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Yadav P, Alsabban A, de Los Reyes T, Varghese A, Ming JM, Milford K, Yang SS, Silangcruz JM, Dos Santos J, Bagli DJ, Rickard M, Lorenzo AJ, Church P, Chua ME. A systematic review of paediatric neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction guidelines using the Appraisal of Guidelines and Research Evaluation (AGREE) II instrument. BJU Int 2022; 131:520-529. [PMID: 36161751 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine and critique current international clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) on management of paediatric neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) and assess the applicability of these guidelines to clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a systematic review of all CPGs on NLUTD published in English from the year 2010 to 2022. Six reviewers independently used the Appraisal of Guidelines and Research Evaluation (AGREE) II instrument to appraise all eligible CPGs. This instrument is comprised of 23 items organised into six quality domains. The scores for each item and domain were tabulated for each reviewer and interrater reliability was assessed for each domain using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). RESULTS Six CPGs were appraised and these included: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), European Society for Paediatric Urology, International Children's Continence Society, Irish, Spina Bifida Association (SBA), and International Brazilian Journal of Urology guidelines. They had high mean standardised scores in the domain on 'scope and purpose' and 'clarity of presentation' but had low scores in the domain of 'applicability'. The top three CPGs based on overall score were the NICE, Irish and SBA guidelines and the reviewers had high degree of interrater reliability (ICC 0.912, P < 0.001). The mean scores in various domains for the top three guidelines were 95.8 (scope and purpose), 87.5 (stakeholder involvement), 69.1 (rigour of development), 94.0 (clarity of presentation), 68.4 (applicability), and 59.7 (editorial independence). The diagnostic and treatment recommendations of the top three guidelines were presented. CONCLUSION The existing CPGs on paediatric NLUTD provide high-quality evidence based recommendations. The NICE, Irish and SBA guidelines were the top three CPGs identified. They scored high on most domains except applicability and editorial independence. These domains need to be considered for future updates to improve the utility.
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- Priyank Yadav
- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Urology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Surgery, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Division of Urology, Department of Urology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Institute of Urology, St. Luke's Medical Center, QC, NCR, Quezon City, Philippines
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- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Holland-Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Urology, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Urology, St. Luke's Medical Center, QC, NCR, Quezon City, Philippines
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Rahota RG, Salin A, Gautier JR, Almeras C, Garnault V, Tollon C, Loison G, Beauval JB, Ploussard G. A prehabilitation programme implemented before robot-assisted radical prostatectomy improves peri-operative outcomes and continence recovery. BJU Int 2021; 130:357-363. [PMID: 34854212 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the impact of a routine, on-site, 1-day prehabilitation (PreHab) programme on peri-operative and continence recovery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). MATERIALS AND METHODS All 303 consecutive RARPs performed between March 2018 and February 2020 since the routine implementation of PreHab were included in our study. PreHab was carried out according to the availability of the 1-day programme before the planned date of surgery (two sessions per month including four patients per session). The PreHab programme was implemented in 165 patients (54.5%). The primary endpoint was continence recovery, strictly defined as no safety pad use at 1 and 6 months. Secondary endpoints were peri-operative variables (blood loss, operating time, length of stay, transfusion, complications, and readmission rates). Comparisons were made according to whether the PreHab pathway was applied or not (PreHab+ vs PreHab-) in univariable and multivariable models. RESULTS The PreHab pathway was implemented for a stable proportion of patients over time (54.5%). The two cohorts were comparable in terms of preoperative and pathological features (P > 0.05). Length of stay was significantly shorter in the PreHab+ group (1.3 vs 1.9 days; P = 0.001). There was a trend towards fewer complications in the PreHab+ group (P = 0.061). Use of the PreHab pathway was independently correlated with higher continence rates at 1 month (37% vs 60%; P < 0.001) and 6 months (67.4% vs 87.3%; P < 0.001), even after controlling for age, body mass index, prostate volume, type of apical reconstruction, nerve-sparing surgery and lymph node dissection. The main limitation of the study was the absence of randomization. CONCLUSIONS Our experience demonstrates that the PreHab programme is the major predictor of improved peri-operative outcomes and continence recovery after RARP, with sustainable benefits 6 months after surgery.
