In a nutshell This study investigated the use of weight-loss surgery for the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI). This study found that half of obese patients report improvement of UI after weight-loss surgery. Some background Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) happens...
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The impact of weight loss surgery on urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of weight loss surgery for the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI). This study found that weight-loss surgery improves incontinence symptoms. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the unintentional loss of urine due to stress put on the bladder. This stress can result...
Read MoreLink between symptom severity and success of conservative therapy for urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This article investigated the link between symptom severity (SS) and the success of conservative management (CM) in women with urinary incontinence (UI). The authors concluded that mild SS was associated with improved CM success. Some background Overactive active bladder (OAB) is a condition where there is a frequent feeling...
Read MoreMagnetic stimulation for stress urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of magnetic stimulation (MS) in female patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The authors concluded that MS is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with SUI. Some background SUI is the involuntary loss of urine during an...
Read MoreAt home exercise and bladder-training program vs usual care for older women with urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This article investigated the convenience of an at-home exercise and bladder training program in elderly women with urinary incontinence (UI). The authors concluded that this may be a convenient and favorable treatment for elderly women with UI. Some background UI is the involuntary leakage of urine. Control over...
Read MoreUrinary incontinence in women: what is the best treatment?
In a nutshell This study examined which therapy, or combination of therapies, is most effective in treating urinary incontinence (UI) in women. This study concluded that behavioral therapy alone, or combined with another therapy, is more effective than medication alone in treating UI in women. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI)...
Read MoreHow safe and effective is stem cell treatment for stress urinary incontinence?
In a nutshell This study examined if stem cell treatment is safe and effective in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after prostate surgery. This study concluded that stem cell treatment is safe and effective in patients with SUI after prostate surgery. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the...
Read MoreBladders and New Technology
Our last post discussed the connection between our kidneys and blood pressure. The kidneys release urine in a steady flow. It moves down the ureters–muscular tubules–to the bladder. How does the bladder work? What happens when you hold urine in your bladder instead of going when you need to? Here is a well done description of how the bladder...
Read MoreAre adjustable continence balloons a safe and effective treatment for incontinence after prostate surgery?
In a nutshell This study examined how safe and effective adjustable continence balloons are in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). This study concluded that this treatment is a safe and effective treatment for SUI after TURP. Some background Stress urinary incontinence...
Read MoreStress incontinence in women: The long term safety and effectiveness of artificial urinary sphincters.
In a nutshell This study examined if artificial urinary sphincters (AUS) are safe and effective long-term in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study concluded that AUS implants are a safe and effective long-term treatment for SUI. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) mainly affects women. It can occur due to...
Read MoreA comparison of two slings to treat urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of two retropubic slings used to treat urinary incontinence (UI) in women. They found that both slings are effective, but cure rates can vary with different materials and techniques used. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is a lack of control of urination. It is more common in...
Read MoreUrinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction: Is dual prosthetic implantation safe?
In a nutshell This study examined risks associated with dual implantation of an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), and an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in men with erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. This study concluded that surgical complications and device survival are similar between dual implantation and the implantation of only one...
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