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Boyd B, Guaderrama N, Zhuang Z, Tovar S, Whitcomb E. Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence: Does Race Matter? UROGYNECOLOGY (PHILADELPHIA, PA.) 2024:02273501-990000000-00224. [PMID: 38710019 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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IMPORTANCE The importance of this study was to examine treatment patterns and surgical complications for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to describe the treatment of SUI and associated complications in a racially and ethnically diverse population. STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study of patients with a new diagnosis of SUI. We identified patients who received treatment with a pessary, pelvic floor physical therapy, or surgery. Surgical complications were abstracted. Logistic regression was used to examine the association between race/ethnicity and treatment, as well as surgical complications. RESULTS A total of 67,187 patients with a new diagnosis of SUI were included. The population was predominately Hispanic (47.5%) followed by White, Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native. Comparing no treatment to any treatment, all racial/ethnic groups, except American Indian/Alaska Native, had decreased odds of receiving treatment compared with White women. Hispanic and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander women had increased odds of referral for pelvic floor physical therapy compared with White women. All racial/ethnic groups, except for American Indian/Alaska Native women, had decreased odds of receiving a sling procedure compared with White women. When these racial/ethnic minority groups did receive treatment, it was more likely to be conservative treatment compared with White women. There were no significant differences in individual surgical complications. CONCLUSIONS Racial minority women were 20-50% less likely to undergo a sling procedure, commonly posited as the gold standard surgical treatment. Racial minority women were 40-100% more likely to receive conservative management and 20-50% less likely to receive any treatment compared with White women.
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Irvine, CA
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, CA
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, CA
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Irvine, CA
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Barbosa-Silva J, Calixtre LB, Von Piekartz D, Driusso P, Armijo-Olivo S. The minimal important difference of patient-reported outcome measures related to female urinary incontinence: a systematic review. BMC Med Res Methodol 2024; 24:60. [PMID: 38459428 PMCID: PMC10921720 DOI: 10.1186/s12874-024-02188-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The minimal important difference is a valuable metric in ascertaining the clinical relevance of a treatment, offering valuable guidance in patient management. There is a lack of available evidence concerning this metric in the context of outcomes related to female urinary incontinence, which might negatively impact clinical decision-making. OBJECTIVES To summarize the minimal important difference of patient-reported outcome measures associated with urinary incontinence, calculated according to both distribution- and anchor-based methods. METHODS This is a systematic review conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. The search strategy including the main terms for urinary incontinence and minimal important difference were used in five different databases (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Scopus) in 09 June 2021 and were updated in January 09, 2024 with no limits for date, language or publication status. Studies that provided minimal important difference (distribution- or anchor-based methods) for patient-reported outcome measures related to female urinary incontinence outcomes were included. The study selection and data extraction were performed independently by two different researchers. Only studies that reported the minimal important difference according to anchor-based methods were assessed by credibility and certainty of the evidence. When possible, absolute minimal important differences were calculated for each study separately according to the mean change of the group of participants that slightly improved. RESULTS Twelve studies were included. Thirteen questionnaires with their respective minimal important differences reported according to distribution (effect size, standard error of measurement, standardized response mean) and anchor-based methods were found. Most of the measures for anchor methods did not consider the smallest difference identified by the participants to calculate the minimal important difference. All reports related to anchor-based methods presented low credibility and very low certainty of the evidence. We pooled 20 different estimates of minimal important differences using data from primary studies, considering different anchors and questionnaires. CONCLUSIONS There is a high variability around the minimal important difference related to patient-reported outcome measures for urinary incontinence outcomes according to the method of analysis, questionnaires, and anchors used, however, the credibility and certainty of the evidence to support these is still limited.
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- Jordana Barbosa-Silva
- Women's Health Research Laboratory (LAMU), Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, Monjolinho, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil.
- Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Applied Sciences - Hochschule Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany.
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- Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Applied Sciences - Hochschule Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory (LAMU), Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, Monjolinho, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil
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- Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Applied Sciences - Hochschule Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany
- Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine/Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Carter-Brooks CM, Brown OE, Ackenbom MF. Pelvic Floor Disorders in Black Women: Prevalence, Clinical Care, and a Strategic Agenda to Prioritize Care. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2024; 51:157-179. [PMID: 38267125 PMCID: PMC11093648 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2023.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Pelvic floor disorders are a group of common conditions affecting women of all racial and ethnic groups. These disorders are undertreated in all women, but this is especially magnified in Black people who have been historically marginalized in the United States. This article seeks to highlight the prevalence of pelvic floor disorders in Black women, evaluate the clinical care they receive, examine barriers they face to equitable care, and present a strategic agenda to prioritize the care of Black women with pelvic floor disorders.
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- Charelle M Carter-Brooks
- The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 6A- 416, Washington, DC 20037, USA.
