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CT Three-Dimensional Visualization Model in Diagnosis and Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective
Xiaoxiang Jin1, Haibin Tang1, Gang Chen1
1Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, People's Republic of China.
Urology
|December 1, 2022
Summary
CT 3-dimensional visualization models offer a safe and effective preoperative evaluation for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) surgery, potentially reducing operation times. This technique aids in diagnosing and treating SUI, with further applications to be explored.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Imaging
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) significantly impacts quality of life.
- Current diagnostic and treatment methods for SUI have limitations.
- Advanced imaging techniques may offer improved preoperative planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical efficacy of stress urinary incontinence sling surgery using CT 3-dimensional visualization models.
- To explore the diagnostic and therapeutic value of 3D visualization models in SUI management.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of SUI patients from October 2020 to March 2022.
- Comparison between 16 patients with preoperative 3D model construction and 18 without.
- Analysis of perioperative outcomes, postoperative results, and correlation of 3D model parameters with SUI severity.
Main Results:
- The 3D model group demonstrated significantly shorter operation times (P < 0.05) compared to traditional surgery.
- No significant differences were observed in intraoperative blood loss, perioperative complications, or postoperative symptom improvement.
- Posterior vesicourethral angle measured via 3D reconstruction correlated with the ICI-Q-SF score.
Conclusions:
- CT 3-dimensional visualization model construction is a safe and effective preoperative evaluation technique for SUI.
- This technology shows promise for enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of SUI.
- Further research into the clinical applications of 3D visualization models in SUI is warranted.
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