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Surgical management of overactive bladder.

Michael Gross1, Timothy B Boone, Rodney A Appell

  • 1Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6560 Fannin, Suite 2100, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Current Urology Reports
|October 2, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Most overactive bladder (OAB) patients respond to office treatments. For persistent OAB, surgical options exist, from electrical stimulation to major procedures, requiring personalized patient assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Overactive bladder (OAB) significantly impacts patient quality of life.
  • Non-invasive treatments are the first line of management for OAB.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the management of overactive bladder (OAB).
  • To discuss surgical interventions when medical therapy fails.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current treatment strategies for OAB.
  • Discussion of surgical options including electrical stimulation, augmentation, and urinary diversion.

Main Results:

  • The majority of patients with OAB can be managed effectively with office-based techniques.
  • Surgical intervention is reserved for cases where medical therapy is unsuccessful.

Conclusions:

  • Treatment for OAB, especially surgical intervention, must be individualized.
  • Patient factors such as discomfort, pathology, health, and motivation are critical for tailoring surgical plans.

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