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Urinary Incontinence Repair

Posted On: 04-22-2015
Urinary Incontinence Repair

What is Urinary Incontinence Repair?

Urinary incontinence repair is surgery to correct the accidental leakage of urine. There are different types of the procedure. For example, a sling can create support for the urethra, men can receive an artificial sphincter implant, and women can receive a lift for a sagging bladder neck and urethra.

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Conditions Treated with Urinary Incontinence Repair:

Urinary incontinence repair is performed in order to treat various types of urinary incontinence, including stress incontinence and urge incontinence.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Urinary Incontinence Repair:

Non-surgical alternatives to surgical urinary incontinence repair include pelvic floor exercises, lifestyle changes, bladder training and medications.

Anesthesia with Urinary Incontinence Repair:

Urinary incontinence repair is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Urinary Incontinence Repair:

Possible risks following urinary incontinence repair include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. Urinary tract infections, difficulty urinating and painful intercourse are also possible complications.

Prognosis after Urinary Incontinence Repair:

The prognosis for a positive end result following urinary incontinence repair is good. Medication and physical therapy may still be necessary to treat an overactive bladder after the surgery.

Recovery from Urinary Incontinence Repair:

The total recovery time following urinary incontinence repair is two to six weeks. 

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