Urogynecology Resource Center: Featured Research

Barber MD, Kleeman S, Karram MM, et al. Transobturator Tape Compared With Tension-Free Vaginal Tape for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Mar; 111(3):611-21.

Cinar A et al. Cluster analysis and lower urinary tract symptoms in men: Findings from the Boston Area Community Health Survey. BJU Int. 2008 May; 101(10):1247-1256.

Clemens JQ, Meenan RT, Rosetti MC, et al. Costs of interstitial cystitis in a managed care population. Urology. 2008 May; 71(5):776-80.

Cohen BL, Barboglio P, Gousse A, et al. The Impact of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Urinary Incontinence on Female Sexual Dysfunction Using a Validated Instrument. J Sex Med. 2008 Mar 19.

Coyne KS, Sexton CC, Irwin DE, et al. The impact of overactive bladder, incontinence and other lower urinary tract symptoms on quality of life, work productivity, sexuality and emotional well-being in men and women: results from the EPIC study. BJU Int. 2008 Jun; 101(11):1388-95.

Creanga AA, Bradley HM, McCormick C, Witkop CT. Use of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis. Obstet Gyencol. 2008 Apr; 111(4):959-68.

Dalpiaz O, Kerschbaumer A, Mitterberger M, et al. Female sexual dysfunction: a new urogynaecological research field. BJU Int. 2008 Mar;101(6):717-21.

Denman MA, Gregory WT, Boyles SH, et al. Reoperation 10 years after surgically managed pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Mar 19.

Dietz H, Simpson J. Levator trauma is associated with pelvic organ prolapse. BJOG. 2008 May 22.

Duding TC, Meng Lee E, Faiz O, et al. Economic evaluation of sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence. Br J Surg. 2008 Jun 25.

Dwyer PL, Fatton B. Bilateral extraperitoneal uterosacral suspension: a new approach to correct posthysterectomy vaginal vault prolapsed. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct . 2008 Feb; 19(2):283-92.

Fall M, Oberpenning F, Peeker R. Treatment of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis 2008: can we make evidence-based decisions? Eur Urol. 2008 Jul; 54(1):65-78.

Fenner DE, Trowbridge ER, Patel DL, et al. Establishing the prevalence of incontinence study: racial differences in women's patterns of urinary incontinence. J Urol. 2008 Apr; 179(4):1455-60.

Franco AV, Lee F, Fynes MM. Is there an alternative to pad tests? Correlation of subjective variables of severity of urinary loss to the 1-h pad test in women with stress urinary incontinence. BJU Int. 2008 Apr 2.

G ardella B, Porru D, Ferdeghini F, et al. Insight into Urogynecologic Features of Women with Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome. Eur Urol. 2008 Feb 6.

Giberti C, Siracusano S, Gallo F, et al. Transvaginal Bone-Anchored Sling Procedure: 4 Years of Follow-Up on More than 200 Consecutive Patients. Urology. 2008 Jun 11.

Giannantoni A, Porena M, Costantini E, et al. Botulinum A toxin intravesical injection in patients with painful bladder syndrome: 1-year followup. J Urol. 2008 Mar; 179(3):1031-4.

Handa VL, Cundiff G, Chang HH, Helzlsouer KJ. Female Sexual Function and Pelvic Floor Disorders. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 May; 111(5):1045-1052.

Handa VL, Lockhart ME, Fielding JR, et al. Racial Differences in Pelvic Anatomy by Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Apr; 111(4):914-20.

Hashim H, Abrams P. How should patients with an overactive bladder manipulate their fluid intake? BJU Int. 2008 Jul; 102(1):62-6.

Hassan MH, Khatoon N, Curiel DT, et al. Toward gene therapy of uterine fibroids: targeting modified adenovirus to human leiomyoma cells. Hum Reprod. 2008 Mar; 23(3): 514-524.

Hehenkamp WJK, et al. Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids: Treatment with Uterine Artery Embolization or Hysterectomy -- Results from the Randomized Clinical Embolisation versus Hysterectomy (EMMY) Trial. Radiology. 2008 Feb; 246: 823-832.

Hirst A, Dutton S, Wu O, et al. A multi-centre retrospective cohort study comparing the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of hysterectomy and uterine artery embolisation for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids. The HOPEFUL study. Health Technol Assess. 2008 Mar; 12(5):1-248.

Holroyd-Leduc JM, Tannenbaum C, Thorpe KE, Straus SE. What Type of Urinary Incontinence Does This Woman Have?JAMA. 2008 Mar 26;299(12):1446-1456.

Hullfish KL, Bovbjerg VE, Gurka MJ, Steers WD. Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Treatment of Women With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Patient Centered Goals at 1 Year. J Urol. 2008 Apr 17.

Hundley AF, Yuan L, Visco AG. Gene expression in the rectus abdominus muscle of patients with and without pelvic organ prolapsed. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Feb; 198(2):220.e1-7.

Huyck KL, Panhuysen CI, Cuenco KT, et al. The impact of race as a risk factor for symptom severity and age at diagnosis of uterine leiomyomata among affected sisters. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Feb; 198(2):168.e1-9.

Ingber MS, Peters KM, Killinger KA, et al. Dilemmas in diagnosing pelvic pain: multiple pelvic surgeries common in women with interstitial cystitis. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008 Mar; 19(3):341-5.

Johnson AM, O’Connell MJ, Messing EM, Reeder JE. Decreased Bladder Cancer Growth in Parous Mice. Urology. 2008 Jun 2.

Kim SP, Sarmast Z, Daignault S, et al. Long-Term Durability and Functional Outcomes Among Patients With Artificial Urinary Sphincters: A 10-Year Retrospective Review From the University of Michigan. J Urol. 2008 Mar 17.

Kuklinski D, Koduri S. Predicting urinary tract infections in a urogynecology population. Urol Nurs. 2008 Feb; 28(1):56-60, 67.

Kurzrock EA, Lieu DK, Degraffenried LA, et al. Label-Retaining Cells of the Bladder: Candidate Urothelial Stem Cells. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2008 Mar 26.

Larsen MS, Mortensen S, Nordling J, Horn T. Quantifying mast cells in bladder pain syndrome by immunohistochemical analysis. BJU Int. 2008 Apr 2.

Latthe PM, Foon R, Khan K. Nonsurgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI): grading of evidence in systematic reviews. BJOG. 2008 Mar; 115(4): 435–444.

Lawrence JM, Lukacz ES, Nager CW, et al. Prevalence and Co-Occurrence of Pelvic Floor Disorders in Community-Dwelling Women. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Mar; 111(3):678-85.

Lee DW, Gibson TB, Carls GS, et al. Uterine fibroid treatment patterns in a population of insured women. Fertil Steril. 2008 Feb 25.

Levens ED, Potlog-Nahari C, Armstrong AY, et al. CDB-2914 for Uterine Leiomyomata Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 May; 111(5):1129-1136.

Lipman JC. Abstract No. 143: Community Awareness of UAE as a Treatment Option for Women Suffering with Symptomatic Fibroids. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2008 Feb; 19(Suppl2):S55.

Marszalek M , Wehrberger C , Temml C , et al. Chronic Pelvic Pain and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Both Sexes: Analysis of 2749 Participants of an Urban Health Screening Project. Eur Urol. 2008 Apr 1.

McLennan MT, Harris JK, Kariuki B, Meyer S. Family history as a risk factor for pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008 Mar 19.

Menahem N. Tension-free vaginal tape obturator: midterm data on an operative procedure for the cure of female stress urinary incontinence performed on 100 patients. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2008 Jan-Feb;15(1):92-6.

Minassian VA, Stewart WF, Wood GC. Urinary Incontinence in Women: Variation in Prevalence Estimates and Risk Factors. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Feb; 111(2): 324-331.

Moore EE, Jackson SL, Boyko EJ, et al. Urinary Incontinence and Urinary Tract Infection: Temporal Relationships in Postmenopausal Women. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Feb; 111(2): 317-323.

Nguyen JN, Burchette RJ. Outcome After Anterior Vaginal Prolapse Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Apr; 111(4):891-98.

O’Dell KK, Jacelon C, Morse AN. 'I'd rather just go on as I am'--pelvic floor care preferences of frail, elderly women in residential care. Urol Nurs. 2008 Feb; 28(1):36-47.

Plante AF, Kamm MA. Life events in patients with vulvodynia. BJOG. 2008 Mar; 115(4):509–514.

Peters KM, Carrico DJ, Diokno AC. Characterization of a clinical cohort of 87 women with interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. Urology. 2008 Apr; 71(4):634-40.

Peters H. Anticholinergics trump other bladder meds. National Review of Medicine. 2008 Mar; 5(3).

Pitsouni E, Iavazzo C, Falagas ME. Itraconazole vs fluconazole for the treatment of uncomplicated acute vaginal and vulvovaginal candidiasis in nonpregnant women: a metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Feb; 198(2): 153-160.

Porru D, Cervigni M, Nasta L, et al. Results of endovesical hyaluronic acid/chondroitin sulfate in the treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome. Rev Recent Clin Trials. 2008 May; 3(2):126-9.

Poza JL , Pla F , Sabadell J , et al. Trans-obturator suburethral tape for female stress incontinence: a cohort of 254 women with 1-year to 2-year follow-up. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2008;87(2):232-9.

Pretlove SJ, Thompson PJ, Toozs-Hobson PM, et al. Does the mode of delivery predispose women to anal incontinence in the first year postpartum? A comparative systematic review. BJOG; Mar 2008; 115(4): 421–434.

Propert KJ, Mayer R, Nickel JC, et al. Followup of patients with interstitial cystitis responsive to treatment with intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guerin or placebo. J Urol. 2008 Feb;179(2):552-5.

Reich O, Gratzke C, Bachmann A, et al. Morbidity, Mortality and Early Outcome of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: A Prospective Multicenter Evaluation of 10,654 Patients. J Urol. 2008 May 20.

Rogers , RG. Urinary Stress Incontinence in Women. NEJM. 2008 Mar 6; 358(10):1029-36.

Rosen RC et al. Beyond the cluster: Methodological and clinical implications in the Boston Area Community Health Survey and EPIC studies. BJU Int. 2008 May; 101(10):1274-1278.

Rovner ES, Wright CJ, Messer H. Adherence to the 1997 American Urological Association guidelines for the surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Urology. 2008 Feb;71(2):239-42.

Sahinkanat T, Güven A, Ekerbicer H, Aral M. Prevalence of positive potassium sensitivity test which is an indicator of bladder epithelial permeability dysfunction in a fixed group of Turkish women. Urol Int. 2008;80(1):52-6.

Sairanen J, Hotakainen K, Tammela TL, et al. Urinary epidermal growth factor and interleukin-6 levels in patients with painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis treated with cyclosporine or pentosan polysulfate sodium. Urology. 2008 Apr; 71(4):630-3.

Shakiba K, Bena JF, McGill KM, et al. Surgical treatment of endometriosis: a 7-year follow-up on the requirement for further surgery. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Jun; 111(6):1285-92.

Shamliyan TA, Kane RL, Wyman J, Wilt TJ. Systematic Review: Randomized, Controlled Trials of Nonsurgical Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Women. Ann Intern Med. 2008 Feb 11.

Shariati A, Maceda JS, Hale DS. High-Fiber Diet for Treatment of Constipation in Women With Pelvic Floor Disorders. Obstet Gyencol. 2008 Apr; 111(4):908-13.

Simhan HN, Bodnar LM, Krohn MA. Paternal race and bacterial vaginosis during the first trimester of pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Feb; 198(2): 196.e1-196.e4.

Sinaii N, Plumb K, Cotton L, et al. Differences in characteristics among 1,000 women with endometriosis based on extent of disease. Fertil Steril. 2008 Mar;89(3):538-45.

Sink KM, Thomas J 3rd, Xu H, et al. Dual Use of Bladder Anticholinergics and Cholinesterase Inhibitors: Long-Term Functional and Cognitive Outcomes. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2008 Apr 1.

Subak LL, Brubaker L, Chai TC, et al. High Costs of Urinary Incontinence Among Women Electing Surgery to Treat Stress Incontinence. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Apr; 111(4):899-907.

Suzuki A, Fennessy FM, Tempany-Afdhal C, Fan C-M. Abstract No. 142: When Sound Fails: Efficacy of Uterine Artery Embolization for Focused Ultrasound Surgery Therapeutic Failures. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2008 Feb; 19(Suppl2):S55.

Suzuki N, Uebaba K, Kohama T, et al. French Maritime Pine Bark Extract Significantly Lowers the Requirement for Analgesic Medication in Dysmenorrhea: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. J Reprod Med. 2008 May. 53;338–346.

Tohic AL, Dhainaut C, Yazbeck C, et al. Hysterectomy for Benign Uterine Pathology Among Women Without Previous Vaginal Delivery. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Apr; 111(4):829-37.

van de Wijgert JH, Morrisoon CS, Cornelisse PG, et al. Bacterial vaginosis and vaginal yeast, but not vaginal cleansing, increase HIV-1 acquisition in African women. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2008 Jun 1; 48(2):203-10.

Verma SK, Bergin D, Gonsalves CF, et al. Submucosal fibroids becoming endocavitary following uterine artery embolization: risk assessment by MRI. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 May; 190(5):1220-6.

Waetjen LE, Feng W-Y, Ye J, et al. Factors Associated With Worsening and Improving Urinary Incontinence Across the Menopausal Transition. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Mar; 111(3):667-77.

Wen Y, Man WC, Sokol ER, et al. Is [alpha]2-macroglobulin important in female stress urinary incontinence? Hum Reprod. 2008 Feb; 23(2): 387-93.

Xita N, Georgiou I, Lazaros L. The role of sex hormone-binding globulin and androgen receptor gene variants in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome. Hum Reprod. 2008 Mar; 23(3): 693-698.

Zhao J, Bai J, Zhou Y, et al. Posterior tibial nerve stimulation twice a week in patients with interstitial cystitis. Urology. 2008 Jun; 71(6):1080-4.

Ziv E, Stanton SL, Abarbanel J, et al. Efficacy and safety of a novel disposable intravaginal device for treating stress urinary incontinence. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Mar 28.

Zowall H, Cairns JA, Brewer C, et al. Cost-effectiveness of magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery for treatment of uterine fibroids. BJOG. 2008 Apr; 115(5):653–662.

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