SynthesisUrologia internationalis2022
Predictive Factors in Sacral Neuromodulation: A Systematic Review.
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- Potential interference of spinal cord and sacral stimulators with cardiac implantable electronic devices: a systematic review.Neurosurgical review · 2025Pooled it
- Electrical Pudendal Nerve Stimulation as an Initial Neuromodulation Strategy for Neurogenic Urinary Retention.European urology open science · 2026Article
- External validation of the VOID predictive model for sacral neuromodulation in non-obstructive urinary retention and/or slow urinary stream.World journal of urology · 2026Article
- Sacral Neuromodulation for Refractory Overactive Bladder: Closing the Gaps in Anatomy, Mechanisms, and Parameter Selection.Advances in therapy · 2026Review
- Phenotyping Overactive Bladder - Part 2: Can Management be Improved by Phenotyping, and Targeting Therapy According to Urgency Type and Other Characteristics? ICI-RS 2025.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2026Review
- Factors Contributing to Sacral Neuromodulation Revision: A Single-Center Study.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- The mechanism of action of neuromodulation in the treatment of overactive bladder.Nature reviews. Urology · 2025Review
- Identification of Perioperative Risk Factors for Early Sacral Nerve Stimulator Explantation: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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- Differential effects of low- and high-frequency sacral neuromodulation on urinary symptoms: high-frequency improves Qmax, low-frequency enhances bladder capacity.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
- Predicting success using response after lead implantation with sacral neuromodulation for urgency incontinence.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2024Article
- Long-term Outcomes of Periurethral Sphincter Botulinum Toxin in Female Chronic Urinary Retention.International neurourology journal · 2024Article
- Can we improve techniques and patients' selection for nerve stimulation suitable for lower urinary tract dysfunctions? ICI-RS 2023.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2024Review
- Evaluation and management of urinary incontinence in nursing home residents: unique considerations for an at-risk population.Gynecology and pelvic medicine · 2024Review
- Development of a predictive tool for sacral nerve modulation implantation in the treatment of non-obstructive urinary retention and/or slow urinary stream: a study from the Neuro-Urology Committee of the French Association of Urology.World journal of urology · 2023Article
- Third-line therapy for overactive bladder in the elderly: Nuances and considerations.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2022Review
- Comparison of surgical techniques for optimal lead placement in sacral neuromodulation: a cadaver study.Techniques in coloproctology · 2022Article
- Delivering patient-centered care through shared decision making in overactive bladder.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2022Review
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Abstract
introductionSacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an effective treatment in patients with overactive bladder syndrome or nonobstructive urinary retention when conservative treatment fails. Several factors that could impact outcome with SNM have been studied. This systematic review investigated these predictive factors and their relevance for clinical practice.
methodsSystematic review according to the PRISMA guidelines was conducted. This review is registered in the PROSPERO register (CRD42015016256).
resultsSeventy-eight studies (of which 11 abstracts) were included. Females, younger patients, and a tined lead procedure tend to be predictive in successful SNM outcome. Factors that did not influence SNM outcome were prior back surgery, surgery for stress urinary incontinence, affective symptoms, and duration of complaints. Reduced detrusor contractility is associated with a lower success rate. The level of evidence of most studies (graded according to the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine) was 3b.
conclusionEven though this systematic review investigated predictive factors (gender, age, type of procedure, type of lead, and detrusor contractility), no general consensus on predictive factors could be made. Most studies are small, retrospective, and involve a heterogeneous population. Therefore, prospective research in larger specific patient groups remains necessary to find predictors of SNM outcome.
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