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 250 East Superior Avenue Suite 05-2113, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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- Magee-Womens Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh, 3240 Craft Place, Suite 226, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Margulies SL, Sakai N, Geller EJ. Racial and ethnic disparity in national practice patterns for stress urinary incontinence surgery. Int Urogynecol J 2024; 35:35-42. [PMID: 37392225 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05583-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS There is a paucity of information assessing whether race/ethnicity is associated with differences in surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The primary objective was to assess for racial/ethnic disparities in SUI surgeries. Secondary objectives were to assess for surgical complication differences and trends over time. METHODS Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database, we conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of patients undergoing SUI surgery from 2010 to 2019. Chi-squared or Fisher's exact test and ANOVA were used for categorical and continuous variables respectively. Breslow day score and multinomial and multiple logistic regression models were used. RESULTS A total of 53,333 patients were analyzed. Using White race/ethnicity and sling surgery as references, Hispanic patients underwent more laparoscopic surgeries (OR1.17 [CI 1.03, 1.33]) and anterior vesico-urethropexy/urethropexies (OR 1.97 [CI 1.66, 2.34]); Black patients underwent more anterior vesico-urethropexy/urethropexies (OR 1.49 [CI 1.07, 2.07]), abdomino-vaginal vesical neck suspensions (OR 2.19 [CI 1.05-4.55]), and inflatable urethral slings (OR 4.28 [CI 1.23-14.90]). White patients had lower rates of inpatient stay (p < 0.0001) and blood transfusion (p < 0.0001) compared with patients who were Black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC). Over time, Hispanic and Black patients were more likely to undergo anterior vesico-urethropexy/urethropexies than White patients (RR 2.03:1 [CI 1.72-2.40]) and (RR 1.59 CI [1.15-2.20]) respectively. Adjusting for possible confounders, Hispanic and Black patients had a greater chance of having a nonsling surgery, 37% (p < 0.0001) and 44% (p = 0.0001) greater chances respectively. CONCLUSION We observed racial/ethnic differences in SUI surgeries. Although causality cannot be proven here, our results confirm previous findings suggesting inequities in care.
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- Samantha L Margulies
- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 3032 Old Clinic Building, CB#7570, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 3032 Old Clinic Building, CB#7570, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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Liu X, Wang Q, Chen Y, Luo J, Wan Y. Factors Associated With Stress Urinary Incontinence and Diastasis of Rectus Abdominis in Women at 6-8 Weeks Postpartum. UROGYNECOLOGY (PHILADELPHIA, PA.) 2023; 29:844-850. [PMID: 37093577 PMCID: PMC10521785 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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IMPORTANCE In recent years, pelvic-abdominal dynamics has become a research topic in the field of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), and the relationship between diastasis of the rectus abdominis (DRA) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) has been controversial. The study is helpful to further strengthen perinatal education, accurately identify the risk factors of SUI and DRA, and improve the quality of life of puerperae. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the association of SUI and DRA in women with PFD as measured by vaginal palpation or pelvic floor biofeedback machine testing. STUDY DESIGN A total of 301 patients diagnosed with female PFD who were 6-8 weeks postpartum at The Fifth People's Hospital of Zhuhai between May 2018 and April 2021 were enrolled. The prevalence rates and potential influencing factors of SUI and DRA were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 29.5% (89 of 301) of the patients were diagnosed with SUI, and 31.9% (96 of 301) were diagnosed with DRA. Binary logistic regression showed that a history of delivery ( P = 0.012; odds ratio [OR], 1.982) and vaginal delivery with perineal lacerations or episiotomy ( P = 0.016; OR, 2.187) were risk factors for SUI. High birth weight (weight>4.0 kg, P < 0.001; OR, 14.507) was a risk factor for DRA. CONCLUSIONS A history of delivery and vaginal delivery with perineal lacerations or episiotomy increased the risk of SUI, and high birth weight was an independent risk factor for DRA. Early intervention, including exercise therapy, manual therapy, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation, may be important for patients with PFD having these risk factors.
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- Xiaohong Liu
- From the Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Fifth People's Hospital of Zhuhai, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Fifth People's Hospital of Zhuhai, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Fifth People's Hospital of Zhuhai, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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- From the Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou
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- From the Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou
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Li PC, Ding DC. Comparison of Er:YAG and CO 2 laser therapy for women with stress urinary incontinence. Lasers Surg Med 2023; 55:653-661. [PMID: 37265011 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of Er:YAG and CO2 laser therapies for treating female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHODS This retrospective study included 139 women who were divided into four groups: group 1 received two therapy sessions with the Er:YAG laser, group 2 received two therapy sessions with the CO2 laser, group 3 received one therapy session with the Er:YAG laser, and group 4 received one therapy session with the CO2 laser. Patients completed three questionnaires to assess SUI symptom severity at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after laser therapy. RESULTS Urinary incontinence symptoms significantly improved in groups 1 and 2 at both the 1- and 3-month follow-up evaluations compared to the baseline (p < 0.001). Symptoms improved after one therapy session in groups 3 and 4 at the 3-month follow-up (p < 0.001). The Er:YAG laser was more effective than the CO2 laser in improving SUI symptoms (Urogenital Distress Inventory 6 and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire 7) 3 months after treatment, regardless of the number of sessions. Both Er:YAG and CO2 laser therapies were found to be effective in reducing symptoms associated with an overactive bladder, as demonstrated by improvements in overactive bladder symptom scores. Two sessions of laser therapy were more effective than one. CONCLUSION Vaginal laser therapy could be an effective alternative treatment for mild to moderate SUI. The Er:YAG laser was more effective than CO2 laser therapy, with results lasting for at least 3 months. However, further large-scale, randomized, controlled trials are needed to confirm our findings.