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- Urology Department, La Croix du Sud Hospital, Quint Fonsegrives, France
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- Public Health Department, PMSI, La Croix du Sud Hospital, Quint Fonsegrives, France
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- Urology Department, La Croix du Sud Hospital, Quint Fonsegrives, France
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- Urology Department, La Croix du Sud Hospital, Quint Fonsegrives, France
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Hashem A, Abdellutif MM, Laymon M, Abdullateef M, Abdelhamid A, Mosbah A, Abol-Enein H. Clinical efficacy of mebeverine for persistent nocturnal enuresis after orthotopic W-neobladder. BJU Int 2021; 129:387-393. [PMID: 34289222 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the efficacy of mebeverine for nocturnal incontinence in male patients with an ileal orthotopic bladder substitute (OBS). PATIENTS AND METHODS A randomised controlled trial was carried out for adult male patients who were nocturnal incontinent. Patients were allocated to receive mebeverine 200 mg or placebo once a day in the evening for 3 months. The primary outcome was to compare the continence status between groups, assessed by the urinary domain of the Bladder Cancer Index (BCI) and pad usage. The secondary outcomes were to assess the safety of mebeverine. RESULTS There were 55 patients in the placebo group and 58 in mebeverine group who completed the follow-up. The median (interquartile range) interval between OBS surgery and starting treatment was 9 (4-13) years in the placebo group and 9 (6-13) years in the mebeverine group. The mean (SD) 3-month urinary domain score of the BCI was 70.8 (5.6) and 86.4 (14.2) in the placebo and mebeverine groups, respectively (P < 0.001). At 3 months, 54 (98.2%) and 26 (44.8%) patients required the use of a night-time pad in the placebo and mebeverine groups, respectively. Mebeverine reduced the risk of pad use by 53.4% (95% confidence interval 40.1-66.6; P < 0.001). Constipation occurred in one (2.1%) and three (5.8%) patients in the placebo and mebeverine groups, respectively; abdominal distention occurred in two (3.8%) of the patients in the mebeverine group (P = 0.25). CONCLUSION Mebeverine decreases night-time pad use and improves the quality of life in male patients with an ileal OBS and is associated with minimal adverse events.
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- Abdelwahab Hashem
- Urology Department, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura, Egypt.,Urology Department, National Nephrology and Urology Institute, Cairo, Egypt.,Urology Department, International Medical Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Urology Department, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Urology Department, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura, Egypt
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Chartier-Kastler E, Guillot-Tantay C, Ruggiero M, Cancrini F, Vaessen C, Phé V. Outcomes of robot-assisted urinary sphincter implantation for male neurogenic urinary incontinence. BJU Int 2021; 129:243-248. [PMID: 34174147 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To report the functional outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic artificial urinary sphincter implantation (R-AUS) in men with neurogenic stress urinary incontinence (SUI). PATIENTS AND METHODS A monocentric retrospective study included all consecutive adult male neuro-urological patients who underwent R-AUS for SUI between January 2011 and August 2018. The AUS was implanted via a transperitoneal robot-assisted laparoscopic approach. Intraoperative and early postoperative complications were reported (Clavien-Dindo classification). Continence was defined as no pad usage. Revision and explantation rates were also evaluated. RESULTS Overall, 19 men with a median (interquartile range [IQR]) age of 45 (37-54) years were included. No conversion to laparotomy was needed. Three minor (Clavien-Dindo Grade I-II) early postoperative complications occurring in three (15.8%) patients were reported. The median (IQR) follow-up was 58 (36-70) months. At the end of the follow-up, the continence rate was 89.5%. The AUS revision and explantation rates were 5.3% and 0%, respectively. CONCLUSION A R-AUS is a safe and efficient procedure for AUS implantation in adult male neuro-urological patients, referring to the challenging open technique.
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- Emmanuel Chartier-Kastler
- Department of Urology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Sorbonne Université Medical School, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Sorbonne Université Medical School, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Sorbonne Université Medical School, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Sorbonne Université Medical School, Paris, France.,Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant 'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Sorbonne Université Medical School, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Sorbonne Université Medical School, Paris, France
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OBJECTIVES To examine available data relating to the surgical management of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in Australia before, during and after a well-publicized Senate Inquiry into transvaginal mesh use and to consider outcomes in the context of global guideline changes. PATIENTS AND METHODS The annual number of surgical procedures for the management of SUI by procedure type and age group for the years 2008/2009-2017/2018 was obtained from the Australian Government Department of Human Services database using Medicare Benefits Schedule item numbers. The data extracted were limited to women aged 25 years and older. These data were used to calculate age-specific and age-standardized rates, so as to accurately analyse trends in the usage of different procedures. Hospital Episode Statistics for mid-urethral sling (MUS) insertions were obtained for England's National Health Service from the Health and Social Care Information Centre for the years 2008/2009-2016/2017. These data were also used to calculate annual age-standardized rates for comparison purposes. RESULTS Rates declined for most SUI procedures over time (MUS, colposuspension, fascial slings) except for urethral bulking agents. The absolute number of MUSs implanted in 2008/2009 was 5729, which decreased to 3127 in the 2017/2018 financial year. Over the decade, the annual rate for MUS implantation per 100 000 population halved from 78 to 36. Over this same period, the rate of usage of bulking agents doubled, although represented a low volume of procedures (overall numbers increased from 304 to 698, representing an increase from four to eight procedures per 100 000 population). The age-specific peak rate for MUS and Burch colposuspension changed over the decade from 55-64 years to 65-74 years, suggesting that women are deferring surgical treatment until later in life. Over the last decade, the total number of surgical procedures performed in Australia to treat SUI has decreased markedly from 6812 to 4279. This represents a decrease in the annual rate per 100 000 population from 93 to 49. CONCLUSIONS There are clear changes evident for SUI management in the past decade in Australia, including an overall decline in operative numbers, which correlate with international advisory notifications and local investigations. The results of the Australian Senate inquiry, including removal of single-incision mini-slings, greater availability of patient resources, and greater regulation of SUI procedures, will probably have ongoing effects. Surgeons need to ensure that sufficient training and patient education continue in order to maintain appropriate access to treatment of SUI in the future.
