm for Ope...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2005
The aim of our study was to asses changes in the mobility of the whole urethra after successful T... more The aim of our study was to asses changes in the mobility of the whole urethra after successful TVT procedure. Prospective pilot study. Obstet. Gynecol Department, General Teaching Hospital, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague; EuroMISE Centre of the Charles University and Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic. 101 women with proven stressed urinary incontinence were included in the study. After the TVT procedure 90 women were evaluated. As a part of the complex urogynecological investigation before surgery the transperineal ultrasound scan was performed in supine position, urinary bladder was filled to 300 ml. In the orthogonal system of coordinates the position and mobility of the whole urethra before surgery were assessed. Control examination was done 3-6 months after the surgery. The changes induced by the surgery were assessed. For the statistical evaluation t-test, Wilcox test, F test, Kruskal-Wallis test and ANOVA were used. Surgery significantly decreased t...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2005
The aim of our study was to examine the relationship between urethral mobility in females and max... more The aim of our study was to examine the relationship between urethral mobility in females and maximum urethral closure pressure (MUCP) at rest, and between urethral mobility and Valsalva leakpoint pressure (VLPP), and to determine whether urethral mobility correlates with MUCP and VLPP. Cross-sectional clinical study. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic, First School of Medicine of Charles University and General Faculty Hospital, Prague. Fifty-two women with previously untreated GSI were recruited to participate in a clinical study. Their mean age was 57.2, mean body mass index (BMI) 28, and mean parity 1.8. As part of the urethral pressure profile we determined MUCP and functional urethral length (FUL). VLPP was assessed during US examination using an ultrasound contrast medium and color Doppler velocimetry (CDV). A perineal ultrasound examination in patients in supine position (by Acuson 128 XP 10, curved array probe 5 MHz) to assess the position of UVJ and the middle of the urethr...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2004
The aim of the study is to show the changes in quality of life before and after surgery for genui... more The aim of the study is to show the changes in quality of life before and after surgery for genuine stress urinary incontinence by means of the subjective assessment. Prospective study. The Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, the 1st Medical Faculty of Charles University and General Hospital, Prague. 73 women were initially involved in the study. After one year of control we could only evaluate 51 of them (69.9%). Their average age was 56, BMI over 25 had 70% of them and 47% of them underwent a gynaecologic surgery in history. With these 51 women we managed to get complete questionnaire before the surgery on GSI and during the following checking after 3 months and 1 year. The most frequent type of surgery was colposuspension (76%). The quality of life in connection with the incontinence is measured by the help of a specific standardized questionnaire IQoL from Donald L. Patrick. In the same document we also evaluate the global effect of provided surgical procedures. The average...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2004
The aim of our study was to find correlation between Valsalva leak-point pressure (VLPP) and coug... more The aim of our study was to find correlation between Valsalva leak-point pressure (VLPP) and cough leak-point pressure (CLPP) and to determine whether water perfusion maximum urethral closure pressure (MUCP) correlates with Valsalva leak-point pressure (VLPP). Cross-sectional clinical study. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University and General Faculty Hospital, Prague. Thirty women with previously untreated GSI were recruited to participate in a clinical study. Their mean age was 56.9, mean body mass index (BMI) 27.6, and mean parity 1.8. As part of the urethral pressure profile we determined MUCP and functional length (FUL) of the urethra. VLPP and CLPP were assessed during US examination using an ultrasound contrast medium and the color Doppler velocity (CDV). Funneling was described as the increase in distance between the inner edges of proximal urethra during Valsalva maneuver. We did not find statistically significant differences in the mean v...
