Abstract
Operative results of stress urinary incontinence are discussed on the basis of a follow-up study made 3–5 years after the operation. The series consisted of 301 patients operated on during 1969–1971. The most significant anamnestic feature was the great number of multiparas: 67% of the patients had given birth to at least 4 children. The choice of the operative method was based on Green's urethrocystographic classification into type I and type II. The healing was complete or satisfactory in 85% of the total material. In the group operated on according to type I the outcome was good in 88%, while in the type II group it was good in 84%. Incontinence of degree I was cured in 89% of the cases, while patients of degree III in only 72%. If there was a significant urgency component observable in the incontinence symptoms preoperatively, a good outcome was only attained in 64%. In pure or dominant stress incontinence the corresponding outcome was 88%. Hysterectomy combined to the operation seemed to improve the results. Age, parity, duration of the incontinence symptoms, weight and changes of weight after the operation had no significant effect on the healing. The authors emphasize the importance of careful differential diagnosis based on the anamnesis and examinations in choosing the therapeutic method for incontinence patients.