Stress Urinary Incontinence Surgical Treatment
When other treatments have failed, surgery can provide a long-term solution for stress urinary incontinence. Your doctor may suggest a procedure called retropubic suspension, in which an artificial mesh strip is placed behind the tube that drains urine from your body (urethra) to support it. Alternatively, you could have an autologous sling or rectus fascial sling made from tissue from your lower belly. Artificial urinary sphincter Stress urinary incontinence is a condition in which urine leaks due to problems with your sphincter, which controls urine flow. It may occur as a result of prostate surgery, childbirth, episiotomy or neurological diseases that affect this muscle. In some cases, doctors may suggest the use of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) to relieve stress incontinence. The AUS works by using fluid to open and close a cuff that wraps around your urethra. This cuff is constructed of medical grade silicone and attached to