Procedures and Treatments:
Reconstructive & Restorative Procedures
Urethral Sling Surgery
Surgery to support the urethra to treat urinary incontinence
Related Conditions
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Overview
Urethral sling surgery treats urinary incontinence by providing support to the urethra, preventing involuntary urine leakage. The sling is made from synthetic material or the patient's tissue and placed under the urethra to provide necessary support, effectively reducing symptoms.
Conditions Treated
Female Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Male Incontinence
Who is it for?
For men or women with urinary incontinence needing support for the urethra
Benefits
Supports the urethra, preventing urine leakage and reducing incontinence symptoms, improving quality of life
How it Works
A procedure where a sling made of synthetic mesh or biological material is placed under the urethra to support it and prevent urine leakage, commonly performed on patients with stress urinary incontinence.
Duration
1 hour
Recovery
Recovery typically takes 4-6 weeks, allowing the sling to properly support the urethra as tissues heal.
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