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Stress Incontinence Post Birth
Surgeries for female stress incontinence help control involuntary leakage of urine by supporting the structure of the urethra and bladder.
Alternative Names
Urethral suspension; Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz operation; MMK; Pubo-vaginal sling; Burch procedure; Trans-vaginal tape procedure; TVT procedure; Vesicourethral suspension
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Open bladder and urethral surgeries are usually performed to prevent urine leakage associated with
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