Journal of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics, ISSN 1927-1271 print, 1927-128X online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 000, Number 000, March 2025, pages 000-000

Novel Multimodal Radiofrequency Therapy for Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Pilot Study

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Morpheus V (left) and Forma V (right) probes.
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Histological findings. (a) Before protocol: atrophic epithelium. (b) Poor epithelial maturation.
Figure 3.
Figure 3. Histological findings. (a) 6 months after the treatment protocol: increased epithelium maturation and vascularity. (b) Increased epithelial maturation, dense stroma papillae formation, and increased vascularization.

Tables

Table 1. Baseline Clinical Characteristics
 
CategoryFrequency (n)Percentage (%)
ALPP: abdominal leak point pressure; POP-Q: pelvic organ prolapse quantification.
Parity
  1315
  2525
  3840
  4315
  515
Sessions
  2735
  31365
Q-tip test
  < 30 degrees1155
  > 30 degrees945
Urodynamics
  Normal1050
  ALPP 54210
  ALPP 65210
  ALPP 80210
  ALPP 5615
  ALPP 7015
  ALPP 7615
  ALPP 9015
POP-Q
  Stage 01260
  Stage 1840

 

Table 2. PROMs Mean (SD) Score and Percentage of Improvement
 
PROMsBaseline3 months6 months% of improvement
aOnly the 3-month and 6-month time points were assessed, with 19 patients providing complete data. PROMs: patient-reported outcome measures; SD: standard deviation; ICQ-SF: International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form; OAB-SS: overactive bladder syndrome score; QOL: quality of life.
ICQ-SF14.05 (4.22)10.05 (3.79)7.65 (4.44)45.5%
Potenziani12.55 (2.44)10.05 (2.06)6.20 (1.91)50.5%
OAB-SS11.68 (2.45)8.68 (1.45)25.7%a
QOL6.0 (1.03)2.95 (0.94)50.8%