Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery
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Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg
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Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg · Mar 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomized comparison of bupivacaine versus saline during placement of tension-free vaginal tape.
To compare postoperative urinary retention and pain control when bupivacaine versus saline for hydrodissection is used while placing tension-free vaginal tape midurethral slings. ⋯ Bupivacaine was not seen to improve immediate postoperative pain after placement of a tension-free vaginal tape. It did not increase the risk of failing a postoperative voiding trial. Without an obvious benefit, the use of an additional medicine is not supported. We suggest saline alone be used for hydrodissection.