Incidence and risk factors of postoperative urinary tract infection after uterosacral ligament suspension.

Introduction And Hypothesis: We assessed the incidence of and risk factors for developing urinary tract infection (UTI) after uterosacral ligament suspension (USLS).

Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing USLS in 2008-2009 was performed. Postoperative UTI was defined as a positive urine culture within 1 month following surgery.