Cochrane Database Syst Rev
October 2012
Background: It is possible that oestrogen deficiency may be an aetiological factor in the development of urinary incontinence in women. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2003 and subsequently updated in 2009.
Objectives: To assess the effects of local and systemic oestrogens used for the treatment of urinary incontinence.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
October 2009
Background: It is possible that oestrogen deficiency may be an aetiological factor in the development of urinary incontinence in women.
Objectives: To assess the effects of local and systemic oestrogens used for the treatment of urinary incontinence.
Search Strategy: We searched the Cochrane Incontinence Group Specialised Register of trials (2 April 2009) and the reference lists of relevant articles.
Background: It is possible that oestrogen deficiency may be an aetiological factor in the development of urinary incontinence in women.
Objectives: To assess the effects of oestrogens used for the treatment of urinary incontinence.
Search Strategy: We searched the Cochrane Incontinence Group trials register (November 2002) and the reference lists of relevant articles.
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of laparoscopic colposuspension for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.
Design: Systematic review.
Setting: Teaching hospitals.
Background: Laparoscopic colposuspension is a relatively new operation for the treatment of women with stress urinary incontinence with the presumed advantages over traditional Burch colposuspension of avoiding major incisions, shorter hospital stay, and quicker return to normal activities. A variety of approaches and methods are used.
Objectives: To determine the effects of laparoscopic colposuspension surgery on urinary incontinence.