Urethral suspension; Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz operation; MMK; Pubo-vaginal sling; Burch procedure; Trans-vaginal tape procedure; TVT procedure; Vesicourethral suspension
This surgery can be very helpful for patients with stress incontinence.
The amount of time it takes to recover from surgery depends on the individual. Based on an evaluation of your health status prior to surgery, your health care provider can give you a good...
Read moreDear Dr. Motola, I had surgery in Febuary of 2007 for prostate cancer. I have had incontinence problems since. When can I expect it to... Read more »
Being that I am a urologic surgeon, I routinely perform surgery on patients for incontinence. Unfortunately, no surgery is without its... Read more »
I would like to continue reviewing robotic surgery and its advantages to open prostate surgery. One of the main complications from prostate... Read more »
I had tension free tape/sling surgery 9 months ago for stress incontinence. I was problem free for almost 8 months. I recently started... Read more »
Urinary incontinence in any form is extremely prevalent in this society. A study was done recently, and women 60 years or older self... Read more »
Though surgery is considered a 'last-resort' treatment option for urinary incontinence, it can offer a long-term solution for this troublesome health... Read more »
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Urinary Incontinence ProductsMany products are available to help patients avoid embarrassment and prevent leakage.Absorbent Pads and Protective... Read more »
A type of mesh used to treat such women's health problems as stress urinary incontinence and prolapsed uterus has been linked to rare but serious... Read more »
Jennifer Sobol, D.O., is a urologic surgeon who practices general urology, but has a special interest in urinary incontinence as well as male and... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urethral suspension; Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz operation; MMK; Pubo-vaginal sling; Burch procedure; Trans-vaginal tape procedure; TVT procedure;... Read more »