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TOP Flat Magnetic Stimulation therapy for post-prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence
Nicola Mondaini1,2, Fabio Crocerossa1, Mauro Gacci3,4
1Department of Urology, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro.
Summary
Flat Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) effectively treats male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after radical prostatectomy (RP). This non-invasive therapy significantly improved patient-reported outcomes with no adverse events, offering a convenient alternative treatment.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Technology
- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Background:
- Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common complication following radical prostatectomy (RP).
- Pelvic floor muscle damage often contributes to post-prostatectomy UI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of Flat Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) for treating male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) post-RP.
- To assess the impact of FMS on quality of life using the IIQ-7 questionnaire.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 40 male patients with SUI after RP.
- Patients received eight FMS sessions.
- Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-Short Form (IIQ-7) scores were recorded at baseline and 3 months post-treatment.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in IIQ-7 median scores from baseline (71.35) to 3 months post-treatment (28.54) (p < 0.05).
- All individual questionnaire items showed improvement.
- No adverse events were reported during the treatment period.
Conclusions:
- Flat Magnetic Stimulation (FMS) is a safe and effective treatment for SUI following radical prostatectomy (RP).
- FMS offers a convenient and alternative therapeutic option for patients suffering from post-prostatectomy incontinence.
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