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- School of Rural Health, Monash University, Bendigo, Vic., Australia
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- Bendigo Health, Bendigo, Vic., Australia.,School of Rural Health, Monash University, Bendigo, Vic., Australia.,St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, Vic., Australia
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Zhou X, He P, Ji H, Wang C, Zhang H, Li X, Lang L, Zhou Z, Wu X, Chen Z. Round ligament suspending treatment in orthotopic ileal-neobladder after radical cystectomy in women: a single-centre prospective randomised trial. BJU Int 2020; 128:187-195. [PMID: 33248014 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the occurrence of emptying dysfunction between surgical techniques for orthotopic neobladder suspended with round ligament (rONB) and the standard procedure (sONB). PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective randomised controlled trial was performed in a single centre of female patients undergoing creation of an ONB using rONB or sONB. Patients were followed for ≥24 months after ONB. The primary endpoints were significant post-void residual urine volume (sPVR) and need for clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) at 24 months postoperatively. The secondary endpoints included early and late complications, urodynamic profile, and ONB continence. RESULTS Between January 2011 and October 2017, the trial enrolled 85 patients, of whom 82 were randomised. A total of 41 patients had a rONB and 41 a sONB. At 24 months, 17 of the 37 patients with a sONB and nine of the 39 patients with a rONB had a sPVR. The cumulative risk of a sPVR was significantly lower in the rONB group (23.1%) vs the sONB group (45.9%) (hazard ratio [HR] 0.43, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.19-0.96; P = 0.040). In all, 15 of the 37 patients with a sONB and four of the 39 patients with a rONB needed CIC. The cumulative risk of requiring CIC was significantly lower in the rONB group (10.3%) vs the sONB group (40.5%) (HR 0.22, 95% CI 0.07-0.67; P = 0.008) at 24 months. Multivariable Cox regression analysis also showed that the rONB type was an independently protective factor for sPVR and CIC. The rates of early (0-90 days) and late complication (>90 days) were 54.1% and 13.5% in the sONB group, and 64.1% and 10.3% in the rONB group, respectively. There were no significant differences in complications, urodynamic profile or ONB continence. A major limitation is the small sample size at a single centre. CONCLUSION Posterior support with round ligament for an ONB significantly improved the emptying of the ONB and resulted in a reduced need for CIC. The surgical modification is a feasible and safe technique without additional complication-related surgeries.
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- Xiaozhou Zhou
- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.,Center of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Urology, Urology Institute of PLA, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.,Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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Linzenbold W, Jäger L, Stoll H, Abruzzese T, Harland N, Bézière N, Fech A, Enderle M, Amend B, Stenzl A, Aicher WK. Rapid and precise delivery of cells in the urethral sphincter complex by a novel needle-free waterjet technology. BJU Int 2020; 127:463-472. [PMID: 32940408 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the therapy of stress urinary incontinence in a preclinical setting cells were injected into the urethrae of minipigs; however, cells injected by William's needle were frequently misplaced or lost; thus, we investigated if needle-free cell injections using a novel waterjet technology facilitates precise injections in the urethral sphincter complex. MATERIALS AND METHODS Porcine adipose tissue-derived stromal cells (pADSCs) were isolated from boars, expanded, labelled, and injected in the sphincter of female pigs by waterjet employing two different protocols. After incubation for 15 min or 3 days, the urethrae of the pigs were examined. Injected cells were visualised by imaging and fluorescence microscopy of tissue sections. DNA of injected male cells was verified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of the sex-determining region (SRY) gene. Cell injections by William's needle served as controls. RESULTS The new waterjet technology delivered pADSCs faster and with better on-site precision than the needle injections. Bleeding during or after waterjet injection or other adverse effects, such as swelling or urinary retention, were not observed. Morphologically intact pADSCs were detected in the urethrae of all pigs treated by waterjet. SRY-PCR of chromosomal DNA and detection of recombinant green fluorescent protein verified the injection of viable cells. In contrast, three of four pigs injected by William's needle displayed no or misplaced cells. CONCLUSION Transurethral injection of viable pADSCs by waterjet is a simple, fast, precise, and yet gentle new technology. This is the first proof-of-principle concept study providing evidence that a waterjet injects intact cells exactly in the tissue targeted in a preclinical in vivo situation. To further explore the clinical potential of the waterjet technology longer follow-up, as well as incontinence models have to be studied.