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- Pei-Chen Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC
- Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC
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Souza HDC, Pires LMT, Vieira GC, Castro EAB, Moura EA, Engelmann J, Fonseca DS. Prevalence of pelvic floor disorders and the associated quality of life among institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly women: A cross-sectional study. Curr Urol 2023; 17:184-187. [PMID: 37448617 PMCID: PMC10337817 DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background An increase in life expectancy has led to an increased elderly population. In turn, this aging population is more likely to develop health conditions, such as pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). This study aimed to assess the prevalence of these disorders and the associated quality of life in institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly women. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 80 female participants older than 60 years, divided into 2 groups: institutionalized and noninstitutionalized participants. The Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory Short-Form and a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. A chi-squared test was used to assess the differences in prevalence between groups. Results There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in the prevalence of PFDs or quality of life. In this study, the prevalence of PFDs was higher than that reported previously. In institutionalized women, a higher prevalence of PFDs and impaired quality of life were expected, although not observed. Conclusions There was a higher prevalence of pelvic disorders and impaired quality of life due to these disorders in elderly women.
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- Heloisa da Costa Souza
- Programa de Graduação em Fisioterapia, Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Programa de Graduação em Fisioterapia, Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Reabilitação e Desempenho Físico Funcional, Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Programa de Graduação em Fisioterapia, Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Programa de Graduação em Fisioterapia, Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Reabilitação e Desempenho Físico Funcional, Faculdade de Fisioterapia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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Shokri P, Kharaz L, Talebian N, Borumandnia N, Ziaee SAM, Shakhssalim N. A systematic review and meta-analysis of complications of artificial urinary sphincters in female patients with urinary incontinence due to internal sphincter insufficiency. BMC Urol 2023; 23:97. [PMID: 37210489 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-023-01274-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common worldwide rising health issue among women with a prevalence of 5 to 70%. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common subtype of UI. There are different treatments for UI, including AUS (artificial urinary sphincter) implantation, as one of the surgical options for treating SUI. The aim of this study was to determine the complication rate of AUS, exclusively in female patients with SUI, which resulted from ISD (intrinsic sphincter deficiency). We also compared the complication rate between minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic surgery) and open approaches. METHODS Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar were searched for studies regarding complications in AUS implantation surgery, from the beginning of the project to March 2022. After screening and reviewing of full text, the general characteristics of the study and study population including follow-up time, type of surgery, and the number of complications that occurred such as necrosis, atrophy, erosion, infection, mechanical failure, revision, and leak, were extracted. RESULTS We found that atrophy occurred in 1 of 188 (0.53%) patients treated with minimally invasive surgery and in 1 of 669 (0.15%) patients treated with open surgery. None of the 17 included studies reported the occurrence of necrosis in the patients under study. Erosion occurred in 9 of 188 (4.78%) patients treated with minimally invasive surgery and in 41 of 669 (6.12%) patients treated with open surgery. Infection occurred in 12 of 188 (6.38%) patients treated with minimally invasive surgery and in 22 of 669 (3.2%) patients treated with open surgery. The mechanical failure occurred in 1 of 188 (0.53%) patients treated with minimally invasive surgery and in 55 of 669 (8.22%) patients treated with open surgery. Reconstructive surgery occurred in 7 of 188 (3.72%) patients treated with minimally invasive surgery and in 95 of 669 (14.2%) patients treated with open surgery. Leaks occurred in 4 of 188 (2.12%) patients treated with minimally invasive surgery and in 6 of 669 (0.89%) patients treated with open surgery. The type of surgery was associated with a statistically significant increase in mechanical failure (p-value = 0.067) and infection (p-value = 0.021), and reconstructive surgery (p-value = 0.049). Out of the 857 participats in the study,469 were studied for less than five years and 388 were studied for more than five years.21 of 469 (4.4%) (p-value = 0.08) patients and 81 of 388 (20.8%) (p-value = 0.001) patients required reconstructive surgery. Erosion occurred in 23 of 469 (4.9%) (p-value = 0.01)patients with following time less than five years and in 27 of 388 (6.9%) (p-value = 0.001) patients with following time more than five years. CONCLUSION The use of artificial urinary sphincters in the treatment of UI causes complications such as atrophy, erosion, and infection; the amount of which is influenced by the surgical method and the duration of using the artificial urinary sphincter. It seems that the use of new surgical methods, such as laparoscopic surgery, is useful in reducing the incidence of complications.
