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Published on: October 20, 2021
Sacral nerve stimulation: Interstim therapy
Frederick Peeren1, Piet Hoebeke, Karel Everaert
1University Hospital Gent, Department of Urology, De Pintelaan 185, B-9000 Gent, Belgium. frederick.peeren@telenet.be
Abstract:
Sacral nerve stimulation is a young but promising technique in the treatment of chronic voiding dysfunctions. Electrical stimulation of the S3 nerve--using a pacemaker device--is able to treat a wide range of pelvic floor dysfunctions. This article gives a brief review on the indications, mechanisms of action and possible complications of this technique. Furthermore, new evolutions in the domain of sacral nerve modulation are discussed.