Sling procedures are surgical procedures used to treat urinary incontinence, the accidental leakage of urine, when caused by pelvic organ prolapse. Incontinence occurs when the urethra, the tube that ...

Learn about urinary incontinence, its types, causes, and evidence-backed treatment strategies to regain control.

Urinary incontinence is most often a side effect of aging, which is why it's so common among women aged 50 and over. The condition is also very common among pregnant women due to increased ...

The tenth implantation of the Artus artificial urinary sphincter was successfully performed in the second week of January 2025 in Poland, marking the end of patient enrollment for the pilot phase. The ...

Urinary incontinence is the leakage of urine due to loss of bladder control. The condition is common, impacting up to 50 percent of women. While urinary incontinence occurs more often in older women, ...

A minimally invasive procedure that has been offered for the ... right then and there also reduces the need for using a urinary catheter," says Peters-Gee. An additional advantage is that women ...

One in three women will have a pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime, according to the International Urogynecolgical ...

Urinary catheter placement in dogs may be necessary for certain surgical procedures or for treatment of certain conditions. This column describes the vaginoscopic placement of an indwelling female ...

The procedure enables the urologist to tailor ... providing relief from symptoms such as urinary urgency, frequent urination, and weak urine flow. It offers a less-invasive alternative to ...

prostatic artery embolisation or prostatectomy (see NICE's guideline on lower urinary tract symptoms in men). Potential complications of some of these surgical procedures include bleeding, infection, ...