Does cystoscopy method affect the investigation of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis?

Introduction And Hypothesis: Cystoscopic investigation to identify associated histological findings of increased mast cells in the detrusor muscle has been recommended by the European Society for the Study of Bladder Pain Syndrome (ESSIC) in the investigation of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC). The aim of this study was to identify if the cystoscopy approach impacts the biopsy results when investigating women presenting with symptoms of BPS/IC.

Methods: We performed a single-centre retrospective analysis of 300 bladder biopsy reports from 2015 to 2018 from women undergoing cystoscopy for BPS/IC.

Midurethral slings for treatment of stress urinary incontinence review.

Purpose: The midurethral sling (MUS) has largely been regarded as the "gold standard" in treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Recently the safety and use of the MUS has come under scrutiny following concerns about the use of mesh implants. The aim of this review was to detail the background to SUI which has led to the development of MUS, to highlight the issues surrounding the use of mesh under the current climate of mesh controversies and to provide an update on current evidence on the use of MUS.

Validation study of ultrasound bladder wall thickness measurements.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The aim was to validate ultrasound bladder wall thickness measurements. We scanned at three frequencies (5 MHz, 7 MHz and 9 MHz), using two techniques described in clinical practice and compared them with direct micrometre calliper measurements.

Methods: Bladder dome cadaver specimens were dissected from male and female cadavers.

A novel leadless, miniature implantable Tibial Nerve Neuromodulation System for the management of overactive bladder complaints.

Background: Overactive bladder is a chronic condition affecting lower urinary tract function that has a significant negative impact on QoL.

Objective: Evaluation of the BlueWind implantable tibial nerve system performance and safety in refractory OAB.

Design, Setting, And Participants Intervention: A 6-month multi-center prospective intervention study.