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- Pourya Shokri
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Labbafinejad Medical Center, Pasdaran, Tehran, Iran
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- Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Labbafinejad Medical Center, Pasdaran, Tehran, Iran
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Hernandez-Reynoso AG, Rahman FS, Hedden B, Castelán F, Martínez-Gómez M, Zimmern P, Romero-Ortega MI. Secondary urethral sphincter function of the rabbit pelvic and perineal muscles. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1111884. [PMID: 36875671 PMCID: PMC9978527 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1111884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Perineal and pelvic floor muscles play an important role in continence by providing mechanical support to pelvic organs. It is also known that the pubococcygeus muscle (PcM) contracts in the storage phase and is inactive during voiding, while the bulbospongiosus muscle (BsM) is active during the voiding phase. Recent evidence suggested an additional role of these muscles in supporting urethral closure in rabbits. However, the individual role of perineal and pelvic muscles as urethral sphincters is not well-defined. Here we evaluated the individual, sequential and synergistic roles of the PcM and BsM in assisting urethral closure and defined the optimal electrical stimulation parameters that can effectively contract these muscles and increase the urethral pressure (P ura ) in young nulliparous animals (n = 11). Unilateral stimulation of either the BsM or PcM at 40 Hz induced modest increases in average P ura (0.23 ± 0.10 and 0.07 ± 0.04 mmHg, respectively). Investigation on the changes in P ura evoked by stimulation frequencies between 5 and 60 Hz show that sequential contralateral PcM-BsM activation at 40 Hz induced a 2-fold average P ura increase (0.23 ± 0.07 mmHg) compared to that evoked by PcM stimulation. Simultaneous activation of PcM and BsM at 40 Hz also showed an increased average P ura (0.26 ± 0.04 mmHg), with a 2-fold increase in average P ura observed during the unilateral sequential PcM-BsM stimulation at 40 Hz (0.69 ± 0.2 mmHg). Finally, stimulation at 40 Hz of the bulbospongiosus nerve (BsN) induced an approximate 4-fold increase in average P ura (0.87 ± 0.44 mmHg; p < 0.04) compared to that elicited by BsM stimulation, confirming that direct nerve stimulation is more effective. Together, this study shows that in the female rabbit, both perineal and pelvic muscles support of the urethral function during continence, and that unilateral stimulation of the BsN at 40-60 Hz is sufficient to achieve maximal secondary sphincter activity. The results also support the potential clinical value of neuromodulation of pelvic and perineal nerves as bioelectronic therapy for stress urinary incontinence.
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- Ana G Hernandez-Reynoso
- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, United States
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- Departamento de Biología Celular y Fisiología, Unidad Foránea Tlaxcala, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala, Mexico.,Centro Tlaxcala de Biología de la Conducta, Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología Celular y Fisiología, Unidad Foránea Tlaxcala, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala, Mexico.,Centro Tlaxcala de Biología de la Conducta, Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala City, Mexico
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- Department of Urology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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Health inequities within the field of urogynecology. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2022; 34:391-395. [PMID: 36036463 DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To summarize some of the most recent evidence on disparities in the prevalence, treatment and outcomes of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), and to address potential interventions to dismantle these inequities. RECENT FINDINGS There is a paucity of data on the prevalence and treatment of PFDs in racial minority women. The existing studies are limited and poor quality. These studies suggest that racial and ethnic minorities may be at a higher risk of PFDs, however the epidemiologic data regarding prevalence varies by disorder and at times are conflicting. Nevertheless, the data on treatment and complications is clear. Racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to receive gold-standard treatment and are more likely to experience treatment related complications. SUMMARY We discuss the lack of racially inclusive research that perpetuates ongoing health inequities.
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MacNevin W, Bitcon C, Cox A. Social Disparities in the Diagnosis and Care of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction. CURRENT BLADDER DYSFUNCTION REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11884-022-00673-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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CADISH LA, FORD CB, Wu JM, Anger JT. Mortality and Reoperation Following Midurethral Sling Versus Urethral Bulking in Older Women. Urology 2022; 165:144-149. [PMID: 35460678 PMCID: PMC9940270 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine differences in mortality, retreatment rates, and comorbidities that may be risk factors for retreatment among Medicare beneficiaries (age 65+) undergoing midurethral sling vs urethral bulking. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study using the 5% limited data set from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services between 2010 and 2018. Beneficiaries age 65 or older who underwent sling or bulking without concomitant surgery from 2011 to 2014 were included and followed until reoperation or retreatment, loss of Medicare, death, or December 31, 2018. Repeat procedures for ongoing stress incontinence or complication were included. Associations between index treatment and need for a secondary procedure were evaluated using Cox proportional hazards models. RESULTS Median follow-up time was 5.7 years for 1,700 patients undergoing sling and 5.2 years for 875 patients undergoing bulking. Within 5 years, 10.2% of sling patients and 23.2% of bulking patients had died. When controlling for age, race, and comorbidities, bulking patients were 1.73 times more likely than sling patients to die during the study period. Bulking patients were significantly more likely to have 12 of the 16 of the medical comorbidities evaluated. By 5 years, 6.7% of sling patients had been retreated for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) compared with 24.6% of bulking patients. Apart from hypertension, none of the comorbidities evaluated was associated with a difference in the risk of a subsequent surgical procedure. Members of racial and ethnic minority groups were less likely to be retreated. CONCLUSION Older adults undergoing bulking are notably sicker and have shorter life expectancy as compared with those undergoing sling, suggesting these factors heavily guide patient selection. Comorbidities do not predispose patients to reoperation or retreatment.
