Impact of electrostimulation of neurovascular bundles and pudendal nerves on the membranous urethra in male rabbits.

Purpose: The pathophysiology of post-prostatectomy incontinence is supposed to be multifactorial. The impact of the neurovascular bundles on sphincter function is still under debate. We clarified the impact of cavernous nerves function on the MU.

Restoration of external urethral sphincter function after pudendal nerve end-to-end anastomosis in the male rabbit.

Purpose: In this study we rehabilitated external urethral sphincter function by pudendal nerve end-to-end anastomosis after experimental pudendal nerve axotomy in male rabbits.

Materials And Methods: A total of 17 animals were included in this study, including group 1-a control group of 5 (29.4%), group 2-6 (35.

Alterations of cortical electrical activity in patients with sacral neuromodulator.

Objectives: Sacral neuromodulation represents chronic stimulation of the sacral (S3) nerve. So far, the mode of action and neuro-anatomical basis is unclear. Sacral reflex mechanisms as well as pontine or cortical centers of modulation have been postulated.