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2018 International Continence Society

ICS 2018: Efficacy, Complications and Tolerability of Repeated Intravesical Onabotulinumtoxina Injections In Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Philadelphia, PA (UroToday.com) Dr. Almuharji and his team evaluated the outcome, safety, complications and tolerability of repeated Botox injections for IC/PBS in one center in KSA. Repeated intravesical OnabotulinumtoxinA injections were studied and found to decreases the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor which plays an important role in the pathogenesis of IC/BPS. They knowledged, that there is no study that looked at the local experience in Saudi Arabia.

ICS 2018: Contemporary Outcomes of Surgery for Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstital Cystitis

Philadelphia, PA (UroToday.com) Dr. Chapple from Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, and his colleagues presented their experience and outcome of surgical intervention in the management of bladder pain syndrome in a tertiary center.  Management of BPS is multi-modal with a variety of treatments available, however good quality evidence for many is lacking and there is no global consensus for optimum management.

ICS 2018: The Impact of the Use of Vaccine Against Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Frail Elderly Patients

Philadelphia, PA (UroToday.com) Dr. Diaz and team presented this project focusing on the factors that are related to the presence of urinary tract infections (UTI) in frail hospitalized older adults.
They were aimed to improved measures in the management of recurrent UTI avoiding antibiotic prophylaxis by using polybacterial vaccine Uromune ®).

ICS 2018: Feasibility of Sheep Animal Model for Mid-urethral Sling Surgeries

Philadelphia, PA (UroToday.com) Dr. Hijaz and his team tested and reported a survival surgery on sheep as a large animal for transvaginal sling as the training model. They used eight Dorset retired breeder, female ewes (160-175 pounds). Under general anesthesia, ewes have been positioned on their backs (dorsal recumbency) to mimic lithotomy position.

ICS 2018: An Overview in Urodynamics Procedures

Philadelphia, PA (UroToday.com) Mikel Gray, Ph.D., RN provided an overview of urodynamic procedures, which were defined as a set of tests created to estimate storage and evacuation of urine from the lower urinary tract (LUT). These techniques include filling cystometrogram (CMG), uroflowmetry, voiding pressure-flow study, and sphincter EMG.

ICS 2018: Biofeedback Assisted Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Adults and Children-Case Presentations

Philadelphia, PA (UroToday.com) The purpose of this presentation was to introduce biofeedback as an effective option for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms. According to the presenters, urinary incontinence (UI) is prevalent in 20 - 45% of community-dwelling adults, 75% of nursing home residents, and 5-7 million of children ages 6 and older. In addition, UI management is associated with high healthcare costs.

ICS 2018: What is the Evidence-base for Treatment of Recurrent UTIs in Women?

Philadelphia, PA (UroToday.com) The purpose of this presentation was to assess diversity and effectiveness of available treatments for the recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) in females. According to the presenters, rUTIs are highly prevalent in all ages and socioeconomic groups, but there is no universal treatment framework to guide healthcare providers. An antibiotic prescription is one of the primary therapies, but type, dosage, and length of administration vary across practices.
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