How Do Surgical Interventions for Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Impact Quality of Life?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Adult patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) often have urinary symptoms that impact their quality of life (QOL). Our objective is to identify and summarize studies evaluating QOL changes across different NLUTD surgical interventions.

Methods

A systematic rapid evidence review was carried using EMBASE and MEDLINE. We included adult patients (> 18 years old) with NLUTD who underwent a relevant surgery and had a measurement of QOL. We included pre-post study designs (primary focus) and cross-sectional studies (secondary focus). Studies were reviewed and data extracted by multiple assessors. Standardized data extraction tables were used, and qualitative synthesis was performed.

Results

Of the 1074 screened articles 26 were included. Th

SUBMITTER: Wu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11788944 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature