Insertion of extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on the insertion of extrauretheral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women in July 2005. In accordance with the Interventional Procedures Programme Process Guide, guidance on procedures with special arrangements are reviewed 3 years after publication and the procedure is reassessed if important new evidence is available.

The guidance was considered for reassessment in July 2008 and it was concluded that NICE will not be updating this guidance at this stage. However, if you believe there is new evidence which should warrant a review of our guidance, please contact us via the email address below.

Description

Stress urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine during exercise or certain movements such as coughing, sneezing and laughing. It is usually due to weak or damaged muscles in the pelvic floor or sphincter.

Conservative treatments include pelvic floor muscle training, electrical stimulation, and biofeedback. Surgery is usually used if conservative treatments fail. There are four main types of surgical intervention: colposuspension, insertion of a tension-free vaginal tape, traditional suburethral slings, and injectable agents.

This procedure involves inserting two small silicone balloons on either side of the urethra, using either local or regional anaesthesia. Specially designed instruments are used to introduce the balloons via a percutaneous perineal approach and radiological guidance is used to ensure correct positioning. Each balloon is then attached to a subcutaneous port sited in the major labia. These ports can be used to add or remove fluid to the balloon postoperatively, thereby achieving the best balance between controlled leakage and voiding.

OPCS4.6 Code(s):

M55.6 Insertion of retropubic device for female stress urinary incontinence NEC

Includes: Insertion of female adjustable continence therapy balloon

Y53.1 Approach to organ under radiological control (if used)

 

For removal of device:

M55.7 Removal of female retropubic device NEC

Includes: Removal of female adjustable continence therapy balloon

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	Insertion of extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women: guidance (web format)	01 December 2010
	IPG 133 Insertion of extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women - guidance	27 July 2005
	IPG 133 Insertion of extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women - information for the public	27 July 2005
	Interventional Procedures Consultation Document - Insertion of extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence	29 March 2005
	Interventional procedures overview of extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence	29 March 2005