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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2026

Factors Contributing to Sacral Neuromodulation Revision: A Single-Center Study.

Rijul Nanda, Annie Chen, Natalia Hernandez, Kathleen Kobashi, Ricardo R Gonzalez, Julie Stewart

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Rijul NandaTexas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. rijulnanda@tamu.edu.ORCID 0009-0000-7241-1018
Annie ChenDepartment of Urology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
Natalia HernandezDepartment of Urology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
Kathleen KobashiDepartment of Urology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
Ricardo R GonzalezDepartment of Urology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
Julie StewartDepartment of Urology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.

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introduction and hypothesisSacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an effective therapy for non-neurogenic overactive bladder, non-obstructive urinary retention, and chronic fecal incontinence. Previous studies have shown SNM revision rates up to 39%, and the factors that predispose to revisions and complications remain incompletely understood. This study is aimed at characterizing reasons for SNM revision over an 18-month period to identify any potential predictors.

methodsThis is a retrospective chart review of patients following SNM implantation from 1 January 2021 to 17 May 2023 at a single academic center with five surgeons. Patient characteristics, procedural specifics, and reasons for revision were examined. Complications were defined as lead migration, infection, pain, or implantable pulse generator (IPG) issues.

resultsA total of 127 patients were included for a total of 135 operations. The overall revision rate was 22% (30 out of 135) with a 6.7% explantation rate (9 out of 135). Primary reasons for revision included lead migration (7), infection (3), pain (3), no efficacy (8), IPG malpositioning (3), or desire for an MRI-compatible device (7). Of patients who underwent revisions, patients with complications had a lower BMI at the time of revision (p = 0.05) and were older (p = 0.007) than patients without complications. There were no differences between genders, or with use of an antimicrobial envelope.

conclusionsThe overall revision rates were lower than those in the published literature. Based on changes in BMI between implantation and subsequent revision, weight loss and older age were associated with more complications that necessitated revision. Use of an antimicrobial envelope did not change complication rates. Surgeons should decide whether its use is warranted given the added cost.

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Electric Stimulation TherapyFecal IncontinenceImplantable NeurostimulatorsPostoperative ComplicationsReoperationUrinary Bladder, OveractiveAdultAgedElectrodes, ImplantedFemaleHumansLumbosacral PlexusMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesUrinary RetentionOveractive bladderSacral neuromodulationUrge urinary incontinenceUrinary incontinence

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