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- Lauren A. CADISH
- Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica, CA
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- Department of Population Health Science, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- Section of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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Uberoi P, Lee W, Lucioni A, Kobashi KC, Berry DL, Lee UJ. Listening to Learn: A Qualitative Analysis of Women's Experiences with Mesh Mid-urethral Sling Surgery. Urology 2022; 161:36-41. [PMID: 34929240 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To improve women's experiences with mesh mid-urethral sling (MUS) surgery for treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), we sought to qualitatively examine patient perspectives of MUS surgery, organize resulting patient-derived themes, and present our findings as potential springboards for future research and quality improvement efforts. METHODS We conducted semi-structured focus groups and interviews of patients who had undergone mesh MUS surgery at a single tertiary referral institution. Discussions were recorded, transcribed, de-identified, and analyzed using deductive and inductive content analysis. Two researchers independently performed line-by-line coding which was verified by two additional researchers. RESULTS Eleven women participated. Most sought SUI care after becoming frustrated with their symptoms. However, some participants experienced barriers to care or dismissal of their symptoms by their physicians. While participants expected improvements in SUI symptoms after MUS surgery, some expected improvement or resolution of other pelvic floor-related issues such as bowel symptoms. Despite having improved SUI symptoms, participants described non-SUI symptoms as negative outcomes from their MUS surgery. Overall, participants wished SUI-associated embarrassment could be lessened and suggested public service announcements to help normalize discussion of SUI symptoms. CONCLUSION Obtaining first-hand information from SUI patients who have undergone MUS surgery provides insights into what matters to patients. Information from this study can help support further investigation into barriers to care for SUI patients and further study into improving counseling on goals and expectations of MUS surgery. The themes complement the current knowledge on MUS by providing insights that can only be collected through open-ended inquiry.
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- Pansy Uberoi
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Section of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Section of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Section of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Section of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Section of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA.
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Alem MER, da Silva JB, Beleza ACS, Chaves TC, Driusso P. Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement property analysis of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Three Incontinence Questionnaire. Int Urogynecol J 2022; 33:3053-3060. [PMID: 34985535 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-05036-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The differential diagnosis of urinary symptoms may allow health professionals to establish a therapeutic objective and to choose the appropriate treatment for the patient's complaint. The aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt the Three Incontinence Questionnaire (3IQ) into Brazilian Portuguese (3IQ-Br) and to analyze test-retest reliability, construct, and criterion validity in women. METHODS The cross-cultural adaptation of the 3IQ-Br included forward-translation, back-translation, and consensus among an expert committee. Participants with and without urinary incontinence (UI) completed the 3IQ-Br, King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ), and Questionnaire for Female Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis (QUID-Br). Only women with UI answered 3IQ-Br after 7-10 days. Test-retest reliability and construct validity were analyzed using the Cohen linear kappa (k). The 3IQ-Br accuracy was analyzed using the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve, considering the sensitivity and specificity to correctly classify women with and without UI. RESULTS The reliability of each question from the 3IQ-Br was considered substantial in the test-retest. The agreement among 3IQ-Br, QUID-Br, and KHQ was almost perfect for UI diagnosis (k > 0.8). The 3IQ-Br was considered to have good accuracy in distinguishing women with UI considering the KHQ (AUC 0.83, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.78 to 0.87, p < 0.001), and fair to the QUID-Br (AUC 0.73, 95% CI 0.68 to 0.78; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study showed that this version of the 3IQ-Br has acceptable measurement properties for identifying and differentiating UI symptoms in Brazilian women.
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- Michele Elisabete Rúbio Alem
- Women's Health Research Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, 235 km, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13565-905, Brazil
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, 235 km, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13565-905, Brazil
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, 235 km, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13565-905, Brazil
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- Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, 235 km, São Carlos, SP, CEP 13565-905, Brazil.
