Urinary Incontinence Surgery Treatment in India
About Urinary Incontinence Surgery
Key Highlights
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High success rate in restoring urinary control and reducing leakage episodes.Minimally invasive techniques often lead to smaller incisions and less post-operative pain.Significant improvement in quality of life, confidence, and social engagement.Typically a one-time procedure offering a long-term solution.Short hospital stay and relatively quick recovery compared to major abdominal surgeries.
Who is this surgery for?
- Stress urinary incontinence (leakage with coughing, sneezing, or physical activity).
- Failed conservative management with pelvic floor therapy or medications.
- Mixed incontinence with a significant stress component.
- Intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) where the urethral sphincter is weak.
- Significant leakage interfering with daily activities, hygiene, or causing skin irritation.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough urological evaluation including urodynamic testing.
- Discontinue certain medications like blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the surgeon.
- Undergo pre-operative tests such as blood work, ECG, and a urine analysis.
- Maintain a clear liquid diet or fast for 6-12 hours before surgery as instructed.
- Arrange for post-operative assistance at home for the initial recovery period.
Risks & possible complications
- Common risks: Temporary urinary retention, urgency, or frequency.
- Surgical risks: Infection, bleeding, or injury to surrounding structures (bladder, bowel, blood vessels).
- Mesh-related complications: Erosion into the urethra or vagina, pain, or infection (rare).
- Potential for recurrent incontinence or development of overactive bladder symptoms.
- Rare risks: Blood clots (DVT), adverse reaction to anesthesia, or nerve injury.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically 1-2 days for monitoring and initial pain management.
- A urinary catheter may be placed temporarily and removed before discharge.
- Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and sexual intercourse for 4-6 weeks.
- Manage post-operative pain with prescribed medications and use ice packs for swelling.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor healing and bladder function. Most normal activities can be resumed within 2-3 weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering urinary incontinence surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for urinary incontinence surgery in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, 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 urinary incontinence surgery. MediFyr helps you compare general surgeons 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 urinary incontinence surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Urinary Incontinence Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated general surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing urinary incontinence surgery.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
Sophia Chopra, a 58-year-old high school...
Sophia Chopra, a 58-year-old high school principal, had always been a pillar of strength in her community. For the past five years, she had been living with increasing stress urinary incontinence. It began with small leaks during a cough or laugh, but progressed to the point where she had to wear pads daily and was terrified of public speaking or long meetings. Her active lifestyle, which included hiking and yoga, was severely curtailed. After trying pelvic floor physiotherapy and medication with only modest improvement, her general surgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended a mid-urethral sling procedure. Sophia was terrified of surgery but desperate for a solution. The procedure was done as a day surgery under spinal anesthesia. The first few days of recovery were uncomfortable, with some pain and urgency, but she followed her post-op instructions meticulously. Within six weeks, she was back to her full routine, leak-free. The emotional relief was profound. She felt she had regained not just bladder control, but her confidence and freedom, no longer planning her life around bathroom locations.
General surgeons for Urinary Incontinence Surgery
Explore experienced general surgeons who regularly perform urinary incontinence surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 17 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 1 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Gem Hospital Aminjikarai, Chennai
- 8 Years Experience
- General surgeon
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata