Current Clinical Advances in Urinary Incontinence
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Nephrology & Urology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2026 | Viewed by 3924
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Interests: urinary incontinence; prolapse; pelvic floor dysfunction; reconstructive surgery; laser treatment
2. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Interests: urinary incontinence; pelvic floor dysfuntion; surgery; energy based devices; conservative treatment
2. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Interests: urinary incontinence; pelvic organ prolapse; pelvic floor dysfuntion; pelvic reconstructive and gynecological surgery; tissue engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a highly prevalent condition on a global scale, causing a significant impact on patients' quality of life and a considerable economic burden on healthcare systems. It is estimated that more than half of women aged 60 years or older suffer from stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome, whether idiopathic or neurogenic, is another chronic condition associated with urgency incontinence, affecting both genders and negatively impacting multiple aspects of daily life. As UI is an age-related condition, its prevalence is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades.
The management of UI has evolved considerably, offering a broad spectrum of treatment options ranging from conservative and minimally invasive therapies to advanced surgical techniques. First-line conservative treatments, including PFMT, biofeedback, neuromodulation, behavioral therapy, and pharmacological interventions, play a crucial role in the management of symptoms and may prevent the progression of incontinence, especially in its early stages. Additionally, new technologies such as MS and non-surgical energy-based devices are emerging as promising, non-invasive alternatives for patients who are either unfit for surgery or unwilling to undergo it.
Despite the extensive range of available treatments, there is no universal "perfect" therapy for UI. While mid-urethral slings (MUSs) have long been a mainstay of surgical treatment for female SUI, their use has been restricted or abandoned in some countries due to complication risks. This has further reinforced the need to explore safer, less invasive alternatives.
Our aim in launching this Special Issue is to gather high-quality contributions focusing on the latest and most innovative advances in the physiopathology, diagnosis, conservative and surgical management, and prevention of UI. We invite the submission of research articles and comprehensive reviews exploring the following topics:
- Emerging diagnostic technologies for a more precise evaluation of UI;
- Advances in conservative therapies, including PFMT, pharmacotherapy, and non-invasive devices;
- Surgical innovations and minimally invasive procedures for UI management;
- The impact of UI on quality of life and strategies for patient-centered care.
All researchers are invited to contribute original works and systematic reviews.
Prof. Dr. Adolf Lukanovic
Dr. David Lukanović
Dr. Mija Blaganje
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- female urinary incontinence
- stress urinary incontinence
- overactive bladder
- diagnosis
- prevention
- conservative treatment
- minimally invasive treatment
- surgery
- mid-urethral sling
- new approach
- energy-based devices
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