Evaluation of the short-term results of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in male patients with overactive bladder
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Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the short-term results of consecutive transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation on quality of life and symptoms in the treatment of male patients with overactive bladder symptoms. Materials and methods Patients who came to the urology outpatient clinic with frequent urination, urgency, nocturia and/or urinary incontinence and who were diagnosed with overactive bladder were included in the study. 62 male patient were divided into 2 groups. The first group was treated with only standard medical therapy (anticholinergic) and second group was treated transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation in addition to them. Transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation treatment was adjusted to be 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks. All patients were evaluated at 0., 2. and 4 months. Overactive bladder score, quality of life form (SF-12), number of urinary episodes, and incontinence were recorded. Results In both groups, there was a decrease in all clinical symptoms of overactive bladder and an improved quality of life scores at the end of treatment, with statistical significance (p < 0.05). In the intergroup comparison, the improvement of all parameters in the transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation group was found to be more significant than the medical group at the end of the 4th month. Conclusion Transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation administered addition to standard medical treatment is effective on symptoms and quality of life in the treatment of male patients with overactive bladder. Clinical Trial Number: Not applicable.