The Urethra: What We Know and How Much We Don't (On-Demand)-The Urethra: What We Know and How Much We Don't

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In this webinar, titled "The Urethra: What We Know and How Much We Don't," Dr. Roger Demikowski discusses the current understanding and challenges of treating urethral conditions, particularly stress urinary incontinence. He explains that stress incontinence is a form of intrinsic sphincteric deficiency (ISD), meaning that it results from a malfunction of the urethral sphincter. ISD is a critical factor in female urinary incontinence and can occur in patients with or without urethral hypermobility. Demikowski emphasizes the importance of understanding the complex mechanisms underlying urethral function, including the seal mechanism and the role of sensory and motor functions. He also discusses various treatment options, such as bulking agents and slings, and acknowledges that current interventions are not always perfect and may not achieve complete continence. Demikowski emphasizes the need for further research and personalized approaches to treating urethral dysfunction. The webinar was organized by the AUG's urogynecology webinar series, with Joel Weiner serving as the moderator.

Keywords

webinar

The Urethra

stress urinary incontinence

intrinsic sphincteric deficiency

urethral sphincter

female urinary incontinence

treatment options

research

personalized approaches