Prague medical report, 2009
The aim of this study was to determine whether low values of VLPP (Valsava Leak Point Pressure) a... more The aim of this study was to determine whether low values of VLPP (Valsava Leak Point Pressure) and low values of MUCP (Maximal Urethral Closure Pressure) before operation can predict quality of life (QOL) after anti-incontinence surgery. 72 stress incontinent women were included in this study. All women underwent anti-incontinent surgery. We compared the quality of life using I-QOL (Incontinence Quality of Life) assessment with parameters of urodynamic measurement VLPP and MUCP The women filled in an I-QOL questionnaire before surgery and three month afterwards. As in other studies, low preoperative value of the VLPP < or =60 cmH2O was not related to a statistically lower quality of life (average I-QOL for VLPP < or =60 cmH2O was 38.4 and 48.9 for VLPP > 60 cmH2O). We did not find statistically significant lower quality of life in women with MUCP < or =20 cmH2O (average I-QOL 38.2, and for MUCP > 20 39.7). The quality of life was significantly changed after successfu...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2009
The objective of the study was to ascertain the long-term efficacy of TVT procedure in the treatm... more The objective of the study was to ascertain the long-term efficacy of TVT procedure in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Prospective observational study. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and the General University Hospital, Prague, EuroMISE centre of the Academy of Science, Prague. 111 women with urodynamically proven stress incontinence who had undergone a TVT operation were included in the study; patients suffering with the mixed type of incontinence were included as well while a major prolapse of anterior vaginal wall (POP-Q II and more) was applied as the exclusion criterion. An overall pre-operation examination was carried out, including urodynamic and ultrasound examination, while the patients also completed an i-QOL quality of life questionnaire. The success of the operation was assessed using objective and subjective parameters. Occurrence of post-operation complications was correlated to the pre-operation mob...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2007
The aim of the article is to present a new, minimally invasive sling procedure for the treatment ... more The aim of the article is to present a new, minimally invasive sling procedure for the treatment of the stress urinary incontinence in women--the TVT S System (tension-free vaginal tape secure system). Cross-sectional clinical study. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic, 1 LF UK and VFN, Prague. We present the technique employed in the operation, the examination procedure including US examination before and after the operation, at rest and during Valsalva manoeuvre, and the subjective and objective outcome in our group. This study is intended to determine the curative effect and the complications associated with TVT S procedure. The clinical study included 15 women with previously untreated stress urinary incontinence. Their mean age was 53.1, mean body mass index (BMI) 27.73, and mean parity 1.86. The tape was placed ten times in a "Hammock" position and five times in a "U" position. All patients are between one and three months after the operation. The curative r...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2013
Overactive bladder is chronic disease with high prevalence rate (9-42%). This syndrome requires l... more Overactive bladder is chronic disease with high prevalence rate (9-42%). This syndrome requires longterm therapy but the persistence of this treatment in comparison with other chronic diseases as diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis etc. is low. Accorging many studies the persistence variability is high and could be influenced by regional circumstanses. We desided to analyze real situation in parasympatolytics persitance in two years period in Czech Republic based on registry of health insurance company. We analyzed data between 2009 and 2010 of all clients of health insurance company where they fullfil their prescribtion. We analyzed the persistence in one year period in different periods of the year and within one year. In comparison of the same period between those two year there was a trend of increase of prescription but it was not significant: 1306(SD 56.3) vs 1410 (SD 68.1) - p = 0.056. Prescription of the treatment after one year was only 18.5%(min. 16.8 - max. 20.4, SD 1.56...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2012
To compare short term results of tension free vaginal tape - obturator (TVT-O) and the tension fr... more To compare short term results of tension free vaginal tape - obturator (TVT-O) and the tension free vaginal tape Seccure in the treatment of urodynamic stress urinary incontinence (USI). Randomize trial. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Medical Faculty, Charles University; General Teaching Hospital, Prague. This single-centre randomized three-arm trial compared the objective and subjective efficacy and early failure rate of the TVT-O and TVT-S H and U approach by objective criteria (cough test) and subjective criteria using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short form (ICIQ-UI SF). The objective efficacy rate was defined as the number of patients with a negative cough stress test. Subjective cure was defined by no stress leakage of urine after surgery based on evaluation of ICIQ - UI SH (when patients ticked "Never" / "Urine does not leak" in answer to Question 6: When does urine leak?). 197 women with proved SUI were rand...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2012
Levator ani avulsion injury is one of the main factors associated with vaginal prolapse of all co... more Levator ani avulsion injury is one of the main factors associated with vaginal prolapse of all compartments. Levator avulsion is the main link between vaginal delivery and subsequent vaginal prolapse - cause and sequel. The risk for prolapse is doubled in women with levator injury (RR = 1,9). The risk for prolapse is mainly expressed for anterior and central compartment. In retrospective analysis of women after vaginal repair without use of implants the recurrence rate was 29%. In subanalysis of only of women with recurrence the avulsion injury was detected in 85%. The risk of recurrence of prolapse after native tissue repair is four times higher if the avulsion is present to those where not. Levator avulsion injury is main etiological and risk factor associated with uterine and vaginal prolapse as the sequel of delivery trauma. This injury also increases significantly the risk of prolapse recurrence after native tissue vaginal repair.
