In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate whether single incision sling (SIS) was as effective and safe as transobturator sling (TOS) for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women. The main finding was that SIS was as safe and effective as the TOS. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary leakage of urine due...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the long-term effectiveness of tension-free vaginal tape obturator (TVT-O) as a treatment for urinary incontinence in women. Researchers suggested that TVT-O is a safe and highly effective option for the long-term treatment of this condition. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects 4 to 35% of an...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the research available on the effects of laser therapy for urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The main finding was that that laser therapy improved UI, POP, or both. Some background UI (involuntary leakage of urine) can affect about 30% of women. POP happens when the muscles and tissues...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the role of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) obturator (O) and TVT – Secur (S) in the treatment of urinary incontinence in women. Researchers suggested that TVT-O is associated with better outcomes in these patients. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects around 15 million adult...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article reviewed studies that looked at the benefits of alternative treatments for older patients with urinary incontinence. The results showed that exercise and behavioral therapy may improve symptoms for older women with incontinence. Some background Urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, can affect...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of Femaxeen (pollen, pumpkin seed extract, vitamin E) in the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) in women. Researchers suggested that this drug might be a good and safe option to treat UI. Some background UI affects around 15 million adult women in the US. It consists of the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of transobturator and retropubic Argus male sling (T-AMS and R-AMS) in men with urinary incontinence. Researchers suggested that R-AMS is associated with lower incontinence rates and better outcomes in these patients. Some background About 25 million people have urinary incontinence in the US. Of that, 5...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the long-term outcomes of artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in women with urinary incontinence (UI). Researchers suggested that AUS is a good long-term treatment option for these patients. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common form of incontinence in women. It affects around 15...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA (OBTA; Botox) in patients with overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. Researchers suggested that OBTA was associated with an improvement in urinary symptoms in these patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic disabling condition....
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study looked at treating urinary incontinence with the ProACT balloon device following prostate surgery. This study found that the ProACT balloon is a safe and effective treatment. Some background Prostate surgery is one treatment option for an enlarged prostate. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common side effect of...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of pelvic muscle training to treat urinary incontinence (UI) in overweight women. Researchers suggested that this therapy improved the UI symptoms of the patients. Some background UI is a common condition in women of all ages. It consists of involuntary leakage of urine. This condition negatively...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mirabegron in patients aged 65 years or older with overactive bladder (OAB) and urinary incontinence. This study found that mirabegron improved the symptoms in these patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too...
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