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The uses and outcomes of the Martius fat pad in female urology.
World Journal of Urology 2017 March
PURPOSE: To assess the indications, morbidity, efficacy and outcomes of Martius fat pad (MFP) interposition in reconstructive female urology.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data on 159 women with MFP interposition as part of their primary procedure between 2 September 2005 and 2 July 2015 were prospectively collected. Patient demographics and the indications for MFP interposition along with the outcomes of their primary procedures and short- and long-term complications related to the MFP, along with patient reported perception of post-operative appearance, were noted.
RESULTS: The main indications for MFP interposition were urethral diverticulum excision (74), vaginal repair of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) (43), removal and repair of urethral erosion of mid-urethral tape (MUT) (24), female urethroplasty for stricture (12), vaginal closure of bladder neck for complex end-stage stress urinary incontinence (USUI) (4) and as a MUT wrap for protection of urethra and vagina in women with fragile urethras (2). The majority of patients (127 or 79 %) rated the post-operative appearance of their labia as good or excellent. Only 1 patient (0.6 %) felt the post-operative appearance was unsatisfactory. There were 2 post-harvest labial haematoma (1.25 %), 1 labial wound infection in an overweight diabetic patient (0.6 %) and no other significant short- or long-term complications.
CONCLUSIONS: MFP interposition is associated with good cosmesis and a very low complication rate (<2 %). It appears to lower new onset post-procedure USUI, prevent erosion in the 'fragile' urethra and improve outcomes following repair of post-surgery VVF/UVF. MFP is a versatile and effective tool in the female urologists' armamentarium.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data on 159 women with MFP interposition as part of their primary procedure between 2 September 2005 and 2 July 2015 were prospectively collected. Patient demographics and the indications for MFP interposition along with the outcomes of their primary procedures and short- and long-term complications related to the MFP, along with patient reported perception of post-operative appearance, were noted.
RESULTS: The main indications for MFP interposition were urethral diverticulum excision (74), vaginal repair of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) (43), removal and repair of urethral erosion of mid-urethral tape (MUT) (24), female urethroplasty for stricture (12), vaginal closure of bladder neck for complex end-stage stress urinary incontinence (USUI) (4) and as a MUT wrap for protection of urethra and vagina in women with fragile urethras (2). The majority of patients (127 or 79 %) rated the post-operative appearance of their labia as good or excellent. Only 1 patient (0.6 %) felt the post-operative appearance was unsatisfactory. There were 2 post-harvest labial haematoma (1.25 %), 1 labial wound infection in an overweight diabetic patient (0.6 %) and no other significant short- or long-term complications.
CONCLUSIONS: MFP interposition is associated with good cosmesis and a very low complication rate (<2 %). It appears to lower new onset post-procedure USUI, prevent erosion in the 'fragile' urethra and improve outcomes following repair of post-surgery VVF/UVF. MFP is a versatile and effective tool in the female urologists' armamentarium.
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