Implantable neuromodulation for urinary urge incontinence and fecal incontinence: a urogynecology perspective

Paul D M Pettit; Anita Chen

doi:10.1016/j.ucl.2012.06.004

Implantable neuromodulation for urinary urge incontinence and fecal incontinence: a urogynecology perspective

Urol Clin North Am. 2012 Aug;39(3):397-404. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2012.06.004.

Authors

Paul D M Pettit¹, Anita Chen

Affiliation

¹ Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. paul.pettit@mayo.edu

PMID: 22877723
DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2012.06.004

Abstract

Implantable sacral nerve stimulation is a minimally invasive, durable, and reversible procedure for patients with urinary urge and fecal incontinence who are refractory to conservative therapy. The therapy is safe compared with other surgical options. An intact external or internal rectal sphincter is not a prerequisite for success in patients with fecal incontinence.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Electric Stimulation Therapy*
Fecal Incontinence / therapy*
Female
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods
Humans
Implantable Neurostimulators*
Patient Selection
Urinary Incontinence, Urge / therapy*
Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods