Publications by authors named "Erika Puchwein"

Aim: To evaluate the impact of SPARC on female sexual function.

Methods: 151 women with a mean age of 60 ± 11.90 and SUI had a complete urodynamic investigation and underwent SPARC operation.

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Purpose: Of this observational study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of the suprapubic arc (SPARC)-sling system in women with stress urinary incontinence according to body mass index (BMI).

Materials And Methods: A total of 151 women underwent SPARC between June 2001 and March 2009 at a single tertiary academic center. A complete urodynamic investigation was performed preoperatively.

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Introduction: To asses the effects on quality of life (QoL) in women with stress urinary incontinence after a SPARC sling procedure.

Methods: This is a long-term retrospective study. The study cohort consisted of 54 women: 46 were available for follow-up examination and 8 were contacted by telephone.

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Background: Up to now, numerous similar products concerning the surgical treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) have been developed.

Objective: To assess the long-term efficacy and safety of the suprapubic arch (SPARC) sling system in women with SUI.

Design, Setting, And Participants: This was a long-term retrospective study.

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