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Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2012
The objective of the study is to display the role and importance of ultrasound examination in uro... more The objective of the study is to display the role and importance of ultrasound examination in urogynecology. Literature review. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Medical Faculty, Charles University, General Teaching Hospital, Prague. Presentation of the standards in use of ultrasound imaging in urogynecology and presentation of our practical skills in ultrasound diagnoses in the management of lower urinary tract dysfunctions and in monitoring of the effect of surgical treatment and its complications. Ultrasound is an excellent method for the investigation of the lower urinary tract, not only as a diagnostic tool but also for the monitoring of the effect of surgical procedures.
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2011
The aim of our study is to present initial experiences, with regard to safety and short-term effi... more The aim of our study is to present initial experiences, with regard to safety and short-term efficacy, of mini-sling MiniArc and AJUST operations for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Cross-sectional clinical study. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic 1. LF UK and VFN Prague; Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic FN Bulovka and 1. LF UK Praha; Urological dpt. FTN Prague; GONA spol. s r.o.; Urological dpt. FN Ostrava Poruba. We present briefly the technique employed in the operations, the urodynamic examination procedure before and after the operation, and the subjective and objective outcomes of these procedures from the 5 above-mentioned hospitals which participated on the study. Objectively the leakage of urine was assessed during urodynamic examination and by cough test. Subjectively leakage of urine was assessed by ICIQ-SF questionnaire (The International Consultation on Incontinence, short form). This study evaluated the cure effect and complications accompanying the MiniArc and A...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2009
Pelvic organ prolapse affect 50% of parous women over 50 years of age. The lifetime risk of under... more Pelvic organ prolapse affect 50% of parous women over 50 years of age. The lifetime risk of undergoing a single operation for prolapse or incontinence by age 80 is 11.1%. Recurrence rates for classical prolapse surgery are as high as 30%. For this reason various graft materials have been proposed to improve the long-term surgical outcomes. The aim of our study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of posterior colporrhaphy incorporating Vypro II (polyglactin 910-polypropylene) mesh in the treatment of posterior vaginal wall prolapse. Retrospective study. Gynaecological and Obstetric Clinic, First Medical Faculty of Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague. Standard posterior colporrhaphy was performed with levator ani muscles plication. Vypro II (Ethicon, Somerville, NJ, USA) is a type III macroporous mixed fibre lightweight mesh composed of 50% absorbable multifilamentous polyglactin 910 and of 50% non-absorbable multifilamentous polypropylene fibres. This op...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2010
To evaluate and quantify early and late changes in mesh length after anterior vaginal repair with... more To evaluate and quantify early and late changes in mesh length after anterior vaginal repair with implants with ultrasound. Prospective interventional study. Ultrasound assessment of 35 patient randomized in two groups both with Gynemesh insertion. In one group with Gynemesh Prolift anterior kit and second group with individualized size of the Gynemesh. Ultrasound measurement of the mesh in sagittal plane was performed postoperative day 4 and after 3-4 month. Measured values were put in proportions, together with the original size of the mesh. Results are expressed as a percentage of shortening. In comparison of measurements from the late ultrasound scans with original size the shortening of the Prolift was 45% vs. 25% in Mesh group. When we compared the late and early ultrasound scans, there was no difference in the shrinking of the mesh in both group 16% vs 20%. Insufficient spreading and anchoring of the anterior Prolift has a major impact on the final length of the mesh. The tis...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2010
Polypropylene mesh in the treatment of genital prolapse in women was introduced at the turn of th... more Polypropylene mesh in the treatment of genital prolapse in women was introduced at the turn of the millennium with the rationale of decreasing surgical invasiveness, reinforcing weak tissues and to possibly complement insufficient surgical techniques. Prospective randomized studies comparing traditional and modern operations are lacking. Prospective multicentre randomized study. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague. A prospective multicentre trial was approved by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic and registered with the FDA planning to recruit 500 patients with vaginal prolapse, 18 years of age and over, undergoing surgery at 5 major urogynaecologic centres. The patients were divided into three groups according to prolapse predominance. The surgical techniques used were: anterior and posterior prolift, and randomly allocated total prolift or sacrospinous fixation. The examination setup included lower urinary...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2010