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Nagai K, Homma Y, Ideno Y, Hayashi K. Prevalence and factors associated with overactive bladder and stress urinary incontinence in the Japan Nurses' Health Study. Menopause 2021; 29:129-136. [PMID: 34905751 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with urinary symptoms using cross-sectional data from the Japan Nurses' Health Study, a prospective cohort study among female nurses. METHODS A total of 12,198 women were included. We calculated the prevalence of urinary symptoms. Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were estimated to determine the odds for overactive bladder (OAB), stress urinary incontinence, and mixed urinary incontinence. RESULTS The mean age and body mass index (standard deviation, range) were 46.5 (±8.1, 27-82) years and 22.1 (±3.1, 12.9-44.6) kg/m2, respectively. The prevalence of OAB was 9.5% (OAB with urinary incontinence [-wet]: 5.4%, OAB without urinary incontinence: 4.1%), that of stress urinary incontinence (without OAB-wet) was 13.9%, and that of mixed urinary incontinence was 2.1%. Multivariable-adjusted logistic regression analysis showed a significant association between OAB and age 45 to 54 years, and postmenopausal status was moderately associated with OAB in that analysis. In the multivariable-adjusted model, age groups 45 to 49 and 50 to 54 years, body mass index 23-27.4 and ≥ 27.5 kg/m2, and parous status were significantly associated with stress urinary incontinence (without OAB-wet). CONCLUSIONS This study showed a significant association of OAB with ages 45 to 54 years and postmenopausal status. Further studies should consider the association between time since menopause and OAB symptoms in the perimenopausal period. A high body mass index and parous status are strongly associated with stress urinary incontinence, and stress urinary incontinence symptoms may become less frequent after menopause.
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- Kazue Nagai
- School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8514, Japan
- Gunma University Center for Mathematics and Data Science, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan
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- Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, 150-8935 Tokyo, Japan
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- Gunma University Center for Mathematics and Data Science, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan
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- School of Health Sciences, Gunma University, 3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8514, Japan
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Gonzalez G, Arora A, Choi E, Bresee C, Perley J, Anger JT. Outcomes of the Supris® Sling in an Urban Latina Population. Urology 2021; 163:3-7. [PMID: 34637838 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.07.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze patient reported outcomes, safety, and efficacy of the Supris® mid-urethral sling in a diverse population. METHODS A retrospective chart review of 101 women who underwent a mid-urethral Supris® sling procedure was conducted. Baseline characteristics and peri-operative parameters were collected. Post-operative results and patient reported outcomes were collected at an average follow-up time of 19 months using the Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6) and Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) validated questionnaires. Subjective cure rates were compared using the nonparametric Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test. RESULTS The median age of women was 57 years old, and 86.1% identified as Latina. 28% and 72% of women had a SUI and MUI diagnosis, respectively. Women, on average, used two pads pre-operatively and none post-operatively. There was a 3% surgical revision rate. 80 women completed the questionnaires. 82% of the MUI group reported being very much improved or much better. The SUI group reported being 94% very much improved or much better. The UDI-6 questions related to urgency and leakage of small amounts of urine were significantly different between the MUI and SUI groups (p = 0.002 and p = 0.044). CONCLUSIONS In our primarily Latina patient population, the majority of whom had MUI, the Supris® retropubic sling greatly improved symptoms. Although reported outcomes were excellent in both groups, those with pre-operative urge incontinence were more likely to experience urge symptoms post-operatively. Despite persistent urge symptoms, patients reported improvement of their overall symptoms.
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- Gabriela Gonzalez
- Department of Urology, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA
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- University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills, CA
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- Department of Statistics, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills, CA.
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Gonzalez G, Dallas K, Arora A, Kobashi KC, Anger JT. Underrepresentation of Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Research Informing the American Urological Association/Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction Stress Urinary Incontinence Guideline. Urology 2021; 163:16-21. [PMID: 34536408 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.08.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To characterize the racial/ethnic representation in the studies used in the American Urological Association/Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction stress urinary incontinence guideline. METHODS Cited studies were reviewed using inclusion and exclusion criteria. The inclusion criteria focused on United States literature to allow for demographic comparison with census data. To compare the racial representation in a study to the diversity in the surrounding city, we calculated the differences between county census data and the study race reported data and performed regression analyses. RESULTS Eighty-seven cited studies were reviewed, of which 33 were excluded and 52 studies were further evaluated. Seventeen studies were US studies, nine of which reported race. Eighty percent of the women included in the 9 studies were non-Hispanic white women. A diverse geographic region did not correlate with increased study enrollment of non-White patients. CONCLUSION The majority of cited studies used to develop the stress urinary incontinence management guidelines did not report the race/ethnicity of participants. Among those studies that did, Asian, Black, and Hispanic women were included at lower rates than non-Hispanic white women, identifying an area of opportunity to improve research recruitment and promote health equity. Non-Hispanic women were consistently overrepresented while other women were either under-represented or completely excluded.
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- Gabriela Gonzalez
- Department of Urology, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA
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- Division of Urology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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- University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA
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- Department of Urology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA.
