AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting 2019-Sacral Neuromodulation Patient Education Video

Sacral Neuromodulation Patient Education Video

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Sacral neuromodulation is an effective treatment for bladder symptoms that don't respond to medical therapy. The first procedure takes place in the hospital and lasts about an hour. A small incision is made and a wire is placed under the skin, which is then connected externally to a battery. The risks of stage one are low, with infection and device malfunction being rare. If there is at least a 50% improvement, stage two is proceeded. In the second procedure, the incision is enlarged to accommodate a permanent battery. The patient will make adjustments with a programmer and feel a vibration or fluttering sensation in the perineum region. Exercise and water activities can be resumed after two weeks. The programmer does not need to be carried at all times.

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Andrew Chen, MD

Keywords

Sacral neuromodulation

bladder symptoms

medical therapy

hospital procedure

permanent battery