- Recommendation ID
- IPG576/1
- Question
Further research into extraurethral (noncircumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women should include detailed safety outcomes, long-term results and patient-reported outcome measures. NICE may update the guidance on publication of further evidence.
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of extraurethral (noncircumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women is inadequate in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent and audit or research.
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women
- Number
- IPG576
- Date issued
- March 2017
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | No |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 31/03/2017 |