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What is a bladder sling surgery?
Is a surgical procedure used to treat stress urinary incontinence.
How does the surgeon make the sling for the surgery?
If the sling is made out of human tissue the surgeon will most likely take it from the patients abdomen or thigh, or they can possibly use a tissue donor.
How many weeks does it take a patient to fully recover from surgery?
It will take 6 weeks to fully recover before returning to normal activities.
What is stress incontinence?
Is when urine leaks involuntarily during activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, exercising, or laughing.
What are some of the different methods of bladder sling surgery?
What must patients avoid doing after surgery?
During the time of recovery patients must avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities.
Why do women get bladder sling surgery?
When other manners of treating stress incontinence don't work.
What is the risk of bladder sling surgery?
What is important to do about surgery?
What is the treatment goal of bladder sling surgery?
The treatment goal of surgery is to support the urethra and bladder neck. This extra support helps keep the urethra closed when you exert pressure, so that you don't leak urine.
How may the patient feel after having bladder sling surgery?
After surgery the patient may feel weak and tired for several days, the pelvic bone may feel bruised, and you may experience cramping in the lower abdomen these symptoms should improve in 1-2 weeks.
What is important to ask your doctor about when you can do again?
Ask your doctor when you can drive again.
How is bladder sling surgery performed?
The surgeon creates a “sling” out of mesh or human tissue. Then they put it under the tube that urine passes through, called the urethra. The sling is like a hammock that lifts and supports your urethra and the neck of your bladder (where your bladder connects to your urethra) to help prevent leaks.
When can majority of patients return to work after having surgery?
Majority of patients will be able to return to work in 1-2 weeks.
What is important about showering after surgery?
You may shower as usual after 24 hours. Pat the cuts (incisions) dry. Do not take a bath or swim for the first 2 weeks, or until your doctor tells you it is okay.