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- Department of Urology, University of Tübingen Hospital, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Tübingen Hospital, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Tübingen Hospital, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Tübingen Hospital, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Tübingen Hospital, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Tübingen Hospital, Tübingen, Germany
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Tutolo M, Bruyneel L, Van der Aa F, Van Damme N, Van Cleynenbreugel B, Joniau S, Ammirati E, Vos G, Briganti A, De Ridder D, Everaerts W. A novel tool to predict functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and the value of additional surgery for incontinence. BJU Int 2020; 127:575-584. [PMID: 32929874 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To develop and validate a model to predict 12-month continence status after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) from preoperative and 3-month postoperative data; this model could help in informing patients on their individualised risk of urinary incontinence (UI) after RP in order to choose the best treatment option. PATIENTS AND METHODS Data on 9421 patients in 25 Belgian centres were prospectively collected (2009-2016) in a compulsory regional database. The primary outcome was the prediction of continence status, using the International Consultation on Incontinence Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF) at 12-months after RARP. Linear regression shrinkage was used to assess the association between preoperative 3-month postoperative characteristics and 12-month continence status. This association was visualised using nomograms and an online tool. RESULTS At 12 months, the mean (sd) score of the ICIQ-UI-SF questionnaire was 4.3 (4.7), threefold higher than the mean preoperative score of 1.4. For the preoperative model, high European Association of Urology risk classification for biochemical recurrence (estimate [Est.] 0.606, se 0.165), postoperative radiotherapy (Est. 1.563, se 0.641), lower preoperative European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality of life questionnaire 30-item core (EORCT QLQ-C30)/quality of life (QoL) score (Est. -0.011, se 0.003), higher preoperative ICIQ-UI-SF score (Est 0.214, se 0.018), and older age (Est. 0.058, se 0.009), were associated with a higher 12-month ICIQ-UI-SF score. For the 3-month model, higher preoperative ICIQ-UI-SF score (Est. 0.083, se 0.014), older age (Est. 0.024, se 0.007), lower 3-month EORCT QLQ-C30/QoL score (Est. -0.010, se 0.002) and higher 3-month ICIQ-UI-SF score (Est. 0.562, se 0.009) were associated with a higher 12-month ICIQ-UI-SF score. CONCLUSIONS Our models set the stage for a more accurate counselling of patients. In particular, our preoperative model assesses the risk of UI according to preoperative and early postoperative variables. Our postoperative model can identify patients who most likely would not benefit from conservative treatment and should be counselled on continence surgery.