We aimed to assess the occurrence of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urgency (U) before and... more We aimed to assess the occurrence of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urgency (U) before and after an operation to treat anterior compartment defect, and to ascertain whether there is a correlation between the position or mobility of the urethro-vesical junction (UVJ) and the lowest point of bladder base (N) and SUI and U before and after surgical treatment of the defect, using various procedures. Prospective, randomized study. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Medical Faculty, Charles University and General Teaching Hospital, Prague. 87 women were enrolled who had proven symptomatic Pelvic Organ Prolapse POP > or = II (Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantitative--POP-Q)--specifically anterior compartment defect cystocele; they were then randomized into three group according to the type of surgical procedure planned: the BM group, treated with the traditional Barnett-Macků technique of anterior vaginal plastic surgery (BM; n=18); the Gynemesh group, treated with anterior...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2009
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the procedure of shortening the tape i... more The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the procedure of shortening the tape in the treatment of persistent stress urinary incontinence when the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) SECUR procedure proves unsuccessful. Retrospective study. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General Teaching Hospital, Prague. Eight patients with persistent stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after the TVT-S procedure were included in our study. In order to resolve their condition, the tape was shortened. We used the overlap and the cut-off technique. Pre- and postoperative urodynamic and ultrasound (US) examinations were carried out, and the efficacy of this procedure was evaluated by cough test, pad-weighting test (PWT) and by the questionnaires Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Function Questionnaire (PISQ12) and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire--Short form (ICIQ-UI SF). All data were pro...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2007
The aim of this article is to review the incidence and prevalence of complications after prosthet... more The aim of this article is to review the incidence and prevalence of complications after prosthetic surgery for POP (pelvic organ prolaps) and USI (urodynamic stress incontinence) and to introduce diagnostic and therapeutic advice into clinical practice. Review article. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic, 1st LF UK and VFN, Prague. Summary of complications, recent findings, opinions and specific diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations with special focus to vaginal erosion, post-operative voiding difficulties, persisting leakage of urine and de novo urgency. In the last decade the surgical treatment of female USI by prosthetic slings procedures has been shown to be effective with high cure rate and low morbidity. Similary, prosthetic reconstruction of pelvic organ prolapse through the different compartments has been introduced into clinical practice with good anatomical and promising functional results. The article is structured to the different sections, describing the epidemiolo...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2005
To ascertain how the TVT (tension free vaginal tape) operation affects the value and position of ... more To ascertain how the TVT (tension free vaginal tape) operation affects the value and position of MUCP in women without any previous uro-gynaecological operation. If possible, also to determine how the values of these parameters differ between groups of women who are free from problems after the operation, women who suffer urgency, and women who continue to suffer from stress incontinence. Furthermore, to ascertain whether the pre-operation values of MUCP and VLPP have any predictive value in determining the success rate of TVT operation. In addition, to ascertain whether in ultrasound examination we can observe any differences in urethra mobility between subgroups of women with various operation results. Cross-sectional clinical study. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic, First School of Medicine of Charles University and General Faculty Hospital, Prague. 59 women after TVT operation were included in the study. The average age was 54.8 (SD = 10.5), BMI 27.6 (SD = 4.7) and parity L9 (...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2005
