Neuromodulation for Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction – An Update

Neuromodulation for Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction – An Update

The aim of this review is to provide an update on the use of neuromodulation using sacral nerve stimulation for the treatment of disorders of the lower urinary tract. Neuromodulation using the InterStim® system (Medtronic Inc.) is now accepted as an established therapeutic option for patients with d...

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Main Authors: Zahid Hussain, Simon C. W. Harrison
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2007-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.173
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spelling doaj-3ba2340c87dc4a65a21b48ddd547d1492020-11-25T01:53:46ZengHindawi LimitedThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2007-01-0171036104510.1100/tsw.2007.173Neuromodulation for Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction – An UpdateZahid Hussain0Simon C. W. Harrison1Department of Urology, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, WF1 4DG, UKDepartment of Urology, Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, WF1 4DG, UKThe aim of this review is to provide an update on the use of neuromodulation using sacral nerve stimulation for the treatment of disorders of the lower urinary tract. Neuromodulation using the InterStim® system (Medtronic Inc.) is now accepted as an established therapeutic option for patients with detrusor overactivity, and for women with retention or severe voiding difficulties. However, the use of nerve stimulation in modulating lower urinary tract function has to be regarded as a technique that is in its infancy. Much has yet to be learned about the mechanism by which neuromodulation exerts its effects and there is a need to better define the clinical indications for the treatment. There is also work to be done in terms of optimising stimulation delivery, both in anatomical and electronic terms.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.173
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title_short Neuromodulation for Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction – An Update
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title_fullStr Neuromodulation for Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction – An Update
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description The aim of this review is to provide an update on the use of neuromodulation using sacral nerve stimulation for the treatment of disorders of the lower urinary tract. Neuromodulation using the InterStim® system (Medtronic Inc.) is now accepted as an established therapeutic option for patients with detrusor overactivity, and for women with retention or severe voiding difficulties. However, the use of nerve stimulation in modulating lower urinary tract function has to be regarded as a technique that is in its infancy. Much has yet to be learned about the mechanism by which neuromodulation exerts its effects and there is a need to better define the clinical indications for the treatment. There is also work to be done in terms of optimising stimulation delivery, both in anatomical and electronic terms.
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