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Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-2021

Abstract

Introduction: The Altis® transobturator sling uses a dynamic anchor on a pulley suture for intraoperative tension adjustment. Given the potential for over-tensioning seen with any sling, we have adopted a technique using the pulley suture that allows for sling tightening should stress urinary incontinence (SUI) persist in the immediate post-operative period or sling loosening if there is bladder outlet obstruction. Our objective is to describe our technique and rate of post-operative adjustment. Methods: In this single-surgeon experience, retrospective chart review, demographic and clinical data were collected on patients who had received the Altis® sling between 2014 and 2020. Descriptive statistics were used. Results: 197 patients underwent the Altis® sling placement. Eighty-three percent (165/197) of the patients did not receive postoperative adjustment. Of the 32 patients who received post-operative adjustment, 8 (4.1%) had loosening performed and 24 (12.2%) had tightening performed at an average of 10 days post-op. All 24 tightening procedures were done in the clinic. Of the 8 patients who had post-operative loosening performed, 6 were performed in the clinic and 2 in the operating room under general anesthesia. Of these two patients, one was still an inpatient and one required an additional concomitant procedure. Conclusion: This novel Altis® sling technique provides the surgeon with the ability to tighten or loosen postoperatively depending on immediate post-operative results. Overall, in the hands of one surgeon, 16% of patients were adjusted in the post-operative period. All tightening procedures and all but two loosening procedures were performed in the clinic.

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The 95th Annual Meeting of the North Central Section of the AUA, Chicago, IL, October 6-9, 2021.

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