Recommendation ID
IPG696/1
Question

The evidence on transvaginal laser therapy for stress urinary incontinence does not show any short-term safety concerns. Evidence on long-term safety and
efficacy is inadequate in quality and quantity. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of research. Find out what only in research means onthe NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Further research should report long-term safety and efficacy outcomes, the type of laser and energy used, treatment protocols, and patient selection including age, menopausal status and severity of stress urinary incontinence.

NICE encourages further research into transvaginal laser therapy for stress urinary incontinence and may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.


Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Transvaginal laser therapy for stress urinary incontinence
Number
IPG696
Date issued
May 2021

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? Yes  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 31/05/2021