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ReviewCentral European journal of urology2024

Evolving types of pudendal neuromodulation for lower urinary tract dysfunction.

Stefano Parodi, Harry J Kendall, Carlo Terrone, John Pfa Heesakkers

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Review in Central European journal of urology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
3.2field-weighted citation impact, top 9% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Stefano ParodiDepartment of Urology, IRCCS, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy.
Harry J KendallDepartment of Urology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Carlo TerroneDepartment of Urology, IRCCS, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy.
John Pfa HeesakkersDepartment of Urology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Maastricht University Medical Centre · NL

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Sacral neuromodulation and posterior tibial nerve stimulation for lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) and overactive bladder yield good and reliable results. However, neuromodulation research is continuously evolving because there is still need for more patient-friendly treatment options in the therapeutic management of LUTD. Pudendal neuromodulation (PNM) has been emerging as a promising alternative treatment option for the last few decades. The aim of this study is to review the current state of the art of PNM. Material and methods: A wide literature search was conducted in the field of PNM using Medline through the PubMed database and Elsevier using the Scopus database; a critical review of the results was then carried out. PNM has been studied in its various possible aspects: percutaneous PNM, transrectal/transvaginal PNM, and both percutaneous and transcutaneous dorsal genital nerve stimulation. Results: Each technique was found to result in promising improvements in different clinical outcomes, with some trials reporting even better results than sacral neuromodulation. Conclusions: As a result of a comparison between the various PNM techniques with both sacral neuromodulation and posterior tibial nerve stimulation, we think that PNM should be seen as seriously promising, and we believe it will expand the treatment options for overactive bladder. Even though several studies accordingly showed PNM to be safe and effective, a systematic review and meta-analysis were not feasible. PNM in its various techniques is a promising treatment for LUTD. Nevertheless, further research is needed to include it in treatment algorithms.

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lower urinary tract dysfunctionneuromodulationoveractive bladderposterior tibial nerve stimulationpudendal neuromodulationsacral neuromodulation

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PMID38645815
PMCPMC11032025
OpenAlexW4392398242

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