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Feeling like we are not in control of our bodies can be a very frustrating experience, especially when it comes to our bladder. Urinary incontinence is a very common problem among women, but no matter how many people suffer from this condition, it doesn’t make it any less difficult. Feelings of embarrassment often accompany conditions like urinary incontinence, but you should not feel ashamed. Dr. Darren Lazare treats issues of urinary incontinence with compassion, care, and effectiveness, restoring his patients’ pelvic floor control and confidence.
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Incontinence surgeries are designed to keep the urethra closed when pressure is exerted and can include techniques such as supporting the urethra and bladder neck.
Urinary incontinence, also called stress urinary incontinence, is a condition defined as the loss of bladder control when pressure is exerted on the bladder. This can occur in instances of coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, or simply lifting something heavy.
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Dr. Lazare and his team were amazing. They were supportive and helpful. The surgery I had went smoothly and the results were exactly as I had hoped. I definitely recommend Dr. Lazare!
Kristen G.
He is a wonderful skilled specialist with excellent bedside manners and is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. I recovered well with no complications and have my life back. Thank you, Thank You Dr. Lazare, and also to Kim in the office who is very helpful and contacts you with anything you might need to know.
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What are Incontinence Surgeries?
Dr. Darren Lazare performs the following incontinence surgeries:
Urethral Bulking
Urethral bulking is a procedure designed to help those suffering from stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in a less invasive way than other surgical interventions. During this procedure, a bulking agent composed of various different water-based gel materials, most commonly collagen, is injected into the urethra to narrow the opening. The narrowed opening allows for less leakage to occur.
Retropubic Sling TVT
A retropubic TVT sling stands for tension-free vaginal tape and serves as a hammock that supports your bladder and urethra while also keeping the urethra closed. During TVT sling surgery, the tape is inserted through tiny incisions in your abdomen and vaginal wall. The tape is placed under the urethra and acts as a sling, holding the urethra in place and closed. No stitches are required to hold the tape in place.
Retropubic Sling Autologous Fascia
This form of incontinence surgery relies on a similar technique to that of the TVT sling by placing the sling under the urethra to offer support. The sling can be placed at the mid-urethra or by the bladder but does not use any synthetic material. Rather, your own connective tissues, called “fascia,” are used as the sling. The tissue is usually taken from an area on your body like the thigh or belly.
Incontinence Surgery Recovery
Recovery following urethral bulking is very minimal. Patients can usually return to work the day following their procedure but will need to exercise caution engaging in strenuous activity or heavy lifting for at least two weeks. Incontinence treated with a sling procedure requires around 2 weeks of initial recovery. After this amount of time, individuals are usually able to return to work but must abstain from strenuous exercise, lifting, and sexual intercourse for 4-6 weeks. It can take up to 3 months for your muscles to fully repair after a sling surgery.
Schedule a Consultation
To learn more about incontinence surgeries and if these interventions are right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Darren Lazare today. Head to our website to fill out an online contact form, and to get in touch with a member of our team.
Candidates for Incontinence Surgeries
Ideal candidates for incontinence surgeries include individuals suffering from the effects of stress urinary incontinence, including leakage when coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, or lifting heavy objects. Candidates should consider the level of invasiveness they desire for their procedure, including the associated recovery. Candidates for autologous fascia sling surgery should be okay with going under general anesthesia for their procedure and should prepare for a longer recovery. Candidates desiring a procedure with the least amount of recovery and invasiveness would do well to pursue a urethral bulking procedure. Candidates seeking a procedure and recovery that lies somewhere between an autologous fascia sling surgery and a urethral bulking procedure may find that a TVT sling is just right for them. All candidates should be in good overall health and should have realistic expectations regarding the results.