ReviewMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)2024
Sacral Neuromodulation: Device Improvement and Current Applications in Urology.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 15 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy and Safety of Sacral Neuromodulation on Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2026Pooled it
- Electrical Pudendal Nerve Stimulation as an Initial Neuromodulation Strategy for Neurogenic Urinary Retention.European urology open science · 2026Article
- The potential of soft robotics for the restoration of urinary voiding.Nature reviews. Urology · 2026Review
- Revision and Explantation After Permanent Sacral Neuromodulation for Overactive Bladder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2026Review
- Case Report: Extrusion of a Sacral Nerve Implant Due to Engaging in Heavy Labor.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Factors Contributing to Sacral Neuromodulation Revision: A Single-Center Study.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Scaling beyond the vagus nerve: historical and contemporary progress on electrode-based small-diameter peripheral nerve interfaces.Bioelectronic medicine · 2026Review
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- Changes in Brain Activity and Functional Connectivity During Spinal Nerve Stimulation in a Rat Model of Overactive Bladder.International neurourology journal · 2025Article
- The underappreciated underactive bladder.Translational andrology and urology · 2025Review
- 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
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- Sacral neurostimulation of penile erection: advancing intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during pelvic surgeries-a narrative review.Therapeutic advances in urologyReview
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Abstract
Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) offers a therapeutic approach to urological patients suffering from idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome, with or without incontinence and non-obstructive urinary retention (NOR), who are not responding to or are not compliant with conservative or medical therapies. The exact mechanism of action of SNM is not fully understood but modulation of the spinal cord reflexes and brain networks by peripheral afferents is regarded as the main pathway. Over the years, surgical techniques improved, leading to the development of the modern two-stage implantation technique. The quadripolar lead is positioned percutaneously under fluoroscopy guidance through the third sacral foramen following the trajectory of S3. The procedure can be performed under local or general anesthesia with the patient in prone position. Current applications of sacral neuromodulation in urology are increasing thanks to the recent improvements of the devices that make this a valuable option not only in conditions such as overactive bladder and non-obstructing urinary retention but also neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction.
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