| Topic: | Kidney and Urologic Diseases (KU) |
| Title: | Treating Incontinence with Surgery. |
| Author: | Parker, W.H.; Rosenman, A.E.; Parker, R. |
| Source: | In: Parker, W.H., et al. Incontinence Solution: Answers for Women of All Ages. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. 2002. p.123-149. |
| Availability: | Available from Fireside, Rockefeller Center. 1230 Avenue of the Americans, New York, NY 10020. (800) 456-6798. PRICE: $13.00; plus shipping and handling. ISBN: 0743215877. |
| Abstract: | Urinary incontinence is the uncontrollable loss of enough urine to cause social or sanitary difficulties. This chapter describes surgical strategies for treating incontinence. The chapter is from a book that offers women up to date medical explanations for incontinence and its treatment. The authors note that one of the goals of surgery for the treatment of incontinence is to restore the bladder and urethra to their normal position. The authors then describe the surgical techniques that might be used for incontinence, including the abdominal bladder suspension, the laparoscopic bladder suspension (Burch procedure), the sling procedure, the tension free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure, an anterior repair (cystocele repair), vaginal bladder suspension, collagen injections for intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD), the use of an artificial urinary sphincter, and Interstim (a surgically implanted electrical stimulation device). The authors describe the indications for each procedure and the anticipated recovery period. The authors conclude with a brief discussion of the indications for repeat operations. The chapter includes a number of case examples using these different strategies. Chapter references are located at the end of the book. 4 figures. 6 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Urologic Diseases. Urinary Incontinence. Female. Surgery. Surgical Techniques. Therapy. Patient Care Management. |
| Minor Keywords: | Patient Education. Self Care. Quality of Life. Stress Incontinence. Vagina. Artificial Urinary Sphincter. Laparoscopy. Patient Selection. Postoperative Care. Postoperative Complications. |
| Publication Number: | KUBK09850 |
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