The objective of the urethral bulking procedure is to obtain closure at the bladder neck to mid-urethra by injecting a urethral bulking implant until the tissue of the bladder neck and/or urethra coapts.
Stress Urinary Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine during physical activity such as coughing, laughing or sneezing. The round muscle (sphincter) used to keep urine in the bladder can become weak and urine leaks out during these activities (See Figure 1). Over 13 million adults have Stress Urinary Incontinence in the United States, 85% of these adults being women. The Coaptite® Implant device offers physicians one treatment option for Stress Urinary Incontinence in adult females.
What can I expect during my urethral bulking procedure?
The procedure will take place in a doctor's office, an outpatient surgery center or in an operating room. The procedure takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Your doctor will determine what type of anesthesia is best for you.
During the procedure, a needle is placed into the urethra
(See Figure 2) using a cystoscope and the Coaptite Implant is injected into the tissues surrounding your urethra providing a bulking effect. The doctor removes the needle and the procedure is completed. After the procedure, you will stay in the office or recovery room until you are able to pass urine on your own, usually within a few hours.
Your doctor will talk to you so you know what to expect from your treatment.
Can I go back to my normal activity after I go home?
Your physician will give you specific instructions regarding your activity level after your procedure. Most people return to normal activity within one to two days.
Results from case studies are not predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.
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