Sacral neuromodulation remote programming in patients with refractory lower urinary tract dysfunction: China's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Sacral neuromodulation is an effective, minimally invasive treatment for refractory lower urinary tract dysfunction. However, regular postoperative programming is crucial for the maintenance of the curative effects of electronic sacral stimulator devices. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) limited the ability of practitioners to perform traditional face-to-face programming of these stimulators. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the application of remote programming technology for sacral neuromodulation during the COVID-19 pandemic in China.

Materials and methods

We retrospectively collected data including baseline and programming information of all patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction who underwent sacral neuromodulation remote prog

SUBMITTER: Meng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10081490 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature