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Microenergy shockwave therapies for female stress urinary incontinence.
Translational Andrology and Urology 2024 August 31
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is one of the pelvic floor disorders affecting tens of million of women worldwide. In general, non-surgical options have relatively limited efficacy. The most effective treatment is mid-urethral sling surgery which carries substantial risks of perioperative and postoperative complications. Regenerative therapy with the injection of several types of stem cells and stem cell products is promising but further investigation is needed before clinical implementation can be considered. In recent years, the application of microenergy therapy as a non-invasive treatment for SUI has received increasing attention. Preclinical animal studies of these models have demonstrated that low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) and microenergy acoustic pulse (MAP) therapy are capable of regenerating urethral sphincter tissue and pelvic floor muscles leading to improved urinary continence. One pilot clinical trial with Li-ESWT also reported improved quality of life in women with SUI as well as the symptoms. The objective of this review is to summarize the potential mechanisms associated with Li-ESWT and MAP therapies of SUI: (I) activation of tissue-resident stem cells; (II) regeneration of musculature in the urethra and pelvic floor; (III) improvement in biomechanical property of pelvic floor muscles; (IV) modulation of cellular signaling pathways. Further studies of the molecular mechanisms, optimal treatment dosage and schedule, and potential long-term side effects are needed to provide this non-invasive regenerative therapy for millions of women with SUI.
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