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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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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In a nutshell This study reported on the most recent expert recommendations on post-surgery stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in men. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the unintentional loss of urine due to stress put on the bladder. This stress can result from sneezing or exercising. This is a common side-effect of...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of group behavioral therapy (GBT) to treat urinary incontinence (UI) in women. This study found that GBT is a promising treatment option for UI. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) happens when...
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In a nutshell This study looks at the effectiveness of ultrasound pelvic floor muscle training (US-PFMT) to restore urinary continence after prostate surgery. It concluded that this type of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is quicker to restore urinary continence after prostate surgery than traditional PFMT. Some background Urinary...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of electroacupuncture in treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after menopause. It concluded that electroacupuncture could relieve SUI symptoms more than traditional acupuncture. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is urine leakage when there is pressure on the...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a robotic implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. This study found that female patients with SUI benefit from robotic AUS implantation. Some background Urinary incontinence is...
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In a nutshell This study compared single-incision mini slings (SIMS) and transobturator slings (TOT) for the management of stress urinary incontinence. Results from this study show that transobturator slings provided better outcomes than single-incision mini slings. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) defined as the uncontrolled leakage...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the best surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women, with and without stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study found that women who had SUI at the time of surgery benefited from an additional procedure (mid-urethral sling) at the time of POP repair. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the long-term effectiveness of vaginal slings to treat women who have stress urinary incontinence. It concluded that the sling was still working 17 years after the procedure. Some background Stress incontinence is urine leakage when there is pressure on the bladder. It is often observed when a patient...
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In a nutshell This study looked at changing the pressure in urinary balloon implants to ease bladder symptoms after bladder surgery. It concluded that changing the pressure in the balloon could help these symptoms. Some background Stress incontinence (urine leakage when you cough, sneeze, exercise or laugh) can have a very negative impact on...
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In a nutshell This study looked at using onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox) to improve bladder symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). It concluded that this treatment could improve bladder symptoms in patients with MS. Some background Urinary function is controlled by the nervous...
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