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Surgery Complications (Urge Incontinence)

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Original Date of Publication: 10 Jun 1998
Reviewed by: Paul A. Hatcher, MD, FACS, Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D.
Last Reviewed: 02 Jul 2007

Original Source: http://www.urologychannel.com/incontinence/urge/complications.shtml

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Surgery Complications



Postoperative complications of bladder augmentation include urine leakage, continued incontinence, and kidney problems. Long-term risks include bladder stones, bladder cancer, and incontinence during and after pregnancy.

Possible adverse effects of sacral nerve stimulation include the following:

  • Change in bowel function
  • Infection
  • Lead movement
  • Pain at implant sites
  • Unpleasant stimulation or sensation


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