Surgery for urinary incontinence focuses on repairing weak tissues in the pelvic area.

Surgery for urinary incontinence may include:

• Bladder neck suspension:
• The front of the bladder is surgically attached to a ligament or cartilage in the pelvic bone.
• This supports the bladder and urethra, so that they do not fall against the muscles in the pelvic floor.
• Sling procedure:
• A strip of muscle is removed from the abdomen.
• The muscle is transplanted beneath the urethra, which compressed the urethra, preventing urine from leaking
• Artificial urinary sphincter:
• A fluid-filled ring is implanted around the neck of the bladder, which connects to the urethra.
• The filled ring keeps the urethra tightly closed until you need to urinate.
• To urinate, you press a valve under your skin, which deflates the ring, allowing urine to pass.
• Bulking material injections:
• A thick solution is injected around the urinary sphincter, tightening the seal around the sphincter and preventing urine from leaking.