International urogynecology journal
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The lower urinary tract dysfunction encompasses voiding, postvoiding, and storage symptoms. Conventional treatment modalities include pharmacotherapy and behavioural therapy. Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is a safe and minimally invasive treatment modality that has recently gained wide acceptance in the management of urinary urge incontinence, urge frequency, and nonobstructive urinary retention, in particular, among those patients with conditions refractory to conventional methods. ⋯ In the second part, we discuss different ways for SNM to control various types of voiding dysfunction. The lower urinary tract dysfunctions affect millions of people worldwide and have a severe impact on their quality of life. SNM offers a safe and minimally invasive modality in the treatment of voiding dysfunctions, especially in patients with conditions refractory to conventional therapies.
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This study aims to review the use of sacral neuromodulation in the patient population with painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC), chronic pelvic pain (CPP), and sexual dysfunction. A literature review of the current research was carried out. This article highlights the current research findings and uses of sacral neuromodulation in patients with PBS/IC, CPP, vulvar vestibulitis, and erectile dysfunction. Current research on sacral neuromodulation on the abovementioned patient population has shown potential efficacy in pilot studies, though larger, multi-centered trials with long-term follow-up are needed.