Introduction and hypothesisWe aimed to develop a prediction rule to predict the individual risk to develop stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after hysterectomy.MethodsProspective observational study with 3-year follow-up among women who und…
This study was aimed to evaluate the effects of hysterectomy on pelvic floor function. We conducted a prospective observational multicenter study with three-year follow-up in thirteen teaching and nonteaching hospitals in the Netherlands. F…
PurposeThis study was designed to evaluate the risk on development and persistence of constipation after hysterectomy.MethodsWe conducted a prospective, observational, multicenter study with three-year follow-up in 13 teaching and nonteachi…
OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of defecation symptoms after hysterectomy. DESIGN: Prospective multicentre study, 3 year follow-up. METHODS: 404 patients from 13 teaching or non-teaching hospitals in The Netherlands, who underwent h…
OBJECTIVES: To compare the effects of vaginal hysterectomy, subtotal abdominal hysterectomy, and total abdominal hysterectomy on sexual wellbeing. DESIGN: Prospective observational study over six months. SETTING: 13 teaching and non-teach…