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About diagnosis, treatment and recovery
What are the types of urinary incontinence (stress, urge, mixed) and how are they distinguished?
Stress type leaks during effort (coughing, laughing); urge type with a sudden intense urge; mixed combines both. Distinguished via history, diary, pad test and urodynamics if needed.
When is surgery needed for stress incontinence, and are other treatments tried first?
Surgery is not always first; pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises and behavioral therapy are tried first in suitable patients, with surgical options like a sling considered if insufficient.
How is mid-urethral sling surgery performed and how long does it take?
A thin tape supporting the urethra is placed through a small incision; it is generally short and minimally invasive, with timing clarified individually.
For incontinence after prostate surgery, is a male sling or an artificial urinary sphincter suitable?
Mild-to-moderate leakage favors a male sling; moderate-to-severe favors the artificial urinary sphincter, the gold standard. Choice is personalized to severity.
How does the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) work and how is it used?
Urinary control is restored via a mechanical system: a cuff around the urethra, a pressure-regulating reservoir and a scrotal pump the patient operates.
Who are bulking agents suitable for, and are they permanent?
It is an incision-free, fast option injected around the urethra, useful in mild cases or when surgery is unsuitable. Permanence varies by case.
In mixed incontinence, how are both the stress and urge components treated?
Alongside surgery for the stress component, the urge component is managed simultaneously with medication and behavioral therapy, tailored individually.
How long is recovery after the procedure, and when can I return to daily life and work?
With minimally invasive methods return to daily life is usually fast; exact timing varies by method and situation, set via follow-up.
What are the risks and the likelihood of recurrence in incontinence surgery?
As with any surgery there are certain risks, and recurrence likelihood varies by method and patient; these are explained individually at assessment.
How does the process work for international patients?
It begins with file sharing and assessment; end-to-end international patient services including visa, transfer, accommodation and interpreter are provided.