About Incontinence Sling Procedure
Key Highlights
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High Success Rate: Over 85-90% success rate in curing or significantly improving stress urinary incontinence.Minimally Invasive: Typically performed through small vaginal incisions, avoiding large abdominal cuts.Quick Procedure: Often takes less than an hour to complete.listrongRapid Recovery:/strong Most patients can return home the same day and resume light activities within days./lilistrongDurable Results:/strong Designed to provide long-term support and relief from incontinence symptoms./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosed stress urinary incontinence (SUI) where urine leaks with physical activity.
- Failure of conservative management, such as pelvic floor muscle therapy (Kegel exercises) or behavioral modifications.
- Leakage that significantly impacts daily life, social activities, or emotional well-being.
- Hyper-mobility of the urethra, where poor pelvic support allows it to move excessively during pressure.
- Intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD), where the urethral closing mechanism is weak.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough urological evaluation, including a physical exam and possibly urodynamic testing.
- Discuss all current medications with your urologist; you may need to stop blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) several days prior.
- Undergo pre-operative tests as advised, which may include blood work, an ECG, or a urine culture.
- Follow specific fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight) before the surgery.
- Arrange for transportation home post-procedure, as you will not be able to drive.
Risks & possible complications
- Common: Temporary urinary retention, urgency, or frequency; mild pain or discomfort at the incision site.
- Infection: Risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) or, rarely, infection at the surgical site.
- Mesh-related: Rare risks include mesh erosion (into the vagina or urethra), exposure, or chronic pain.
- Bladder or Bowel Injury: Uncommon risk of accidental injury during tape placement.
- Recurrence or Failure: In some cases, incontinence may persist or recur, requiring further treatment.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Post-Op: You will be monitored for a few hours; most patients go home the same day with a temporary catheter if needed.
- Activity: Avoid heavy lifting (more than 10 lbs), strenuous exercise, and sexual intercourse for 4-6 weeks as advised by your doctor.
- Hygiene: Keep the incision area clean and dry. Showering is usually permitted, but avoid baths, swimming pools, and hot tubs.
- Symptom Management: You may experience some urgency or frequency; this often improves over weeks. Pain is managed with prescribed medications.
- Follow-up: Attend all scheduled post-operative appointments to monitor healing and bladder function.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days (Outpatient/Short Stay)
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Expected recovery time: 4-6 weeks for full activity resumption
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering incontinence sling procedure in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for incontinence sling procedure in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, 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 incontinence sling procedure. 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 incontinence sling procedure compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 80 Thousand – 250 Thousand | 0-1 days (Outpatient/Short Stay) | ~ 4-6 weeks for full activity resumption | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 280 Thousand – 875 Thousand | 0-1 days (Outpatient/Short Stay) | ~ 4-6 weeks for full activity resumption | Know More |
Top hospitals for Incontinence Sling Procedure in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing incontinence sling procedure.
Pari Jones, a 58-year-old elementary school...
Pari Jones, a 58-year-old elementary school teacher and grandmother of three, had always been active. After a difficult hysterectomy five years prior, she began experiencing stress urinary incontinence. A cough, laugh, or picking up her grandchild would cause an embarrassing leak. She stopped going to her weekly Zumba class, carried extra clothes, and became anxious about public outings. Her urologist, Dr. Evans, explained that the surgery had weakened her pelvic floor. After trying pelvic floor physiotherapy with only modest improvement, Dr. Evans recommended a minimally invasive mid-urethral sling procedure. Pari was nervous but desperate for a solution. The outpatient procedure under spinal anesthesia went smoothly. The first week of recovery involved some discomfort and strict rest, but within three weeks, she was taking gentle walks. By six weeks, she cautiously tried a small jump in her bathroom, and stayed dry. The emotional relief was profound. She regained her confidence, returned to exercise, and now enjoys playground trips with her grandchildren without a second thought, feeling like her vibrant self again.
Urologists for Incontinence Sling Procedure
Explore experienced urologists who regularly perform incontinence sling procedure and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 36 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 39 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore