Predictive Factors in Sacral Neuromodulation: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an effective treatment in patients with overactive bladder syndrome or nonobstructive urinary retention when conservative treatment fails. Several factors that could impact outcome with SNM have been studied. This systematic review investigated these predictive factors and their relevance for clinical practice.

Methods

Systematic review according to the PRISMA guidelines was conducted. This review is registered in the PROSPERO register (CRD42015016256).

Results

Seventy-eight studies (of which 11 abstracts) were included. Females, younger patients, and a tined lead procedure tend to be predictive in successful SNM outcome. Factors that did not influence SNM outcome were prior back surgery, surgery for stress urinary incontin

SUBMITTER: Jairam R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9153358 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature