In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of radiofrequency (RF) in stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Researchers suggested that the combination of RF and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) improved urinary symptoms in patients with SUI. Some background SUI consists of the leakage of urine caused by a physical movement...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of single-incision slings (SIS) and transobturator slings (TOS) in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and sphincter deficiency. Researchers suggested that SIS and TOS had similar surgical outcomes in these patients. Some background SUI is common in adult women. It involves the...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and complications of bottom-up tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and inside-out tension-free vaginal tape – obturator (TVT-O) in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This study suggested that TVT and TVT-O had similar effectiveness but TVT was associated with fewer chronic...
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In a nutshell This article looked at patients' change in quality of life (QoL) and sexual function following tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) compared to polyacrylamide hydrogel injection (PAHG) for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The authors found that both treatments improve QoL and sexual function, with greater SUI improvements with TVT. Some...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of pelvic muscle training (PMT) and duloxetine (Cymbalta) in women with stress urinary incontinence. Researchers suggested that PMT added to duloxetine treatment improves incontinence in women. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common form of incontinence, being...
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In 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...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the use of bulking treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in male patients. This study concluded that these agents improve SUI, at least in the short-term. Some background Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) happens during...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of the AdVance XP male sling for urinary incontinence and in men after prostate cancer treatment. This study found that this procedure is promising for these patients. Some background Sling surgery is the most common surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI). SUI means...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if pain and functional activity (FA) is affected by vaginal reconstructive surgery (VRS). They found that pain and FA improves for up to 2 years. Some background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition that affects many women. It can lead to urinary incontinence (UI). UI is the term for an inability to...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of the 'mini-sling' surgery during placement of penile prosthesis for the treatment of urinary incontinence and climacturia (urine leaking during sexual intercourse) in men with erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer treatment. This study found that this procedure is promising for these...
Read MoreIn 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...
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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...
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