Open AccessSacral neuromodulation: Therapy evolution
Author(s) -
Jannah H. Thompson,
Suzette E. Sutherland,
Steven Siegel
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/0970-1591.70576
Subject(s) - medicine , neuromodulation , percutaneous , sedation , pelvic pain , urinary retention , fecal incontinence , refractory (planetary science) , sacral nerve stimulation , surgery , physics , stimulation , astrobiology
Sacral neuromodulation has gained increased worldwide acceptance as the standard of care in patients with refractory overactive bladder (OAB) and non-obstructive urinary retention (NOUR). This review will detail the evolution of the technology.