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Electrical stimulation of the bladder and gravidity
Urologia Internationalis
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Bladder stimulator implantation successfully treated paralyzed bladders in 32 patients. Many regained natural urination ability, even after stimulator removal, and experienced healthy pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Neurology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Investigated bladder stimulator implantation for treating neurogenic bladder dysfunction since 1969.
- Conducted 32 operations for bladder paralysis resulting from peripheral and central neural lesions up to 1983.
Observation:
- Patients achieved complete bladder emptying post-implantation.
- Observed elimination of vesicoureteral reflux in patients with pre-existing reflux.
- Noted sustained urinary continence after stimulator removal following 1-2 years of use.
Findings:
- Bladder stimulator implantation is effective for paralyzed bladders.
- Long-term use can resolve associated conditions like vesicoureteral reflux.
- Restored bladder function can persist even after device explantation.
Implications:
- Offers a viable long-term solution for bladder paralysis.
- Potential for improving quality of life and reproductive health in affected individuals.
- Demonstrates the possibility of sustained neurological recovery for bladder function.