Urethropexy
Urethropexy
Urethropexy (pronounced: yoo-ree-throh-pek-see) is a surgical procedure used to treat urinary incontinence in women. The term is derived from the Greek words "ourethra" meaning "urine passage" and "pexy" meaning "fixation".
Definition
Urethropexy is a type of surgery that involves the lifting or repositioning of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. This procedure is typically performed to correct stress urinary incontinence, a condition where urine leaks out during physical activity.
Procedure
During a urethropexy, the surgeon makes an incision in the lower abdomen or vagina. The urethra and the neck of the bladder are then lifted and stitched into a higher position. This helps to provide more support to the urethra and prevent urine leakage.
There are several types of urethropexy procedures, including the Burch colposuspension and the Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure. The choice of procedure depends on the patient's specific condition and overall health.
Risks and Complications
As with any surgical procedure, urethropexy carries some risks. These may include infection, bleeding, and damage to nearby organs. There is also a risk that the procedure may not fully correct the incontinence, or that it may cause other urinary problems, such as urge incontinence or urinary retention.
Related Terms
- Urinary incontinence
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Burch colposuspension
- Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure
- Urge incontinence
- Urinary retention
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Urethropexy
- Wikipedia's article - Urethropexy
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