title: Implantable neuromodulation for urinary urge incontinence and fecal incontinence: a urogynecology perspective.
abstract: Implantable sacral nerve stimulation is a minimally invasive, durable, and reversible procedure for patients with urinary urge and fecal incontinence who are refractory to conservative therapy. The therapy is safe compared with other surgical options. An intact external or internal rectal sphincter is not a prerequisite for success in patients with fecal incontinence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. paul.pettit@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Paul D M
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Pettit
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D058542:Implantable Neurostimulators; D018579:Patient Selection; D053202:Urinary Incontinence, Urge / Q000628:therapy*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods