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TAKE BLADDER LEAKAGE QUIZ
Take this simple quiz to understand
the severity of your bladder leakage symptoms,
taking ~2 minutes to complete.
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TAKE BLADDER LEAKAGE QUIZ
Take this simple quiz to understand
the severity of your bladder leakage symptoms,
taking ~2 minutes to complete.
Types of Artificial Urinary Sphincters
ContiClassic®
Rigicon® ContiClassic® Artificial Urinary Sphincter is used to treat urinary incontinence due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency in cases such as incontinence following prostate surgery.1
ContiReflex®
ContiReflex® Enhanced Artificial Urinary Sphincter‘s smart “Reflex Balloon” senses changes in intraabdominal pressure (IAP) and, in response, modifies the pressure on the urethra in response to this change in IAP.
Initial Call
You will be called by experts to understand the severity of the condition
Verify Your Eligibility
You will be asked to visit the clinic in order to be checked for your eligibility of the artificial urinary sphincter surgery
Decide On Date
Date of your surgery will be decided upon your arrival
Surgery Time
Your physician will take good care of you
Post Surgical Care
Your condition after the surgery will be evaluated by your physician
Urinary incontinence is a problem related to
loss of urine control. There are two main types:
• Stress urinary incontinence (SUI): When a small or moderate amount of
urine leaks out of control. This occurs by
coughing, sneezing, or laughing.
• Urge urinary incontinence (UUI) or overactive bladder (OAB). ): A sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate.
Leakage is moderate to significant.
Among the most common risk factors for incontinence
urinary stress are:
• pregnancy and giving birth
• injury to the nerves of the lower back
• smoking (causing coughing)
• cough for life
• being overweight.
The main symptom of stress is urinary incontinence
when urine leaks during any activity that
puts pressure on the abdomen. These “accidents” of leaking urine may be just a few drops or enough
to wet clothes.
Sometimes, conservative or pharmacological treatments may not improve urinary incontinence. In such cases, other treatment options are available. Together with your doctor, you can decide which approach is best for you, considering the potential benefits and side effects of each option.
Surgical treatment options for urgency urinary incontinence include:
- Bladder wall injections: A substance is injected into the bladder wall to prevent involuntary contractions.
- Nerve stimulation (neuromodulation): Electrical pulses are used to stimulate the sacral nerves, which control bladder function.
- Bladder enlargement surgery: This is typically a last resort when all other treatments have failed, and it is rarely performed today. If recommended, it is essential to discuss its potential side effects and implications with your doctor, as they can be significant.
Surgical treatment options for stress urinary incontinence include:
- Suburethral slings: A sling is placed under the urethra to support it.
- Bulking agents: A substance is injected into the urethra to increase its resistance.
- External compression devices: Devices designed to compress the urethra and prevent leakage.
Second-line treatment for urgency urinary incontinence
Sometimes, self-management or prescribed medications do not improve urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). In such cases, alternative treatment options are available, and you can decide the best approach with your doctor.
Common second-line treatment options for UUI include:
- Bladder wall injections
- Nerve stimulation (neuromodulation)
- Surgery to enlarge the bladder
Bladder surgery
If symptoms do not improve with medication or other treatments, bladder surgery may be required to increase the bladder’s capacity. This procedure helps reduce pressure in the bladder, allowing it to hold more urine.
During the procedure, the doctor makes an incision in the lower abdomen and uses a section of the bowel to enlarge the bladder. This surgery is called bladder augmentation or cystoplasty and is rarely performed today. If it is recommended, you should thoroughly discuss the potential risks and side effects with your doctor.
If you suffer from stress urinary incontinence (SUI), your doctor will examine and advise you of your treatment options.
Men at risk of developing urinary incontinence, such as those whose prostate has been removed (partially or entirely). Since the prostate surrounds the urethra, helping it resist the pressure of a full bladder, its removal can decrease the amount of pressure the urethra can resist, leading to urinary leakage.
There are options to improve or cure your condition. All procedures aim to make your continent. How this is done varies. Together with your doctor, you can decide which approach is best for you, based on:
- Your age
- Your general state of health
- The severity of your urinary incontinence
- How bothersome your symptoms are
This section offers general information and situations which can vary in different countries.
| Surgical treatment | Description | Recommended for |
| Standard | ||
| Artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) | External compression of the urethra* with the help of a hand-controlled pump | Men with moderate to severe urinary leakage of a particular type |
| Sling implantation | A kind of band is used to compress the urethra | Men with mild to moderate urinary leakage of a particular type |
| Adjustable slings | A type of band used to compress the urethra can be adjusted later if needed. | Men with mild to moderate urinary leakage of a particular type |
| Special situation | ||
| Bulking agents | A substance that is injected into the wall of the urethra to improve closure. | Men with mild urinary leakage of a particular type, which are not eligible for major surgery, only expect a short-term benefit or want to postpone standard surgical treatment. |
*The urethra is a tube that allows the passage of urine from the bladder.
Artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation is the standard treatment for moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence.
The AUS allows you to control your bladder with a hand-operated pump to compress and release a cuff around the urethra. The AUS consists of:
- An inflatable cuff placed around the urethra
- A reservoir to store liquid and keep the pressure in the system and placed into the belly
- A valve or pump to control the cuff and placed into the scrotum
The goal of the AUS is to reduce urine leakage during activities such as sneezing, coughing, running, or lifting weights.
The AUS can have complications, such as mechanical failure or infection, which implies its removal.
