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The effects of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) are documented in numerous clinical studies, showing meaningful outcomes in the treatment of urinary urgency, urinary frequency, urge incontinence and faecal incontinence.

 

  • Randomized clinical trial of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus sham electrical stimulation ... van der Wilt, A.A., Giuliani, G., Kubis, C., van Wunnik, B.P.W, Ferreira, I., Breukink, S.O., et.al. (2017). Randomized clinical trial of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus sham electrical stimulation in patients with faecal incontinence. Br J Surg, 104(9), 1167-1176.
  • Predictors of efficacy of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence ... Horrocks, E.J., Chadi, S.A., Stevens, N.J., Wexner, S.D., Knowles, C.H.(2017). Predictors of efficacy of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence: a post-hoc analysis of a randomized trial.  Clin Gastroenterol & Hepatol. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Treatment of urodynamic detrusor over-activity in patient with Myasthenia gravis using PTNS with follow-up to two years Antoniou, A., Mendez Rodrigues, J.,  & Comi, N. (2016).   JRSM Open, 7(8), doi:  10.1177/2054270416653684
  • Effectiveness of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in managing refractory constipation. Kumar, L., Liwanag, J., Athanasakos, E., Raeburn, A., Zarate-Lopez, N., & Emmanuel, A. V. (2016). Colorectal Dis. doi:10.1111/codi.13388
  • Does percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation improve global pelvic function in women with faecal incontinence? Kelly, S. L., Radley, S. C., & Brown, S. R. (2016). Colorectal Dis Colorectal Disease, 18(5). doi:10.1111/codi.13329
  • Sacral nerve stimulation versus percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of severe fecal incontinence in men. Moya, P., Parra, P., Arroyo, A., Peña, E., Benavides, J., & Calpena, R. (2016). Tech Coloproctol Techniques in Coloproctology, 20(5), 317-319. doi:10.1007/s10151-016-1443-56.
  • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Improves Female Sexual Function in Women With Overactive Bladder Syndrome. Musco S, Serati M, Lombardi G, Lumi E, Parisi AI, Del Popolo G, Agrò EF. (2016) J Sex Med. pii: S1743-6095(15)00060-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2015.12.025.
  • Is posterior tibial nerve stimulation an effective treatment for faecal incontinence? Nicholson, J., Pearson, J.S., Molyneux, C., Sharma, A., Telfrod, K.J., and Kiff, E.  PWE-388.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus tolterodine for overactive bladder in women: a randomised controlled trial Preyer, O., Umek, W., Laml, T., Bjelic-Radisic, V., Gabriel, B., Mittlboeck, M., and Hanzal, E. (2015). Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 191, 51-6.
  • Use of Best-Worst Scaling to Assess Patient Perceptions of Treatments for Refractory Overactive Bladder Beusterien, Kathleen.,  Kennelly, Michael J., Bridges, John F.P., Amos, Kaitlan., Williams, Mary Jo., and Vasavada, Sandip. 2015. Wiley Periodicals. DOI 10.1002/nau.22876. 
  • New Evidence in the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Brown, Elizabeth T., Martin, Lindsay., and Dmochowski, Roger R. 2015. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol, 27:366–372.
  • Role of percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation either alone or combined with an anticholinergic agent in treating patients with overactive bladder Kızılyel S, Karakeçi A, Ozan T, Ünüş İ, Barut O, Onur R. Turk J Urol. 2015; 41: 208-14.
  • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) in Fecal Incontinence (FI): Is it possible to apply a standardized treatment protocol? Experience from Switzerland. Papoutsi S, Ringger A, Cecini-Hertig R, Inderbitzin D
  • Peripheral neuromodulation via posterior tibial nerve stimulation - a potential treatment for faecal incontinence? Findlay, J., et al. (2010). Ann R Coll Surg Engl, 92(5), 385-90.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of urge faecal incontinence. Boyle, D.J., et al. (2010). Dis Colon Rectum, 53(4), 432-7
  • A prospective multicenter study to investigate percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of faecal incontinence. Govaert, B. et al (2010). Colorectal Disease, 12, 1236-41.
  • Evaluation of the use of posterior tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence: Preliminary results of a prospective study. de la Portilla, F., et al. (2009). Dis Colon Rectum, 52(8), 1427-33.
  • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Has Sustained Benefit in the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence at 12 Months. Cowley, J.B., Waudby, P.W., O'Grady, H., Duthie, G.S. Academic Surgical Unit, Hull & East Yorkshire NHS Trust, Beverly, UK.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) in females with faecal incontinence: the impact of sphincter morphology and rectal sensation on the clinical outcome. Hotouras, A., Thaha, M., Allison, M., Currie, A., Scott, S., Chan, C. (2012). Int J Colorectal Dis epub ahead of print January 25
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence: a video demonstration Hotouras, A., Allison, M., Currie, A., Knowles, C., Chan, C., Thaha, M. (2012). Dis Colon Rectum 55:6, 711-713.
  • A prospective, single-blinded, placebo controlled study into the role of percutaneous and transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence. George, A., Kalmar, K., Kokopoulis, K., Sala, S., Panarese, A., Nicholls, C., et al (2011). American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeti
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) and the effect on fecal incontinence. McCoy, C., & Elser, D. (2011). Presentation, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical Meeting, Washington, DC.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for patients with faecal incontinence. Marion, Allison (2011) Nursing Standard 25:24, 44-48.
  • Cross sectional review of effect of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on fecal incontinence: results from two recent overactive bladder trials. Peters, K., et al. (2010). Poster, International Continence Society, Toronto, Canada.
  • Posterior tibial nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence. Findlay, J., et al. (2010). Br J Nurs, 19(12), 750-754.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation double-blinded, randomized, sham-controlled trial for overactive bladder: effect on fecal incontinence. Peters, K.M., et al. (2010). Poster, Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, St. Petersburg, FL.
  • Role of posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for faecal incontinence. Babber, A., et al. (2009). Colorectal Disease, II (Suppl. 2), 2-8.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation: A new treatment for faecal incontinence. Allison, M., et al. (2009). Gastrointestinal Nursing, 7(1), 19-26.
  • A prospective multicentre study to investigate percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for the treatment of faecal incontinence. Govaert, B., et al. (2008). The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland Colorectal Disease, 10(Suppl 2), 2.
  • Percutaneous peripheral neuromodulation in the treatment of fecal incontinence. Shafik, A., et al. (2003). Eur Surg Res, 35(2), 103-107.
  • How effective is electrical stimulation with non-implanted devices in treating overactive bladder? A subset of interim results from a Cochrane review of RCTs. Stewart, F., et al. University of Aberdeen, UK, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, Brazil, McMaster University Hamailton, Canada
  • A Review of the Effectiveness of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) Therapy in the Management of Overactive Bladder Symptoms Bradley, Jonathan. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral, UK
  • Percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of overactive bladder: Long term effectiveness Gugliotta, G., Calagna, G., Adile, G., Giunta, M., Adile, B. Poster presentation International Continence Society (Aug 2013).
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation results after 5 years: A cross-sectional study Finazzi, Agro E., Bianchi, D., Diamante, C., Faralli, F., Petta, F., Iacovelli, V., Musco, S. Poster International Continence Society (Aug 2013).
  • Is posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) cost effective in comparison to antimuscarinic therapy? A cost comparison study in the management of overactive bladder (OAB). Abeywickrama, L., Giarenis, I., Rantell, A., Srikrishna, S., Robinson, D., Cardozo, L. Poster International Continence Society (Aug 2013).
  • Sustained therapeutic effects of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation: 24-month results of the STEP study Peters, K.M., Carrico, D.J., MacDiarmid, S.A., Wooldridge, L.S., Khan, A.U., McCoy, C.E., Franco, N., Bennett, J.B. (2013) Dept of Urology Beaumont.
  • Sustained therapeutic effects of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation: 24-month results of the STEP study. Peters, K., Carrico, D., MacDiarmid, S., Wooldridge, L., Khan, A. et al. (2013). Neurourol Urodyn, 32(1), 24-9.
