This is an operation for urinary stress incontinence (leakage of urine without control) which usually occurs with any type of abdominal straining such as during exercise, coughing or sneezing. Stress incontinence is usually due to a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments that no longer support the bladder neck. This lack of support causes the bladder to descend downward in the pelvis allowing urine to leak out. It can also be caused due to weakness of the sphincter (valve mechanism) that controls urine flow. Some of the causes for the weakness to the pelvic floor muscles and sphincter can be childbirth, having a hysterectomy and also hormone changes resulting from menopause. Being overweight also puts extra strain on the sphincter and will worsen your symptoms.

From the urodynamic bladder studies you have completed to find the cause of your incontinence, the Urologist has been able to determine that a prolene mesh sling would be the best surgery for you.