Female urinary incontinence surgery is usually performed by placing a surgical band called TVT – Non-tension vaginal band or TOV – Band and transobturator band, also called sling surgery, which is placed under the urethra to hold it, which increases the ability to support the pee. The type of surgery is usually chosen with your doctor, based on each woman’s symptoms, age, and history.
The surgery is performed under local or epidural anesthesia and has an 80% chance of success, being indicated for cases of stress urinary incontinence that have not had the expected result after more than 6 months of treatment with Kegel exercises and physiotherapy.
- Urinary incontinence surgery in humans can be performed by injecting substances into the sphincter area or by placing an artificial sphincter.
- To help close the urethra.
- Preventing involuntary passage of urine.
- In rarer cases.
- Male urinary incontinence can also be treated with sling placement.
Recovery after urinary incontinence surgery is relatively quick and painless. In most cases, simply stay 1 to 2 days in the hospital and then you can go home, taking care just to follow a few precautions such as:
These postoperative care should be strictly followed to avoid the risk of complications, but depending on the type of surgery, the doctor may give other indications, which should also be followed.
After 2 weeks, Kegel exercises can begin to help strengthen the muscles around the bladder, speed recovery and ensure better results. However, before starting this type of exercise, it is very important to talk to your doctor, because depending on the degree of healing, it may be recommended to wait a few more days. Learn how to do Kegel exercises correctly.
Consuming water to the right extent and avoiding drinking coffee are some tips that can help control your urine even after surgery, see what else can be done in this video:
Although relatively safe, incontinence surgery can cause some complications, such as:
So, before opting for surgery, it’s important to try other treatment options for urinary incontinence, so it’s important to talk to a urologist. View all treatment options.