Incontinence Surgery

Stress incontinence is involuntary urine leakage associated with sneezing, coughing or other activities. St. Francis supports several treatments, like UroCare, aimed at minimizing this frustrating problem, which affects mostly women.




Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder control and is a common problem for women of all ages. It is a symptom that something else is happening in your body that could be a serious medical problem. The more you understand how your bladder works, the better you will be able to control your incontinence. Most cases of urinary incontinence can be treated successfully, and the earlier you seek intervention and medical attention, the better the cure rate. UroCare at St. Francis can help by offering these treatment options:

• Determination of your type of urinary incontinence: urge incontinence, stress incontinence, or mixed incontinence, a combination of both conditions
• Exploration of possible factors leading to your incontinence
• Non-invasive treatments for your incontinence via St. Francis Rehab Services
• Medical management of your condition, via an attending physician 
• Exploration of surgical treatment, if needed
  

 

One effective surgical procedure involves the placement of tape-like bands, or slings, to support the bladder. Your physician can advise you if this procedure is appropriate for you.