The aim of our study was to asses the validity of the ultrasound measurements, effect of the oper... more The aim of our study was to asses the validity of the ultrasound measurements, effect of the operator on the measurement and to find most accurate parameters for the monitoring of the bladder neck. Pilot study. Obstet. Gynecol Department, General teaching hospital, Ist Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague. EuroMISE centre of the Charles University and Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic. 50 women were included in the study. The coordinate system was defined as follows: the x axis is the axis of the symphysis, with 0 at lower edge of the symphysis. The y axis is perpendicular to x. In this system the rotational angle gama (gamma) and distance (p) were measured. The measurements were taken at rest and during maximal Valsalva, repeated independently twice by each observer. Reliability of measurements was statistically tested. The vector of movement (distance between the position of the point at rest and at maximal Valsalva) shows a typical error of 2.2 and 2.4 mm for Ope...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2005
The aim of our study was to asses changes in the mobility of the whole urethra after successful T... more The aim of our study was to asses changes in the mobility of the whole urethra after successful TVT procedure. Prospective pilot study. Obstet. Gynecol Department, General Teaching Hospital, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague; EuroMISE Centre of the Charles University and Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic. 101 women with proven stressed urinary incontinence were included in the study. After the TVT procedure 90 women were evaluated. As a part of the complex urogynecological investigation before surgery the transperineal ultrasound scan was performed in supine position, urinary bladder was filled to 300 ml. In the orthogonal system of coordinates the position and mobility of the whole urethra before surgery were assessed. Control examination was done 3-6 months after the surgery. The changes induced by the surgery were assessed. For the statistical evaluation t-test, Wilcox test, F test, Kruskal-Wallis test and ANOVA were used. Surgery significantly decreased t...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2005
The aim of our study was to examine the relationship between urethral mobility in females and max... more The aim of our study was to examine the relationship between urethral mobility in females and maximum urethral closure pressure (MUCP) at rest, and between urethral mobility and Valsalva leakpoint pressure (VLPP), and to determine whether urethral mobility correlates with MUCP and VLPP. Cross-sectional clinical study. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic, First School of Medicine of Charles University and General Faculty Hospital, Prague. Fifty-two women with previously untreated GSI were recruited to participate in a clinical study. Their mean age was 57.2, mean body mass index (BMI) 28, and mean parity 1.8. As part of the urethral pressure profile we determined MUCP and functional urethral length (FUL). VLPP was assessed during US examination using an ultrasound contrast medium and color Doppler velocimetry (CDV). A perineal ultrasound examination in patients in supine position (by Acuson 128 XP 10, curved array probe 5 MHz) to assess the position of UVJ and the middle of the urethr...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2004
The aim of the study is to show the changes in quality of life before and after surgery for genui... more The aim of the study is to show the changes in quality of life before and after surgery for genuine stress urinary incontinence by means of the subjective assessment. Prospective study. The Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, the 1st Medical Faculty of Charles University and General Hospital, Prague. 73 women were initially involved in the study. After one year of control we could only evaluate 51 of them (69.9%). Their average age was 56, BMI over 25 had 70% of them and 47% of them underwent a gynaecologic surgery in history. With these 51 women we managed to get complete questionnaire before the surgery on GSI and during the following checking after 3 months and 1 year. The most frequent type of surgery was colposuspension (76%). The quality of life in connection with the incontinence is measured by the help of a specific standardized questionnaire IQoL from Donald L. Patrick. In the same document we also evaluate the global effect of provided surgical procedures. The average...
Ceská gynekologie / Ceská lékarská spolecnost J. Ev. Purkyne, 2004
The aim of our study was to find correlation between Valsalva leak-point pressure (VLPP) and coug... more The aim of our study was to find correlation between Valsalva leak-point pressure (VLPP) and cough leak-point pressure (CLPP) and to determine whether water perfusion maximum urethral closure pressure (MUCP) correlates with Valsalva leak-point pressure (VLPP). Cross-sectional clinical study. Gynecological and Obstetric Clinic, 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University and General Faculty Hospital, Prague. Thirty women with previously untreated GSI were recruited to participate in a clinical study. Their mean age was 56.9, mean body mass index (BMI) 27.6, and mean parity 1.8. As part of the urethral pressure profile we determined MUCP and functional length (FUL) of the urethra. VLPP and CLPP were assessed during US examination using an ultrasound contrast medium and the color Doppler velocity (CDV). Funneling was described as the increase in distance between the inner edges of proximal urethra during Valsalva maneuver. We did not find statistically significant differences in the mean v...