New concept for treating female stress urinary incontinence with radiofrequency

• Published in: International Brazilian Journal of Urology Vol. 43; no. 5; pp. 896 - 902
• Main Authors: Lordelo, Patrícia, Vilas Boas, Andrea, Sodré, Danielle, Lemos, Amanda, Tozetto, Sibele, Brasil, Cristina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Brazil Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 01.09.2017
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Electric Stimulation Therapy - adverse effects; Electric Stimulation Therapy - methods; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Original; Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment; Radio Waves - adverse effects; Radio Waves - therapeutic use; Stress; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Urinary Incontinence; Urinary Incontinence, Stress - therapy; Women; Urinary Incontinence, Stress; Women; Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment
• ISSN: 1677-5538; 1677-6119; 1677-6119; 1677-5538
• DOI: 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2016.0621

To evaluate the clinical response and adverse effects of radiofrequency on the urethral meatus in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women. This phase one study included ten women with Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). The evaluation consisted of 1 hour Pad tests to quantify urine loss and to assess the degree of procedure satisfaction by using the Likert scale. To evaluate safety, we observed the number of referred side effects. Average age was 53.10 years±7.08 years. In assessing the final Pad Test, 70% showed a reduction and 30% a worsening of urinary loss. Using the Pad Test one month later, there was a reduction in all patients (p=0.028). The degree of satisfaction was 90% and no side effects have been observed. One patient reported burning sensation. The treatment of SUI with radiofrequency on the urethral meatus has no adverse effects, being a low risk method that reduces urinary loss in women. However, to increase the validity of the study, larger clinical trials are warranted.