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- Manuela Tutolo
- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Division of Oncology, Unit of Urology, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Division of Oncology, Unit of Urology, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.,Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Belgian Cancer Registry, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Neuro-Urology, CTO-Spinal Cord Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Oncology, Unit of Urology, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Sacco E, Gandi C, Marino F, Totaro A, Di Gianfrancesco L, Palermo G, Pierconti F, Racioppi M, Bassi P. Artificial urinary sphincter significantly better than fixed sling for moderate post-prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence: a propensity score-matched study. BJU Int 2020; 127:229-237. [PMID: 32744793 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) vs retrourethral transobturator sling (RTS) in men with moderate post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence (PPI) using propensity score-matching analysis to enhance the validity of the comparison (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). PATIENTS AND METHODS Consecutive men with moderate (3-5 pads/day) stress-prevalent PPI were included if implanted with a RTS (TiLOOP® Male; pfm medical, Köln, Germany) or AUS (AMS800® ; Boston Scientific, Boston, MA, USA) since July 2011 to December 2017 and with ≥12 months of follow-up. Preoperative assessment included 24-h pad usage, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), urethrocystoscopy, and urodynamics if indicated. Propensity score-matching analysis was based on age, body mass index, Charlson Comorbidity Index, pad usage, previous radiotherapy, and urethrotomy. The primary outcome was at least 'much improved' response at 12-months according to the Patient Global Impression of Improvement questionnaire, without additional PPI surgery or prosthesis explantation. RESULTS Of 109 included patients, 70 patients were matched and the study groups were well balanced for the baseline matched variables. The median baseline 24-h pad usage was four in both groups (P = 0.10), and median follow-up was 51.2 months for AUS and 47.2 months (P = 0.5) for RTS patients. In the AUS and RTS cohorts, respectively, 33 (94.3%) and 24 (68.6%) patients achieved the primary outcome (P < 0.001), the 0-1 pad/day rates was 94.3% vs 68.6% (P = 0.012) at 12 months, and 91.4% vs 68.6% (P = 0.034) at last follow-up. At the last follow-up, the median 24-h leakage volumes, median ICIQ-SF scores and satisfaction rates were 0 vs 15 mL (P = 0.017), 4 vs 10 (P = 0.001), and 94.3% vs 68.6% (P = 0.012) in the AUS and RTS cohorts, respectively. There were no significant differences in overall rates of complications and re-interventions, although Clavien-Dindo Grade III complications (n = 3) occurred only in the AUS group. At sensitivity analysis, the study was reasonably robust to hidden bias. CONCLUSION We found that AUS implantation significantly outperformed RTS in patients with moderate PPI for both subjective and objective outcomes.
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- Emilio Sacco
- "Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- "Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- "Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- "Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- "Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- "Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- "Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- "Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- "Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS", Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Chartier-Kastler E, Vaessen C, Rouprêt M, Bassi S, Cancrini F, Phé V. Robot-assisted laparoscopic artificial urinary sphincter insertion in women with stress urinary incontinence: a pilot single-centre study. BJU Int 2020; 126:722-730. [PMID: 32558978 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To report the functional outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic artificial urinary sphincter (AUS; AMS 800™, American Medical Systems, Minnetonka, MN, USA) implantation and revision in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). PATIENTS AND METHODS A pilot prospective monocentric study included all consecutive female patients with SUI and undergoing an AUS surgery (implantation or revision) using a robotic approach between 2012 and 2018. The AUS was implanted through a transperitoneal robotic approach. The dissection of the bladder neck was initiated using a posterior approach with a permanent visual control. Intraoperative and early postoperative complications were reported (Clavien-Dindo classification). Continence was defined as no pad usage. RESULTS A total of 41 patients, median (interquartile range [IQR]) age 67.5 (57-74.7) years were included. In the group of 27 patients undergoing an AUS implantation, one conversion to laparotomy, one bladder neck and one ureteric injury occurred. The AUS was not implanted in the two latest cases. Twelve minor (Clavien-Dindo Grade I-II) early postoperative complications occurring in 10 patients were reported. The median (IQR) follow-up was 19 (11-27) months. The continence rate was 84% (21/25 patients). In the group of 14 patients undergoing an AUS revision, no vaginal or bladder injury was reported. One patient had a bowel injury with conversion to laparotomy without AUS insertion. Two major (Clavien-Dindo Grade III-V) early postoperative complications occurred in two patients: one intraoperative bowel injury, which ultimately resulted in the death of the patient and one device infection requiring an explantation of the AUS. The median (IQR) follow-up was 18 (13.5-24.2) months. The continence rate was 83.3% (10/12 patients). CONCLUSION The results obtained after robot-assisted laparoscopic AUS implantation among women are promising despite the significant morbidity due to previous pelvic surgeries. Longer follow-up studies are needed.
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- Emmanuel Chartier-Kastler
- Department of Urology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Paris,, France
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- Department of Urology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Paris,, France
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- Department of Urology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Paris,, France
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- Department of Urology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Paris,, France.,Urology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Università degli Studi "La Sapienza" di Roma, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Paris,, France.,Department of Urology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Paris,, France
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Sacco E, Bientinesi R, Gandi C, Di Gianfrancesco L, Pierconti F, Racioppi M, Bassi P. Patient pad count is a poor measure of urinary incontinence compared with 48-h pad test: results of a large-scale multicentre study. BJU Int 2018; 123:E69-E78. [PMID: 30253042 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine in a large population of community-dwelling incontinent patients the accuracy and determinants of pad count as a measure of urinary incontinence (UI), using data from a multicentre 48-h pad test study. MATERIALS AND METHODS Incontinent patients, who were provided with absorbent products for the period January 2012 to March 2016, volunteered to perform a 48-h home-based pad test and to fill in a diary with information on pad usage. Correlations between UI measures (48-h pad count and pad weight gain, mean pad weight gain per pad) were calculated. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to investigate patient-related and pad usage-related factors influencing pad count. RESULTS A total of 14 493 patients (median age 81 years) were included, with a total of 98 362 continence products used overall during the study period. The 48-h pad count showed a weak correlation with 48-h pad weight gain (R2 = 0.12; 0.19 for men and 0.11 for women) and mean pad weight gain per pad (R2 = -0.03). The weakest correlation was observed among patients using >6 pads/48 h (R2 = 0.02). A statistically significant negative association between pad absorption capacity and pad count was observed. Patients using products with a shaped and rectangular design had 34% and 40% higher propensity to use more pads than those using briefs (P < 0.001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS The results of this very large observational study confirmed that pad count is a poor measure of UI severity. Pad count only measured 12% of the variability of UI volume and was affected by several patient-related and pad usage-related factors. Consequently, pad count should not be used instead of the pad test as an objective measure of UI when an accurate evaluation is required for research or clinical purposes.
