An innovative device in the management of female urodynamic stress incontinence: a perception survey.

Abstract

Urinary Incontinence significantly affects daily life of suffering women. Minimally invasive solutions to cope with urine leakage would be of great interest. A Survey to investigate efficacy and compliance of an innovative intravaginal device (Diveen®) to reduce the risk of urine leakage was performed in 5 Urogynecological Centers across Italy. Women with Urodynamic diagnosis of Stress Incontinence, included Mixed conditions, underwent the survey. The device was effective (60%) independently from severity of Incontinence or the presence of concomitant detrusor overactivity (Mixed forms) with a positive impact on Quality of Life in more than half of the women. Also compliance with the device was satisfactory (up to 73%) Clinically symptomatic prolapse and age >65 years are the only limiting factors in terms of efficacy and compliance, while the menopausal status would not seem to affect these aspects. Despite global satisfactory outcomes 46% of the surveyed women declare their propensity to use the device. This data deserves further investigation.