E-Posters-Alternative Treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence: LASER and Microablative Radiofrequency a Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Alternative Treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence: LASER and Microablative Radiofrequency a Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial - Ana Maria HM Bianchi-Ferraro, PhD

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This study evaluated the effects of intravaginal radiofrequency (RF) and LASER treatments for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The study included 125 women, with 28 in the RF group, 28 in the LASER group, and 22 in the control group. The treatment sections were performed using specific equipment for each group. The pain related to the procedures was slightly greater in the RF group compared to the LASER and control groups. Vaginal bleeding after treatment sections decreased over time. Dysuria was observed mainly after the first application of RF and LASER, but did not occur after the third treatment section. No urinary tract infections were observed. During the follow-up period, there was a significant reduction in the number of urinary incontinence episodes, as evaluated by voiding diary and pad-test weight. Quality of life questionnaires also showed improvement. No statistical differences were observed between the RF, LASER, and control groups. The study concludes that intravaginal RF and LASER may be alternative treatment options for SUI, but the long-term effects and differences between the treatments still need to be clarified. The study is ongoing, and further evaluations will be performed 9 months after the beginning of the treatment.

Keywords

intravaginal radiofrequency

LASER treatments

stress urinary incontinence

RF group

LASER group

control group

vaginal bleeding

dysuria

urinary incontinence episodes

quality of life questionnaires