E. Brătilă, S. Vlădăreanu, C. Berceanu, M. Cîrstoiu, C. Mehedințu, D. Comandașu
Rezumat: The mechanisms of urinary continence are still
controversial and poorly understood. We present in this
paper the main concept concerning the physiology of
urinary continence. According to the more recent data,
we sustain the “Integral Theory of Urinary Continence”
of Scandinavians Petros and Ulmsten as the most
comprehensive physiology of continence. Based on
evidence of the spectacular worldwide spreading of
some surgical techniques as “IVS” or “TVT” as the golden
standard for all types of urinary incontinence, we are
convinced that this fact represents a hope for future. Cuvinte cheie: urinary incontinence, intergral theory of urinary continence, pelvic anatomy.