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Health equity is attained when everyone has the opportunity achieve the health they envision; however, health disparities are a barrier to health equity. As health disparities specific to urogynecology exist, it is critical to examine and contextualize them in a framework that improves understanding of what factors may drive these disparities to craft effective solutions. This article will review what we currently know about urinary incontinence disparities and provide a framework for evaluation as well as a framework for advancing health equity in the care of diverse patient populations with urinary incontinence.
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- Oluwateniola Brown
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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Przydacz M, Chlosta M, Chlosta P. Population-Level Prevalence, Bother, and Treatment Behavior for Urinary Incontinence in an Eastern European Country: Findings from the LUTS POLAND Study. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10112314. [PMID: 34073165 PMCID: PMC8199423 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Population-level data are lacking for urinary incontinence (UI) in Central and Eastern European countries. Therefore, the objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence, bother, and behavior regarding treatment for UI in a population-representative group of Polish adults aged ≥ 40 years. METHODS Data for this epidemiological study were derived from the larger LUTS POLAND project, in which a group of adults that typified the Polish population were surveyed, by telephone, about lower urinary tract symptoms. Respondents were classified by age, sex, and place of residence. UI was assessed with a standard protocol and established International Continence Society definitions. RESULTS The LUTS POLAND survey included 6005 completed interviews. The prevalence of UI was 14.6-25.4%; women reported a greater occurrence compared with men (p < 0.001). For both sexes, UI prevalence increased with age. Stress UI was the most common type of UI in women, and urgency UI was the most prevalent in men. We did not find a difference in prevalence between urban and rural areas. Individuals were greatly bothered by UI. For women, mixed UI was the most bothersome, whereas for men, leak for no reason was most annoying. More than half of respondents (51.4-62.3%) who reported UI expressed anxiety about the effect of UI on their quality of life. Nevertheless, only around one third (29.2-38.1%) of respondents with UI sought treatment, most of whom received treatment. Persons from urban and rural areas did not differ in the degrees of treatment seeking and treatment receiving. CONCLUSION Urinary incontinence was prevalent and greatly bothersome among Polish adults aged ≥ 40 years. Consequently, UI had detrimental effects on quality of life. Nonetheless, most affected persons did not seek treatment. Therefore, we need to increase population awareness in Poland about UI and available treatment methods, and we need to ensure adequate allocation of government and healthcare system resources.
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Nocturia at the Population Level in Poland: Prevalence, Bother, Quality of Life, and Treatment-Related Behavior. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9050555. [PMID: 34068453 PMCID: PMC8151448 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9050555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to measure at the population level the prevalence, bother, effect on quality of life, and behavior associated with treatment for nocturia in a large representative cohort of Polish adults aged ≥40 years. Materials and Methods: Data were derived from LUTS POLAND, a computer-assisted telephone survey of urological health that mirrored the entire Polish population in urban and rural areas. Results: Six thousand persons completed the survey. The respondents were representative for age, sex, and place of residence. Nocturia was highly prevalent because 73.7% of all participants reported ≥1 nocturia episode, and 36.1% reported ≥2 nocturia episodes. We did not identify differences between urban and rural areas. Women were more often affected than men, and the prevalence of nocturia increased with age. More than one-third (29.7–45.3%) of respondents who reported nocturia were bothered by the symptom and, thereby, concerned about their urinary-specific quality of life. Notably, we found a statistically significant correlation between the frequency of nocturia and intensification of its bother (p < 0.001 for men and women). However, only about one-fourth (22.2–29.2%) of respondents with nocturia sought treatment, most of whom received treatment. Conclusions: Nocturia was highly prevalent and often bothersome with negative effects on quality of life of Polish adults aged ≥40 years. However, the percentage of treatment seeking was low. Combined with the fact that nocturia has multiple causes and consequences, including high morbidity and mortality, our findings revealed that nocturia was a significant public health issue. We need to develop strategies to specifically increase awareness about nocturia and provide greater healthcare and financial resources for persons with nocturia in Poland.
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Qualitative Analysis of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Pessary Use Among Spanish-Speaking Women on the US-Mexico Border. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2021; 27:e96-e100. [PMID: 32149869 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to pessary use in Spanish-speaking women along the US-Mexico border. METHODS Spanish-speaking women with symptoms of vaginal bulge were recruited from the urogynecology/gynecology clinics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso to participate in moderated focus groups. Discussion topics included knowledge of prolapse/pessaries, pros/cons of pessaries, alternatives, and prolapse surgery. Audio-recorded group discussions were transcribed verbatim, and qualitative analysis completed by independent review using grounded theory methodology. Common themes were identified and then aggregated to form consensus concepts, agreed upon by the reviewers. RESULTS Twenty-nine Spanish-speaking women participated in 6 focus group discussions. Approximately half of women reported little or no prior knowledge about pessaries. Three main themes were identified from analysis: knowledge/perceptions, misinformation/misconceptions, and surgery-related concerns. Concepts identified from common themes included limited knowledge of pessaries, confusing "pessary" with "mesh," willingness to try pessaries in order to avoid surgery, desire to try pessary if it was recommended by physician, limited efficacy or complications of surgery, and mesh-related concerns. Interestingly, some women reported that pessaries appear to be a treatment more often offered in the United States rather than in Mexico. CONCLUSIONS Most participants showed a willingness to try a pessary for symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse in an effort to avoid surgery, despite expressing limited knowledge about this treatment. Physician recommendations and risks of pessary use influence their likelihood of trying a pessary. These concepts serve as focus points for effective pessary counseling to help improve education and informed decision making in this patient population.