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- Emilio Sacco
- "Agostino Gemelli" Academic Hospital Foundation-IRCCS, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- "Agostino Gemelli" Academic Hospital Foundation-IRCCS, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- "Agostino Gemelli" Academic Hospital Foundation-IRCCS, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- "Agostino Gemelli" Academic Hospital Foundation-IRCCS, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- "Agostino Gemelli" Academic Hospital Foundation-IRCCS, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- "Agostino Gemelli" Academic Hospital Foundation-IRCCS, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- "Agostino Gemelli" Academic Hospital Foundation-IRCCS, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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Zhang Y, Song X, Zhang Z, Mao M, Ai F, Kang J, Zhu L. Tension-free vaginal tape-obturator for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence: a 12-year prospective follow-up. BJU Int 2018; 123:E57-E62. [PMID: 30248230 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of inside-out transobturator tape (tension-free vaginal tape-obturator, TVT-O) for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). PATIENTS AND METHODS Between August 2004 and August 2006, 87 consecutive patients with SUI who underwent TVT-O were enrolled in this prospective cohort study. Patients with mixed UI, or pelvic organ prolapse requiring surgery, were excluded. Data relating to long-term postoperative complications, subjective satisfaction rate (Patient Global Impression of Improvement), objective cure rate (stress test), quality of life (QoL), and sexual function, were collected during follow-up. The Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) were used to assess QoL and sexual function, respectively. Statistical analyses were performed using paired-sample t-tests. RESULTS At the 12-year follow-up, 73 patients (84%) were available for evaluation. Overall, the long-term complication rate was 45.2%. De novo overactive bladder was observed in 12.3% of patients. None of the patients reported severe voiding dysfunction that required treatment by tape removal or catheterisation. However, 16 patients (16/73, 21.9%) had voiding changes compared with their preoperative status. Persistent groin pain was reported in 1.4% of the patients, and tape exposure occurred in 5.5%. The subjective satisfaction rate and objective cure rate were 80.8% and 82.2%, respectively. Compared with preoperative scores, the IIQ-7 score decreased significantly (P < 0.05), whilst there was no significant difference in the PISQ-12 score (P = 0.893). CONCLUSIONS This 12-year follow-up study showed that TVT-O is a highly effective procedure for the treatment of SUI. The long-term complication rate appears to be slightly high, which should raise concern.
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- Ye Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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Volz-Sidiropoulou E, Rings T, Wagg AS, Leistner N, Gauggel S, Kirschner-Hermanns R. Development and initial psychometric properties of the 'ICIQ-Cog': a new assessment tool to measure the disease-related impact and care effort associated with incontinence in cognitively impaired adults. BJU Int 2018; 122:309-316. [PMID: 29509292 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To develop a new assessment tool, the ICIQ-Cog, to measure the disease-related impact of incontinence in cognitively impaired adults and the effort associated with the care of this population, and to present the initial psychometric properties of this tool and outline the possible clinical implications. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS The ICIQ-Cog consists of two scales: a 12-item scale measuring disease-specific bother (ICIQ-Cog-P) and a four-item scale assessing efforts associated with care of people with incontinence and cognitive impairment (ICIQ-Cog-C). Data on 60 nursing home residents with incontinence and cognitive impairment were obtained in a test-retest research design. The psychometric properties of the ICIQ-Cog were examined using a combination of classic and item response theory methods. RESULTS Factor analyses resulted in a three-factor solution for the ICIQ-Cog-P, with interrelated factors. Rasch analysis showed a good model fit when collapsing response categories. The ICIQ-Cog-C fitted to one dimension. The ICIQ-Cog tool provided reliable measures in terms of internal consistency (0.69-0.82) and retest reliability (0.71-0.83). The preliminary results on external validity showed that the ICIQ-Cog assessed disease-specific aspects linked to the group of cognitively impaired people with incontinence. CONCLUSION The ICIQ-Cog tool has appropriate psychometric and clinometric properties and is therefore useful for making decisions about treatment in cognitively impaired adults with incontinence.
