Outcome of Burch retropubic urethropexy and the effect of concomitant abdominal hysterectomy

A prospective follow-up stady was performed to evaluate the effect of Burch colposuspension alone and a concomitant abdominal hysterectomy with Burch colposuspension. Twenty seven women underwent Burch colposuspension and 34 women colposuspension with abdomina hysterectomy. Subjective outcame was assessed with questionaire at 4 weeks, 6 months and 1 year. In the 1 year follow-up 81,4% were subjectively cured or improved in the Burch group and 76,4% in the hysterectomy group. No statistically significant difference in the frequency of any subgroup of complications was found.