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Akbar A, Liu K, Michos ED, Brubaker L, Markossian T, Bancks MP, Kramer H. Racial differences in urinary incontinence prevalence and associated bother: the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2021; 224:80.e1-80.e9. [PMID: 32697955 PMCID: PMC7779715 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence is influenced by multiple factors, and the prevalence of urinary incontinence subtypes may differ by race and ethnicity. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence subtypes and associated bother among women by race and ethnicity. STUDY DESIGN This cross-sectional analysis used data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, an observational cohort study of 4 racial and ethnic groups recruited from 6 communities from the United States. At the sixth follow-up examination, urinary symptoms were ascertained with the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire. The prevalence rate ratios of stress urinary incontinence, urgency urinary incontinence, and mixed urinary incontinence by race and ethnicity were calculated using generalized linear models for the binomial family while adjusting for covariates. The degree of bother was based on a scale of 0 (none) to 10 (greatest bother), and presence of any bother was defined as a score of ≥3. RESULTS Among the 1749 female participants in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis who completed the sixth follow-up examination, 1628 (93%) completed the questionnaire. Women who did not complete the questionnaire were older than those who completed the questionnaire (average age, 82.2 [standard deviation, 9.5] vs 73.7 [standard deviation, 8.4] years; P<.01) and more likely to use diuretics (29.8% vs 18.9%; P<.01). Among those who completed the questionnaire (n=1628), 39.4% were white, 12.5% were Chinese, 27.2% were black, and 20.9% were Hispanic. After adjusting for covariates, stress urinary incontinence (prevalence rate ratio, 0.47; 95% confidence interval, 0.25-0.86) and mixed urinary incontinence (prevalence rate ratio, 0.58; 95% confidence interval, 0.38-0.89) regardless of bother scores were significantly less prevalent among black vs white women, although no significant racial and ethnic differences in stress or mixed urinary incontinence prevalence were noted for Chinese or Hispanic women vs white women. No racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of urgency urinary incontinence were noted after the adjustment for covariates. Most women with urinary incontinence reported bother scores of ≥3 regardless of race and ethnicity and urinary incontinence subtype, and bother scores did not differ significantly by race and ethnicity. CONCLUSION Frequency of urinary incontinence subtypes may differ by race and ethnicity, but older women who report urinary incontinence are likely to have associated bother regardless of race and ethnicity.
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- Aelia Akbar
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL; Department of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL.
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Garcia-Arranz M, Alonso-Gregorio S, Fontana-Portella P, Bravo E, Diez Sebastian J, Fernandez-Santos ME, Garcia-Olmo D. Two phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of urinary incontinence with autologous mesenchymal stem cells. Stem Cells Transl Med 2020; 9:1500-1508. [PMID: 32864818 PMCID: PMC7695632 DOI: 10.1002/sctm.19-0431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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We evaluated the safety and feasibility of adipose‐derived mesenchymal stem cells to treat endoscopically urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy in men or female stress urinary. We designed two prospective, nonrandomized phase I‐IIa clinical trials of urinary incontinence involving 9 men (8 treated) and 10 women to test the feasibility and safety of autologous mesenchymal stem cells for this use. Cells were obtained from liposuction containing 150 to 200 g of fat performed on every patient. After 4 to 6 weeks and under sedation, endoscopic intraurethral injection of the cells was performed. On each visit (baseline, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months), clinical parameters were measured, and blood samples, urine culture, and uroflowmetry were performed. Every patient underwent an urethrocystoscopy and urodynamic studies on the first and last visit. Data from pad test, quality‐of‐life and incontinence questionnaires, and pads used per day were collected at every visit. Statistical analysis was done by Wilcoxon signed‐rank test. No adverse effects were observed. Three men (37.5%) and five women (50%) showed an objective improvement of >50% (P < .05) and a subjective improvement of 70% to 80% from baseline. In conclusion, intraurethral application of stem cells derived from adipose tissue is a safe and feasible procedure to treat urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy or in female stress urinary incontinence. A statistically significant difference was obtained for pad‐test improvement in 3/8 men and 5/10 women. Our results encourage studies to confirm safety and to analyze efficacy.
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- Mariano Garcia-Arranz
- New Therapies Laboratory, Health Research Institute-Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital (IIS-FJD), Madrid, Spain.,Surgery Department, Autonoma University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- New Therapies Laboratory, Health Research Institute-Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital (IIS-FJD), Madrid, Spain.,Surgery Department, Autonoma University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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