Deciding between the sling operation and the artificial sphyncter

Hello Richard,

You ask good questions. Please see this article by Dr. Sobol:

A New Treatment for Male Stress Incontinence

http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/12893/male-stress

In particular, note where she writes:

"Following suit with the minimally invasive type of slings that women have been able to enjoy recently, there is now the trans-obturator sling for men. The incision is similar to that for the older sling but the procedure involves only placing a mesh-like material against the urethra to increase resistance. The complication rate is pretty low, and the procedure itself is easier for the surgeon. The results are comparable or better to the older sling that used bone anchors."

I hope this is helpful to you.

Best,

Maria

SIR,

I HAVE FOLLOWING QUEATIONS.

2)I HAVE VIRTIGO PROBLEM FOR THE LAST 5 DAYS.I HAVE EXPERIENCE BEFORE BUT IT WAS 8 YEARS BACK.MY MEDICAL HISTORY AS FOLLOWS:

20ASTHAMIC-TAKING INHALER AND UNDER CONTROL.

3)INSOMINA-TAKING VALIUM 30 MG PER DAY WHEN I GO TO SLEEP.

4)SEX PROBLEM-ERICTILE DYFUNCTION.FOR THIS I TAKE PILLS OF 150 MG.

5)PROSTATE ENLARGE BUT UNDER CONTROL.FOR THIS I TAKE HYTRIN 2MG DAILY,BUT REPEATED URINE INFECTION OCCUR AFTER 30 DAYS OR MAY MORE.

6)SMOKE 15 CIGG PER DAY

7)AGE 47 YR

CAN I BE VICTIM OF VIRTIGO.PLEASE HELP.

I have about the same incontinence that you do and I have never considered surgery. I use pads sometimes but am now using the McGuire urinal most of the time. I also use external catheters with a leg bag sometimes (Medicare will cover those).

Surgery always has its downside and the benefits are not guaranteed.