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- Eftychia Volz-Sidiropoulou
- Medical Faculty RWTH Aachen, Institute of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Clinic of Urology, Neuro-Urology and Neurological Rehabilitations center, Rheinisch Friedrich-Wilhelms University, Bonn, Germany
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Clinic of Urology, Neuro-Urology and Neurological Rehabilitations center, Rheinisch Friedrich-Wilhelms University, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Faculty RWTH Aachen, Institute of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Clinic of Urology, Neuro-Urology and Neurological Rehabilitations center, Rheinisch Friedrich-Wilhelms University, Bonn, Germany
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Objectives To investigate the association between self‐reported urinary incontinence (UI) and sexual health in a representative sample of older people. Subjects and Methods Participants were community‐dwelling women and men aged 50–90+ years from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) who reported any sexual activity in the last year. The prevalence of UI was assessed both cross‐sectionally (ELSA Wave 6; 2012) and retrospectively over the preceding 8 years (ELSA Waves 2–6; 2004–2012). Sexual activities, difficulties and concerns were assessed using a validated Sexual Relationships and Activities Questionnaire. The association between UI and sexual health outcomes was examined using weighted logistic regressions, with adjustments made for demographic, health, and lifestyle factors. Results At Wave 6, 391 (20.0%) women and 141 (6.9%) men reported ‘any UI’ in the last 12 months. Compared to those without UI, women with UI reported declines in sexual activity and arousal over the last year, and increased concern about their frequency of sexual activity and ability to become sexually aroused. Men with ‘any UI’ reported declines in sexual desire, increased erectile and orgasm difficulties, and were more concerned about these sexual functions compared to men without UI. Differences in the patterns of association with sexual health were seen, dependent upon whether UI was reported as sporadic or persistent, and also with respect to the duration of retrospectively reported UI. Conclusion Self‐reported UI was associated with impairment in sexual health in women and men, and mainly linked to recent declines in sexual activity and function along with elevated sexual concerns. Our findings highlight that the sexual health of older people should be considered when managing UI.
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- David M Lee
- Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Brain, Behaviour and Mental Health, University of Manchester, Salford, UK
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Kadono Y, Nohara T, Kawaguchi S, Naito R, Urata S, Nakashima K, Iijima M, Shigehara K, Izumi K, Gabata T, Mizokami A. Investigating the mechanism underlying urinary continence recovery after radical prostatectomy: effectiveness of a longer urethral stump to prevent urinary incontinence. BJU Int 2018; 122:456-462. [PMID: 29489047 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the chronological changes in urinary incontinence and urethral function before and after radical prostatectomy (RP), and to compare the findings of pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before and after RP to evaluate the anatomical changes. PATIENTS AND METHODS In total, 185 patients were evaluated with regard to the position of the distal end of the membranous urethra (DMU) on a mid-sagittal MRI slice and urethral sphincter function using the urethral pressure profilometry. The patients also underwent an abdominal leak point pressure test before RP and at 10 days and 12 months after RP. The results were then compared with the chronological changes in urinary incontinence. RESULTS The MRI results showed that the DMU shifted proximally to an average distance of 4 mm at 10 days after RP and returned to the preoperative position at 12 months after RP. Urethral sphincter function also worsened 10 days after RP, with recovery after 12 months. The residual length of the urethral stump and urinary incontinence were significantly associated with the migration length of the DMU at 10 days after RP. The residual length of the urethral stump was a significant predictor of urinary incontinence after RP. CONCLUSION This is the first study to elucidate that the slight vertical repositioning of the membranous urethra after RP causes chronological changes in urinary incontinence. A long urethral residual stump reduces urinary incontinence after RP.
