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01-12-2019 | CO2 Laser | Overactive Bladder (U Lee and S Adelstein, Section Editors)

Is Vaginal Laser Effective for Overactive Bladder? Results of a Systematic Review

Authors: Gloria Calagna, Marianna Maranto, Emanuela Ognibene, Salvatore Polito, Pasquale De Franciscis, Roberta Granese, Gaspare Cucinella

Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports | Issue 4/2019

Abstract

Purpose of Review

The aim of this review is to determine the efficacy of laser treatment in overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome in women.

Recent Findings

In international literature, there are few studies focusing on OAB symptoms. The proposed treatments included thulium laser, fractional CO2 laser and Erbium:YAG laser.

Summary

Although the analysed studies are not RCTs, the results show the efficacy of laser treatment in OAB symptoms, also compared to conventional medical and surgical treatments. However, these tests must be implemented with RCTs and with large patient samples.

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Title: Is Vaginal Laser Effective for Overactive Bladder? Results of a Systematic Review
Authors: Gloria Calagna
Marianna Maranto
Emanuela Ognibene
Salvatore Polito
Pasquale De Franciscis
Roberta Granese
Gaspare Cucinella
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: CO2 Laser
Overactive Bladder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Laser
Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports / Issue 4/2019
Print ISSN: 1931-7212
Electronic ISSN: 1931-7220
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-019-00535-6

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Is Vaginal Laser Effective for Overactive Bladder? Results of a Systematic Review

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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