Urinary Incontinence Surgeries

These tests help confirm the diagnosis and identify conditions that could affect the choice of surgery.

Patients with recurrent or complicated stress urinary incontinence may require more detailed evaluation before undergoing another procedure.

Recovery After Urinary Incontinence Surgery

Recovery depends on the type of surgery performed and the patient's overall health.

After surgery, patients may experience temporary discomfort, urinary urgency, difficulty passing urine, or mild bleeding. The healthcare team provides specific instructions regarding activity, wound care, medications, and follow-up.

Patients should generally:

• Attend scheduled follow-up appointments.
• Take prescribed medicines as directed.
• Follow restrictions on strenuous activity.
• Maintain appropriate hydration unless advised otherwise.
• Report difficulty passing urine or worsening symptoms.
• Seek medical attention for fever, severe pain, heavy bleeding, or other concerning symptoms.

Recovery times vary significantly between procedures, so patients should follow the specific instructions provided by their surgeon.

Possible Risks and Complications

Like any procedure, urinary incontinence surgery has potential risks. These depend on the operation performed.

Possible complications include:

• Urinary tract infection
• Bleeding
• Difficulty emptying the bladder
• Urinary retention
• Persistent or recurrent leakage
• Urinary urgency
• Pelvic or urethral pain
• Injury to nearby structures
• Mesh-related complications with synthetic sling procedures
• Device infection or mechanical failure with artificial urinary sphincters