About Bladder Neck Suspension
Key Highlights
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Provides a long-term solution for stress urinary incontinence.Can significantly improve quality of life and daily comfort.Offers high success rates, especially for well-selected patients.Often performed using minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic or robotic) for reduced scarring and faster recovery.Addresses the underlying anatomical cause of leakage rather than just managing symptoms.
Who is this surgery for?
- Moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence not responsive to conservative management (e.g., pelvic floor physiotherapy).
- Leakage of urine during activities that increase abdominal pressure (coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting).
- Presence of a hypermobile or descended urethra and bladder neck (urethral hypermobility).
- Failed previous non-surgical treatments for incontinence.
- May be combined with other pelvic organ prolapse repair surgeries.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough urological evaluation, including urodynamic testing and cystoscopy.
- Discontinue certain medications (like blood thinners) as advised by your surgeon, typically 5-7 days prior.
- Undergo pre-operative tests such as blood work, ECG, and a chest X-ray.
- Maintain a healthy diet and stop smoking to promote better healing.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight) before the surgery.
- Arrange for help at home and time off work for the initial recovery period.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, or infection.
- Urinary complications: Difficulty urinating (urinary retention), new onset of urgency or urge incontinence.
- Injury to nearby structures like the bladder, urethra, or blood vessels.
- Development of overactive bladder symptoms.
- Recurrence of incontinence over time.
- Rare risks: Erosion of synthetic sling material into the urethra or vagina, chronic pain, or fistula formation.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically required for 1-3 days for monitoring and pain management.
- A urinary catheter may remain in place for a short period after surgery.
- Avoid heavy lifting (more than 5-10 kg), strenuous exercise, and sexual intercourse for 4-6 weeks.
- Manage post-operative pain with prescribed medications.
- Follow instructions for wound care if an open incision was made.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor healing and bladder function.
- Gradually resume normal activities as approved by your urologist; full recovery may take several weeks.
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Typical hospital stay: 1-3 days
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Expected recovery time: 4-6 weeks for resuming most normal activities
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering bladder neck suspension in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for bladder neck suspension in India include Medanta The Medicity, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform bladder neck suspension. MediFyr helps you compare urologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for bladder neck suspension compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Bladder Neck Suspension in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing bladder neck suspension.
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Urologists for Bladder Neck Suspension
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