- 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 |