Surgery on bladder is opted for patients
suffering from incontinence or bladder cancer. The urine flow might be blocked
due to the pressure exerted by the tumors on urethra. In such patients, bladder
surgery is the only option left to eliminate any kind of cancerous growth and
thus restore the bladder to normal functioning. There are many reasons for
incontinence and the stress exerted over the abdomen due to various reasons
like coughing, sneezing, bending over or even laughing can result in urine
discharge involuntarily. Women are susceptible to stress incontinence than men
with the ratio of 2:1. A few treatment
choices include exercises; estrogen therapy, absorbent clothing and even
protective covering can be of great help. When it comes to men, incontinence is
caused due to bladder stones or enlarged prostate gland. Bladder surgery is
often considered as the last option when all the other options fail. There are
four major preferences for bladder surgery and they include urethral sling, retro
pubic suspension, artificial urinary sphincter and bladder stone removal.
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