RADIOFREQUENCY TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN MANAGEMENT IN INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

SUPERIOR HYPOGASTRIC PLEXUS PULSED RADIOFREQUENCY COMBINED WITH POSTERIOR TIBIALIS NERVE TRANSCUTANEOUS RADIOFREQUENCY AS A TREATMENT OPTION OF CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN MANAGEMENT IN INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome is a collection of symptoms that includes urinary urgency, urge incontinence, nocturia, and painful urination. Various treatment modalities are utilized in the management of the disease. Superior hypogastric plexus block, which is used in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain, is one of these treatment methods. Additionally, tibial nerve stimulation is used in the treatment of urinary symptoms. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of superior hypogastric plexus pulsed radiofrequency and adjunctive transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of patients with interstitial cystitis

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 18-65 years
• Diagnosed with interstitial cystitis and experiencing symptoms for at least 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Patients with renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, or psychiatric diseases
• Additional interventional treatments within the first 3 months after the procedure
• A history of previous surgery or trauma