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

Volume 14, Number 2, June 2025, pages 45-51

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

Figures

↓  Figure 1. Morpheus V (left) and Forma V (right) probes.
Figure 1.
↓  Figure 2. Histological findings. (a) Before protocol: atrophic epithelium. (b) Poor epithelial maturation.
Figure 2.
↓  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.
Figure 3.

Tables

↓  Table 1. Baseline Clinical Characteristics
 
Category Frequency (n) Percentage (%)
ALPP: abdominal leak point pressure; POP-Q: pelvic organ prolapse quantification.
Parity
  1 3 15
  2 5 25
  3 8 40
  4 3 15
  5 1 5
Sessions
  2 7 35
  3 13 65
Q-tip test
  < 30 degrees 11 55
  > 30 degrees 9 45
Urodynamics
  Normal 10 50
  ALPP 54 2 10
  ALPP 65 2 10
  ALPP 80 2 10
  ALPP 56 1 5
  ALPP 70 1 5
  ALPP 76 1 5
  ALPP 90 1 5
POP-Q
  Stage 0 12 60
  Stage 1 8 40

 

↓  Table 2. PROMs Mean (SD) Score and Percentage of Improvement
 
PROMs Baseline 3 months 6 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-SF 14.05 (4.22) 10.05 (3.79) 7.65 (4.44) 45.5%
Potenziani 12.55 (2.44) 10.05 (2.06) 6.20 (1.91) 50.5%
OAB-SS 11.68 (2.45) 8.68 (1.45) 25.7%a
QOL 6.0 (1.03) 2.95 (0.94) 50.8%