Table 3.
Studies of outcomes of sacral nerve stimulation
| Ref. | Year | Patients (n) | Significant reduction in incontinence scores and incontinent episodes | Significant increase in quality of life |
| Leroi et al[73] | 2005 | 27 | Y | Y |
| Boyle et al[63] | 2009 | 15 | Y | NR |
| Brouwer et al[64] | 2010 | 55 | Y | Y |
| Wexner et al[79] | 2010 | 120 | Y | Y |
| Hollingshead et al[76] | 2011 | 18 | Y | NR |
| Lim et al[78] | 2011 | 41 | Y | Y |
| Mellgren et al[81] | 2011 | 83 | Y | Y |
| George et al[77] | 2012 | 23 | Y | Y |
| Devroede et al[83] | 2012 | 78 | Y | Y |
| Hull et al[75] | 2013 | 76 | Y | Y |
| Damon et al[82] | 2013 | 92 | Y | Y |
Y: Yes; NR: Not reported.