Happy Urology works with expert urologist Dr. Edward Gheiler who has had many successful artificial urinary sphincter procedures. The condition that leads to needing the artificial sphincter is called urinary incontinence. That is when someone could have an overactive bladder and leak urine by accident. It is more common in older women but can affect anyone.
The sphincter muscles allow your body to hold in urine, sometimes this muscle can weaken. Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control due to that weakened muscle. There are a few non-surgical and surgical options for urinary incontinence treatment. One of the surgical options that your doctor may recommend is the artificial urinary sphincter.
The artificial urinary sphincter is a device that is implanted and equipped with an inflatable cuff that fits around the urethra. This cuff replaces the natural sphincter to prevent urine leakage. It is a common procedure to stop bladder leakage.
List of Pros of an artificial sphincter:
Most procedures have tremendous success rates when completed by a professional surgeon like Dr. Edward Gheilier.
Severe persistent stress incontinence isn’t overly common but still annoying to those it affects among our urology services. We offer consultations and urinary incontinence treatment options. Before doctors go straight to the surgical options of procedures to stop bladder leakage, they may recommend making some lifestyle changes like:
These small things can make a difference in minor cases that do not need surgical attention. There are also other surgical options that you can review with your doctor depending on your symptoms and situations.
If you feel that you need a consultation or appointment with our South Florida Urology office, contact us today! We are here to help ease your mind and address any concerns you may have.
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