How well does surgery for stress incontinence work?
Surgery can cure most women with stress incontinence. One new type of surgery, called the tension-free vaginal tape sling, can be done on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia. No surgery is without risks, however. Potential problems from surgery may include difficulty emptying the bladder and development of urge incontinence. Where can I find out more about urinary incontinence? National Association for Continence (NAFC) P.O. Box 8306 Spartanburg, SC 29305-8306 Telephone: 1-800-BLADDER Web site: http://www.nafc.org Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) clinical practice guidelines for urinary incontinence in adults. Web site: http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/ International Continence Society Web site: http://www.continet.org.sg/welcome.html The “urology channel”–a comprehensive resource for patients and practitioners. Web site: http://www.urologychannel.com Urogynecology Associates of Louisville is an educational site designed for patients. Web site: http://www.mybladdermd
