Treatments for Male Incontinence
Effective Treatments for Male Incontinence
Many men suffer from bladder control problems, often as a result of diabetes or prostate surgery. Male urinary incontinence is usually caused by a damaged sphincter, the circular muscle that controls the flow of urine out of the bladder. When damaged, often the unavoidable result of prostate cancer surgery, the muscle cannot squeeze and close off the urethra. This causes urine to leak.
Incontinence can limit your activities…keep you homebound…in costly, messy pads…dealing with the frustration and embarrassment, and the constant fear of leaking and odor. The reality is, you don’t have to live with bladder control problems anymore. Our practice specializes in real solutions…from minimally-invasive surgical procedures like the male sling for mild to moderate incontinence, to the gold standard artificial urinary sphincter implant that can resolve even severe incontinence.
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MILD TO MODERATE INCONTINENCE
AdVance® Male Sling System
• Small sling made of synthetic mesh placed inside the body through small
incisions
• Supports the urethra, restoring normal bladder control
• Most patients are continent immediately following the procedure
• Can resume normal, non-strenuous activities shortly thereafter
MILD TO MODERATE INCONTINENCE
InVance® Male Sling System
• Also involves placing a mesh sling completely inside the body
• Places pressure on the urethra to reduce the possibility of urine leakage
• Most patients are continent immediately following the procedure
• Can resume normal, non-strenuous activities shortly thereafter
MODERATE TO SEVERE INCONTINENCE
AMS 800® Urinary Control System
• Artificial urinary sphincter placed completely inside the body
• Provides simple, discreet urinary control
• Mimics a healthy sphincter, keeping the urethra closed until you want to urinate
• Connected system of:
o Pump implanted in the scrotum
o Inflatable cuff around the urethra
o Balloon reservoir implanted in the abdomen
HOW IT WORKS
1. Control urination by squeezing and releasing the pump
2. Moves fluid out of the cuff and back into the reservoir
3. Urine can flow out of the bladder
4. Fluid returns from reservoir to cuff, squeezing urethra closed again
Make an Appointment to Learn More - Click Here. To learn more about male incontinence, visit www.malecontinence.com.
If you suffer from incontinence, don’t wait another day. Make an appointment to talk about your options for a permanent solution that can help you restore your quality of life…and live life dry!
As with any surgical procedure, inherent risks are present. Although rare, some of the most severe risks may include infection and erosion, surgical, physical, psychological or mechanical complication. If these occur, they may necessitate revision or removal of the device. For additional product and risk information, visit www.AmericanMedicalSystems.com.
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