<scp>OnabotulinumtoxinA</scp> for Idiopathic Overactive Bladder, Reviewing the Procedure—A Survey of Practice Techniques in Australia and New Zealand
Idiopathic overactive bladder (iOAB) significantly negatively affects patients' quality of life. Intradetrusor OnabotulinumtoxinA (BTN/A) is an effective treatment for refractory iOAB, though optimal procedural techniques remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate current BTN/A practices for iOAB in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on trigonal injection, number of injection sites and anaesthetic modality in BTN/A-naïve female patients. A survey was conducted among specialists, urologists and gynacologists performing BTN/A for iOAB. Variance in the responses to this survey highlights the need for clear guidance and consensus for specialists on the number and location of injections for BTN/A for iOAB patients. Optimisation of procedural techniques could improve outcomes and tolerability for BTN/A injection for iOAB patients and inform further research and guidelines.
Authors
- Jessica Wynn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1810-5906)
- Angela Holmes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3820-483X)
- Ellen Kelsey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7592-9410)
- K McLeod (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7278-1481)
Institutions
- Barwon Health (AU)
- Deakin University (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Geelong Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Published
- 2025-12-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.70083
- Primary Topic
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00