SURGERIES FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE

SURGERIES FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE

Surgical interventions for incontinence entail restorative functions of the bladder, hence a better quality of life. These are usually considered if less invasive or non-surgical measures have failed. Common surgical interventions include sling operations and artificial urinary sphincter implantation. In the former, a mesh or tape is passed under the urethra, supporting the latter. In the latter, a device controls the flow of urine from the body. Other procedures, such as bladder neck suspension and the mid-urethral sling procedure, also control different kinds of incontinence. The surgeries are aimed at reducing and eliminating leakage, improving bladder function, and providing an active and comfortable lifestyle.