Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aims to determine perioperative complications of Burch colposuspension.

METHODS

The Burch colposuspension operations performed in 2013-2018 at our hospital by gynaecologists, were reviewed retrospectively using hospital data system and patient files. The complications, intraoperative and occurred before discharging a patient, were accepted as perioperative complications. General characteristics of the patients, the types of concomitant operations, the relationship between the groups with and without complications were statistically analyzed.

RESULTS

Perioperative complications were observed in 98 (39%) of 248 patients included in the study. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of patient age, number of pregnancies and duration of operation among the patients who developed and did not develop complications. There was a statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of the number of births, body mass index (BMI), haemoglobin drop, presence of previous incontinence surgery and comorbid disease. The length of hospital stay and duration of bladder catheter stay were significantly longer in the group with complications.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

For patients who are planned to undergo open abdominal surgery, have developed mesh complications in their previous operations or do not want to take the risk of this complication, Burch colposuspension is a good option. Knowing the possible risks and complications of Burch colposuspension will reduce the perioperative complication rate, increase the success rate and patient satisfaction.