What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effectiveness of posterior tibial neurostimulation in treating lower urinary tract symptoms and dysfunction in children.

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March 18, 2026Open Access

Systematic Review of Percutaneous and Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Neurostimulation for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms & Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Children

Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of posterior tibial neurostimulation in treating lower urinary tract symptoms and dysfunction in children.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
Included studies assessing both percutaneous and transcutaneous neurostimulation approaches
Analyzed outcomes related to lower urinary tract symptoms and dysfunction
Most studies reported at least mild benefits in pediatric patients
High variability in study outcomes was observed
Quality of evidence was generally low, indicating a need for stronger research

Abstract

Overall, posterior TNS via either a percutaneous or transcutaneous approach often provides at least a mild benefit to pediatric patients with LUTS and LUTD. However, the variability in study outcomes and low quality of evidence suggest a need for more robust studies with standardized outcomes and comparison groups to better establish the efficacy and role of TNS in children.

Systematic Review of Percutaneous and Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Neurostimulation for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms & Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Children

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