In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of ring pessaries on pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women. It concluded that ring pessaries are safe and effective. Some background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition among women. It is most common in those who have given birth and those who are postmenopausal. It involves the...
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Long term treatment of stress urinary incontinence with vaginal slings
In a nutshell This study looked at the long term safety and effectiveness of vaginal slings to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It concluded that this procedure is effective for SUI long term but has a raised complication rate. Some background Stress incontinence is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder. It is often...
Read MoreSafety and effectiveness of artificial urinary sphincters
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of artificial urinary sphincters (AUS) in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after prostate surgery. It concluded that AUS is an effective SUI treatment after prostate surgery. Some background Stress incontinence is urine leakage when there is pressure on the...
Read MoreYoga for urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of yoga for female urinary incontinence. It concluded that yoga can help stress and mixed urinary incontinence. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder. It is often observed when a patient coughs, sneezes or exercises....
Read MoreComparing TVT Abbrevo and Miniarc sling in women with stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of two surgical treatments, Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) Abbrevo and Miniarc sling, for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. This study found that both these surgical methods were very effective for treated SUI in women. Some background Urinary...
Read MoreCan the ProACT device help with stress urinary incontinence after surgery for prostate cancer?
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the long-term safety and effectiveness of a surgical implant called the ProACT, on stress urinary incontinence after prostate cancer surgery. This study found that this implant led to significant improvements in quality of life in these patients. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness of the adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS) to treat urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a surgical implant called the adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS), in improving quality of life and side-effects of stress urinary incontinence after prostate cancer surgery. This study found that this implant led to significant improvements in quality of life in these...
Read MoreManagement of bladder problems in patients with Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study reviewed several treatment options for bladder problems in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Some background The bladder relies on muscles to contract and release for urination. The brain typically controls this process. However, in certain neurological conditions, the bladder no longer receives correct...
Read MoreA bulking agent for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of a urethral bulking agent used to treat female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The study concluded that it could be a safer alternative to surgery. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder. It is often observed...
Read MoreA bulking agent for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of a urethral bulking agent used to treat female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The study concluded that it could be a safer alternative to surgery. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder. It is often observed...
Read MoreCan bulking agents fix failed urethral slings?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of bulking agents being used to rescue failed urethral slings in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It concluded that bulking agents could improve persistent SUI symptoms after urethral sling surgery. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there...
Read MoreCan bulking agents fix failed urethral slings?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of bulking agents being used to rescue failed urethral slings in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It concluded that bulking agents could improve persistent SUI symptoms after urethral sling surgery. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there...
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