Materials and methods: The review follows the structure adopted by workshop, where SNM-Ideal Lead Placement is discussed in four sections: main/extended indications and ideal patient profile, sacral neuromodulation techniques included basic evaluation (PNE), advanced evaluation, ideal lead placement and novel technology.
Results: The learning objectives were achieved at the end of the workshop. These were: understanding the role of sacral neuromodulation, recognize the latest technological developments, their clinical implications and getting the best outcome with SNM, stress the importance of patient selection process and current SNM indications, reviewing standard surgical technique for optimal lead placement and gain understanding of choices for recharge versus fixed battery (as well as use in neurological disease).
Conclusions: Hands-on training workshops on sacral neuromodulation is efficient training modules to ensure learning objectives for participants. Accurate needle/temporary lead placement, lead placement with permanent lead, smart programming with programmers are the main parts of hands-on training session with using realistic phantom and 3D printed models in workshop.
Emre Huri,a Hashim Hashim,b Jacqueline Zillioux,c Marcio Augusto Averbeck,d Sarah McAchran,e Howard Goldmanf
- Hacettepe Univesity, Faculty of Medicine, Urology Department, Türkiye
- Bristol Urologic Institute, UK
- Department of Urology, University of Virginia Health, USA
- Department of Urology, Moinhos de Vento Hospital, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin, USA
- Department of Urology, Glickman Urologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, USA