Minimally Invasive Pelvic Surgery for Urinary Incontinence in Glendale, and Arcadia CA

The loss of bladder control that occurs when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise, or lift something heavy causes stress urinary incontinence.
 
A number of conservative treatments can be used to treat stress incontinence. There are several ways to support the bladder, including lifestyle changes, exercise, weight loss, or devices inserted into the vagina. For women with bothersome stress incontinence, surgery may be an option when these options don’t work.
 
The risks of surgery are higher than those of other therapies, but it may be able to provide a long-term solution. Your particular health and treatment needs will determine which method is best for you in terms of stress incontinence surgery. In people with stress incontinence, pressure on the bladder neck affects how well the urethra works. Urethras are tubes that carry urine from the bladder. The bladder neck is where the urethra connects with the bladder. In order to control the flow of urine, muscles called external urethral sphincters close the urethra.

Surgical treatment aims to support the urethra and bladder neck. By providing extra support, you can prevent urine leaks when exerting pressure on the urethra. There are different types of urinary incontinence surgery, which one works best will depend on various factors to be determined by your attending physician.

Many women with uteruses experience pelvic floor problems. Approximately 24 percent of genetically female individuals will experience pelvic floor issues during their lifetime. Most pelvic floor treatments are covered by insurance, and costs range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.

Sling procedures and more extensive surgeries are some of the options for pelvic floor surgery. Patients’ age and treatment goals will also play a role in the procedure, as well as the degree of dysfunction and symptoms. Generally, OB/GYNs or urologists perform the surgery, although Urologists (physicians who specialize in bladder issues) sometimes perform it as well.

The treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction is widely covered by public and private insurance companies due to its seriousness.

Stress incontinence can be treated with a bladder lift, also known as bladder suspension surgery or colposuspension. To restore the bladder to its normal position, a bladder lift involves cutting into the abdomen and lifting the bladder’s neck. During this procedure, sagging within the urethra and bladder is corrected, reducing the likelihood of urine leakage. A colposuspension is when a surgeon stitches the neck of the bladder in this elevated position to hold it in place. It is also possible for the surgeon to place a midurethral sling under the urethra during surgery. In addition to supporting the urethra and bladder, the sling provides increased bladder outlet resistance.

The cost of a bladder lift surgery can range from $5,800 to $8,000. Depending on the procedure, the exact amount will vary. Similar to other surgical procedures, bladder lift procedures are typically covered by health insurance plans. Procedures like these aren’t considered cosmetic. Before choosing to have the procedure, it’s a good idea to check with your health insurance plan about your out-of-pocket costs. Make sure you understand your deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

Different urinary incontinence procedures require different recovery times. Before you resume your regular daily activities, your surgeon may recommend that you rest for two to six weeks. Additionally, you will be given instructions on when to begin exercising and having sexual relations again. Staff at the OB-Gyn & Incontinence Center will provide careful instructions in order to help you through your recovery as smoothly as possible.

Minimally invasive pelvic surgery for urinary incontinence is available at the OB-Gyn & Incontinence Center. For more information contact us today or book an appointment online. Visit our clinics located in Glendale, CA and Arcadia, CA. We serve patients from Arcadia CA, Glendale CA, Monrovia CA, Pasadena CA, Los Angeles CA, Burbank CA, and surrounding areas.