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- Yoshifumi Kadono
- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kanazawa University School of Medicine, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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Bauer RM, Grabbert MT, Klehr B, Gebhartl P, Gozzi C, Homberg R, May F, Rehder P, Stief CG, Kretschmer A. 36-month data for the AdVance XP ® male sling: results of a prospective multicentre study. BJU Int 2016; 119:626-630. [PMID: 27862836 DOI: 10.1111/bju.13704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the AdVance XP® sling (Boston Scientific, formerly American Medical Systems) in male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after radical prostatectomy in a prospective multicentre study, as in recent years several studies have shown the effectiveness and safety of the AdVance sling for treating male SUI and in 2010 the second-generation AdVance XP was introduced with several changes in the sling design and a new needle shape. PATIENTS AND METHODS In all, 115 patients were included. Patients with nocturnal UI, previous UI surgery, previous radiotherapy and a coaptive zone of <1 cm in the preoperative repositioning test were excluded. Postoperatively, a standardised 24-h pad test, quality-of-life scores [International Quality of Life score (IQOL) and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire short form (ICIQ-UI SF)], visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, five-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) score, were performed. All patients with a 0-5 g pad test were defined as cured and improved with a reduction of urine loss of >50%. All others were classified as failures. Significance analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test. RESULTS The mean (median) preoperative urine loss in the 24-h pad test was 272.0 (272.0) g. After a follow-up of 3 months (114 patients), 64.9% of the patients were cured and 31.6% had an improved continence status. The mean urine loss decreased significantly to 34.9 g (P < 0.001), with a mean VAS score of 0.5, and mean PGI-I of 1.5. After a follow-up of 24 months (80 patients), 68.8% of the patients were cured and 22.5% had improved. The mean urine loss decreased significantly to 19.1 g (P < 0.001), with a mean VAS score of 0.3, and mean PGI-I of 1.5. After a follow-up of 36 months (47 patients), 66.0% of the patients were cured and 23.4% had improved. The mean urine loss decreased significantly to 21.8 g (P < 0.001), with a mean VAS score of 0.0, and mean PGI-I of 1.6. The mean IQOL and ICIQ-UI SF improved significantly (both P < 0.001) after 36 months. There were no significant postoperative changes in IIEF-5 and IPSS. No intraoperative and no long-term complications occurred. No erosion or explanations occurred. CONCLUSION The AdVance XP shows good and stable effectiveness and low complication rates even at a mid-term follow-up of up to 36 months.
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- Ludwig-Maximlians-University Munich (LMU), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, St. Barbara Hospital Hamm GmbH, Hamm, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Friedl A, Mühlstädt S, Zachoval R, Giammò A, Kivaranovic D, Rom M, Fornara P, Brössner C. Long-term outcome of the adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS): results of a European multicentre study. BJU Int 2016; 119:785-792. [PMID: 27868328 DOI: 10.1111/bju.13684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the long-term effectiveness and safety of the adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS® , Agency for Medical Innovations A.M.I., Feldkirch, Austria) in a European-wide multicentre setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS In all, 287 men with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) were treated with the ATOMS device between June 2009 and March 2016. Continence parameters (daily pad test/pad use), urodynamics (maximum urinary flow rate, voiding volume, residual urine), and pain/quality of life (QoL) ratings (visual analogue scale/Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form [ICIQ-SF]/Patient Global Impression of Improvement [PGI-I]) were compared preoperatively and after intermediate (12 months) as well as after individual maximum follow-up. Overall success rate, dry rate (<10 mL/day and 0-1 pad/day), device durability, treatment failure, and device complications were recorded. Nonparametric tests were used for statistical analyses. RESULTS After a median (interquartile range [IQR]) follow-up of 31 (10-54) months and a median (IQR) of 3 (2-4) adjustments, the overall success rate was 90% (258 men) and the dry rate was 64% (184). Daily pad test and pad use decreased from a median of 400 mL/day and 4 pads/day to a median of 18 mL/day and 1 pad/day (both P < 0.001), concomitantly QoL ratings significantly improved and changed to a high level of satisfaction (PGI-I 4 to 2, ICIQ-SF 17 to 5; both P < 0.001). The UI results at 12 months were comparable to those at final follow-up. Chronic pain and intraoperative complications did not occur. Most of the postoperative complications were Clavien-Dindo grade I-III (no grade IV or V). At present, 231 (80%) of all the ATOMS devices are still functioning; 56 (20%) were removed, the most common reason being local titanium intolerance (41%) and leak/dysfunction (30%). The operating time and continence outcome varied between port generations. In this regard the latest port generation (silicone-covered scrotal port) was superior to its predecessors. Primary implantation (P = 0.002), good physical health (P = 0.001), and no history of radiotherapy (P < 0.001) were prognostic factors for beneficial treatment outcome. CONCLUSION The ATOMS device is safe and shows high treatment efficacy and patient satisfaction in the largest cohort study to date. The latest generation, with its pre-attached silicone-covered scrotal port, is superior to its predecessors. Significantly better results were achieved with primary implantation and in those without a history of radiotherapy.
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- Alexander Friedl
- Department of Urology, Hospital Göttlicher Heiland, Vienna, Austria
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- Klinik and Poliklinik of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Thomayer Hospital, Department of Urology and 1st and 3rd Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Klinik and Poliklinik of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Göttlicher Heiland, Vienna, Austria
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