There are nearly 200 surgical procedures for incontinence. Most are designed to restore the bladder neck and urethra to their anatomically correct positions in patients with stress incontinence. Injections of bulking materials are another option for women and men.
The choice of surgical procedure depends on a number of factors, including the presence of bladder or uterine prolapse, the severity of incontinence, and the surgeons experience in performing specific types of surgery.
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Urinary incontinence can be defined as the involuntary loss of urine. The urinary bladder, which stores urine until the patient voluntary empties its... Read more »
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Urethral suspension; Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz operation; MMK; Pubo-vaginal sling; Burch procedure; Trans-vaginal tape procedure; TVT procedure;... Read more »
According to new research, tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) appears to be an effective long-term treatment for women with stress urinary incontinence... Read more »
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Stones - bladder; Urinary tract stones; Bladder calculiSymptomsSymptoms occur when the stone irritates the lining of the bladder or obstructs the... Read more »
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Stones - bladder; Urinary tract stones; Bladder calculiTreatmentDrinking 6 - 8 glasses of water or more per day to increase urinary output may help... Read more »