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Urology News and Education Resource
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Saturday, 06 June 2026 |
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Novel Non-invasive External Electrical Muscle Stimulation Device for the Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence: Quality of Life Clinical Outcomes
Roger R. Dmochowski, MD, MMHC
Most electrical muscle stimulation devices for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) use transvaginal electrical stimulation. INNOVO® is a novel, non-invasive, external electrical muscle stimulation device for the treatment of incontinence. The aim of this study was to perform a more detailed analysis of the Quality of Life data captured in two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the INNOVO® device.
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State of the Art Lecture: Imaging in Setting of Neuromodulation, Is it Time to Revisit?
In this state of the art lecture, Dr. Goldman presents the compatibility of MRI and sacral neuromodulation devices. Typically, patients who have a SNM device, commonly known as InterStim, are not allowed to undergo MRI of the body. He wanted to study whether it is safe for patients to undergo lumbosacral MRI and what actually happens to the device.
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Point-Counterpoint: Antibiotic Prophylaxis Use in Office FPMRS
In this point-counterpoint presentation, Dr. Kennelly leads two sides on the use of antibiotics in the outpatient or office setting. The burning question, do we use too much or too little antibiotic in the office? Topics highlighted in this presentation include the development of antibiotic resistance over time, the AUA best practice statement recommendations, antibiotic stewardship vs antibiotic abstinence, and the results of ROSETTA trial.
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Salvaging a Neuromodulation Implant - Panel Discussion
Dr. Kobashi leads the panel with Drs. Elterman, Siegel, and Gupta with a question and answer session related to different neuromodulation implant cases. Topics highlighted in this discussion included lead placement, when to change pulse width and frequency, when to reprogram, and when to reposition your lead.
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Expert Surgical Theater: Detailed Surgical Discussion of Surgical Technique: Fascial Sling
This was a panel discussion between Dr. Victor Nitti and Dr. Michael Albo on when to do a facial sling. Dr. Nitti started with the indications for a pubovaginal sling, Relative indications for Fascia Lata vs Rectus Fascia, and Steps for Pubovaginal sling for Rectus Fascia.
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The Impact of the New Guidelines on the Management of BPH in 2019
Dr. Foster leads the audience through the AUA BPH Guidelines briefly emphasizing the new changes and updates that will be seen in the new updated BPH guidelines. Several BPH therapies have emerged and will be incorporated into the guidelines, including aquablation, urethral prostatic lift, prostate artery embolization, and water thermal therapy. Medical management is also being looked at and will be updated in the new guidelines.
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Exploring Women’s and Adolescents’ Lay Discourse About Bladder Health and Function
This poster was presented to introduce a study of women’s and adolescents’ experiences and beliefs regarding bladder health. Primary objectives included evaluation of lay language attributes and assessment of processes, which influence women’s perspectives towards bladder function.
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Caffeine and Other Bladder Irritant Avoidance from Three-Day Voiding Diaries Among Adults with and Without Urgency Incontinence
The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the consumption of bladder irritants (caffeine and other fluids) in men and women with and without urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Data was utilized from the 3-day voiding diaries completed by the participants of the Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN).
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