Find the answers and resources you need about sacral neuromodulation therapy from Medtronic.

 

Clinic Finder – Find a center near you

This map presents a list of centers offering treatments and advanced therapies for Bladder and/or Bowel Control:

  • Blue: Treatment of Faecal disorders
  • Yellow: Treatment of Urinary incontinence
  • Green: Treatment of urinary disorders and faecal incontinence
  • Red: Private Clinics

Click on each icon to obtain contact details of health establishments and urology and/or digestive surgery services.

Consult your doctor for more information.


 

FAQ about bladder and bowel control therapy

Delivered by the InterStim™ sacral neuromodulation system

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Why does the InterStim™ therapy target the sacral nerves ?

Is the evaluation phase reversible?

What are the risks of the InterStim™ system ?

How long does the device last ?

Will I be able to get an MRI with the implantable device ?

How long has the InterStim™ system been available ?

Will the Interstim™ system limit my activities?

 

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† Under expected therapy settings and telemetry use
‡ Anticholinergic/antimuscarinic medication.
§ Under certain conditions; see approved labeling for details. Patients with InterStim™ SureScan™ MRI leads only.

References

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Patton V, Wiklendt L, Arkwright JW, et al. The effect of sacral nerve stimulation on distal colonic motility in patients with fecal incontinence. Br J Surg. 2013;100(7):959–968.

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Leng WW, Morrisroe SN. Sacral nerve stimulation for the overactive bladder. Urol Clin N Am. 2006;33:491–501. 

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Chancellor MB, Chartier-Kastler EJ. Principles of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) for the treatment of bladder and urethral sphincter dysfunctions. Neuromod. 2000;3(1):15–26.

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Siegel S, Noblett K, Mangel J, et al. Results of a prospective, randomized, multicenter study evaluating sacral neuromodulation with InterStim™ therapy compared to standard medical therapy at six months in subjects with mild symptoms of overactive bladder. Neurourol Urodyn. 2015;34:224–230. 

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InterStim Implant Numbers, version 2.0, July-2023

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