Table 1.

Criteria for patient selection: recharge-free versus rechargeable devices

Recharge-free SNM preferred	Patient’s choice and the impact of external factors	Rechargeable SNM preferred
History of therapeutic non-compliance	Patient choice versus physician recommendation	Technology-savvy, compliant, and highly motivated patient
Reduced compliance expected in the next 10–15 years	Reimbursement and socioeconomic factors	Need for a high energy stimulation with expected battery life of 3 years or less
Patients with forgetfulness; lack of motivation	Helpline in case of technical questions?	Thin patient
Patients with physical difficulties (finding the right spot to recharge)	Easy access in case of lost recharger?	Patient with a history of pain
Lack of technical knowledge	Cost issues (insurance in case of lost recharger?)	Patient with significant infection risk for device replacements
Incompatibility with lifestyle (e.g., frequent travelling)