  • 30 month study results using percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation: long term efficacy outcomes Peters, K., Carrico, D., MacDiarmid, S., Wooldridge, L., Khan, A. (2012). Poster presentation, AUA Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
  • Neurostimulation treatment for overactive bladder: an evaluation of cost effectiveness data MacDiarmid, S., Martinson, M., Black, E. (2012). Poster presentation, AUA Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
  • Effectiveness of percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder: a systematic review and meta-analysis Burton, C., Saija, A., Latthe, P.M. (2012). Neurourol Urodyn, 31, 1206-16.
  • Treatment interval frequency of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS): 18-month results from the STEP Study. Peters, K., Carrico, D., Wooldridge, L. (2011) International Continence Society (ICS) Annual Meeting, Glasgow, UK
  • SUmiT Trial Outcomes: Clinical Insights Into Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation. Sand, P., Peters, K., Carrico, D. (2011) International Continence Society (ICS) Annual Meeting, Glasgow, UK
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation effects on detrusor overactivity incontinence are not due to a placebo effect: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Finazzi-Agrò, E., et al. (2010). J Urol, 184, 2001-2006.
  • 12 month percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation treatment interval results: outcomes from the OrBIT Trial. MacDiarmid, S., et al. (2010). Poster, International Continence Society, Toronto, Canada.
  • 12 week results from the SUmiT Trial: percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation vs validated sham in those exposed to pharmacologic therapy. Peters, K., et al. (2010). Poster, International Continence Society, Toronto, Canada.
  • Comparative effectiveness: percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) and sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) for overactive bladder (OAB) treatment. MacDiarmid, S.A. et al. (2010). Poster, Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, St. Petersburg, FL.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder: treatment interval frequency. MacDiarmid, S.A., et al. (2010). Poster, Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, St. Petersburg, FL.
  • New efficacy data on percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation: a multi-center, randomized, sham-controlled trial for overactive bladder syndrome. Peters, K.M., et al. (2010). Presentation, Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, St. Petersburg, FL.
  • Long-term durability of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder. MacDiarmid, S.A. et al. (2010). J Urol, 183, 234-240.
  • 6 and 12 month results from OrBIT trial comparing percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) vs. extended-release tolterodine. Peters, K., et al. (2009). Poster, International Continence Society, San Francisco, CA.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation: Efficacy with patients also taking anticholinergics. Wooldridge, L. (2009). Poster, International Continence Society, San Francisco, CA.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of urinary frequency, urinary urgency and urge incontinence: Results from a community-based clinic. Wooldridge, L.S. (2009). Urologic Nursing, 29(3), 177-185.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS): A literature-based assessment. MacDiarmid, S.A., et al. (2009). Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports, 4, 29-33.
  • Long term sustained therapeutic effect of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in the management of Overactive Bladder. MacDiarmid, S.A., et al. (2009). Presentation, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • A randomized multicenter study comparing percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation with pharmaceutical therapy for the treatment of overactive bladder. Peters, K.M., et al. (2008). Presentation, Late Breaking Science Forum, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
  • Prospective randomized study for long term efficacy of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) in patients with over active bladder: Maintenance protocol. Farahat, Y.A. (2007). Abstract, 4th Pan Arab Continence Society Congress, Qatar.
  • Who are the best candidates to be treated with percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)? A retrospective analysis of responder rate in different patient populations. Finazzi-Agrò, E., et al. (2007). European Urology Supplement, 6(2),141.
  • Peripheral tibial neurostimulation (PTNS) versus tolterodine in the treatment of women with urge urinary incontinence and urge symptoms. Preyer, O., et al. (2007). Intern Urogynecol J: Suppl 1.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation: The Urgent PC device. van Balkan, M.R. (2007). Expert Rev Med Devices, 4(5), 693-698.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS): Results at long-term follow-up. Cappellano, F., et al. (2006). Poster, SIUD National Congress, Italy.
  • Posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) in the treatment of LUTS secondary to Parkinson's Disease. Finazzi-Agrò, E., et al. (2006). Poster, SUID National Congress, Italy.
  • Correlation between quality of life and voiding variables in patients treated with percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation. van der Pal, F., et al. (2006). BJU Intl, 97(1), 113-116.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of refractory overactive bladder syndrome: Is maintenance treatment necessary? van der Pal, F., et al. (2006). BJU Intl, 97(3) , 547-550.
  • Prognostic factors for successful percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation. van Balken, M.R., et al. (2006). Eur Urol, 49(2), 360-365.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) in the treatment of urge incontinence: A double blind placebo controlled study. Finazzi-Agrò, E. et al. (2005). Poster, SIUD National Congress, Italy.
  • Peripheral afferent nerve stimulation for treatment of lower urinary tract irritative symptoms. Ruiz, B.C., et al. (2004). Eur Urol, 45(1), 65-69.
  • Posterior tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of voiding dysfunction: Urodynamic data. Vandoninck, V., et al. (2004). Neuro Urodyn, 23, 246-251.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of overactive bladder: Urodynamic data. Vandoninck, V., et al. (2003). Neuro Urodyn, 22, 227-232.
  • Posterior tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of urge incontinence. Vandoninck, V., et al. (2003). Neuro Urodyn, 22, 17-23.
  • Temporary sacral and tibial neuromodulation in treating patients with overactive urinary bladder. Mazo, E.B., & Krivoborodov, G.G. (2002). Zurnal Voprosy Nejrochirurgii Imeni NN Burdenko, 1, 17-21.
  • The efficacy of Stoller Afferent Nerve Stimulation in frequency/urgency syndrome: A randomised control trial. Vohra, A.K., et al. (2002). Abstract 217, ICS 32nd Annual Meeting, Heidelberg.
  • Percutaneous afferent neuromodulation for the refractory overactive bladder: Results of a multicenter study. Govier, F.E., et al. (2001). J Urol, 165, 1193-1198.
  • Posterior tibial nerve stimulation as neuromodulative treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction. van Balken, M.R., et al. (2001). J Urol, 166(3), 914-918.
  • Use of peripheral neuromodulation of the S3 region for a treatment of detrusor overactivity: A urodynamic-based study. Klingler, H.C., et al. (2000). Urol, 56, 766-771.
  • Afferent nerve stimulation for pelvic floor dysfunction. Stoller, M.L. (1999). Eur Urol, 35 (suppl 2), 16.
  • Does posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) work in clinical practice? A three year service evaluation of its use in the management of detrusor overactivity in women. Bhal, N., Jones, J., Davies, J., Alaziz, V., Bhal, K. University Hospital of Wales. Poster presentation International Continence Society (Aug 2013).
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for the long-term treatment of overactive bladder: 3-year results of the STEP Study Peters, K., Carrico, D., Wooldridge, L., Miller, C., MacDiarmid, S. (2013). J Urol, 189, 2194-2201.
  • Clinical Insights into Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) versus Sham Therapy for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB): Secondary Analysis of the SUmiT Trial Peters, K., Carrico, D. (2013). Poster presentation, SUFU winter meeting, Las Vegas, NV
  • Cost of neuromodulation therapies for overactive bladder: percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus sacral nerve stimulation. Martinson, M., MacDiarmid, S., Black, E. (2013) Technomics Research LLC, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Clinical insights into percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome: secondary analysis of the SUmiT trial Peters, K., Carrico, D., Miller, C. (2012). Poster presentation, Western Section AUA annual conference, Waikoloa, HI.
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation: a clinically and cost effective addition to the overactive bladder algorithm of care Staskin, D., Peters, K., MacDiarmid, S., Shore, N., de Groat, W. (2012). Curr Urol Rep, Open Access
  • Posterior tibial nerve stimulation in patients who have failed anticholinergic therapy: efficacy and time to response. Leong, F., McLennan, M.T., Barr, S.A., & Steele, A.C. (2011). Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 17:2, 74-75
  • Randomized trial of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus sham efficacy in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome: results from the SUmiT Trial. Peters, K.M., et al. (2010). J Urol, 183, 1438-1443.
  • Randomized trial of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus extended-release tolterodine: Results from the Overactive Bladder Innovative Therapy Trial. Peters, K.M. (2009). J Urol, 182, 1055-1061.
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