As a regular contributor to Sixty & Me, Dr. Sasse shares commentary on the effects of both incontinence and obesity on seniors, plus the most effective and appropriate treatments. One relevant topic? A failing bladder sling. Read on for the highlights, or check out the post in full.
From the Post
“The bladder sling is a procedure recommended to many women. While there are a number of variations, each technique involves surgically placing a strip of material, sometimes synthetic mesh or biological graft tissue, under the urethra in the area of the bladder neck to support the anatomy and stop leakage, especially the kind that occurs when you cough or sneeze.
It is often advertised as a more permanent solution, but the reality is that many people resume having bladder leakage once again at some point after the sling procedure. And I know from meeting many such individuals that most of them are thinking, what now?
The answer is usually a lot simpler than one might think. Although not nearly as well known, and far less taught in surgical training programs, sacral neuromodulation is a less invasive treatment that has significantly higher success rates than other treatments, including the surgical sling procedures, daily medications, or exercise therapies.”
Dr. Sasse explains what the procedure involves and what makes it unique among incontinence treatments, as well as its high success rate.
“With major advancements in the technology over the last 20 years, sacral neuromodulation is highly effective after a failed bladder sling procedure. In fact, many continence centers that treat bladder leakage regularly find that nearly half of their patients have already had a failed bladder sling procedure, and the results of sacral neuromodulation are still outstanding.”
Finally, he ends up with a note of hope, pointing out that while incontinence is frustrating and can be embarrassing, it can also be effectively resolved.
To learn more about sacral neuromodulation for incontinence, contact the Nevada Surgical team today.
