ExMI Studies - Male Prostatectomy
Comparative study of effects of extracorporeal magnetic innervation versus electrical stimulation for urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14972468/
Objectives: To perform a randomized comparative study to investigate the clinical effects of extracorporeal magnetic innervation (ExMI) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) on urinary incontinence after retropubic radical prostatectomy.
Methods: Thirty-six patients with urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy were randomly assigned to three groups (12 patients each in the FES, ExMI, and control groups). For FES, an anal electrode was used.
Conclusions: We consider ExMI and FES to be recommendable options for patients who want quick improvement of postoperative urinary incontinence.
Reducing urine leakage after radical retropubic prostatectomy: pelvic floor exercises, magnetic innervation or no treatment? A quasi-experimental study.
Objective: ExMI has been reported to have efficacy in the treatment of urinary incontinence in females. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of ExMI therapy on persistent UI symptoms in men who have undergone RP.
Methods: An ongoing multi-center, randomized, controlled, crossover study was designed to study men exhibiting persistent UI at least 3 months following RP.
Conclusions: Data analysis suggests that ExMI has a positive therapeutic effect in the treatment of patients with persistent UI following RP.