Systematic review shows mild benefits of neurostimulation for lower urinary tract symptoms in children, indicating the need for stronger studies.
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.
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