Urinary Incontinence
Implantable Device That Treats Incontinence May Require Repeat Surgeries
A surgically implanted device used to regulate bladder and bowel control often requires additional operations to repair or replace it, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.
Complications arise from mesh used in pelvic surgeries - Cornell Chronicle
By Molly Schulson ~ Cornell Chronicle
A synthetic mesh commonly used to treat a form of urinary incontinence as well as the weakening of the female pelvis's walls can lead to complications that increase in frequency with the amount of mesh used, new Weill Cornell Medicine research suggests.
Urinary Incontinence Care Varies by Specialty (Dr. Chughtai in Renal & Urology News)
Medical specialties vary considerably in their management of urinary incontinence (UI) in women, despite the availability of UI treatment guidelines, new study findings suggest.
In addition, the study showed that most women do not have their type of UI categorized and urinalysis is underused.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is any involuntary leakage of urine, whether it's a large amount or just a few drops.
Tens of millions of men and women in the United States experience urinary incontinence at some point in their lives. There are several possible causes of UI, explored below.
Weill Cornell Medicine Urology - Queens
Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Urology is now in Queens!
We have extended our comprehensive Urologic care through into Queens. The urologists in these practices provide complete care for a wide range of conditions, including male and female urologic conditions, voiding disorders, prostate cancer, bladder issues and community-based health screenings for Urologic services.
Weill Cornell physicians provide care at several locations throughout Queens:
Weill Cornell Medicine Urology - Brooklyn
Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Urology is now in Brooklyn!
We have extended our comprehensive Urologic care through into Brooklyn. The urologists in these practices provide complete care for a wide range of conditions, including male and female urologic conditions, voiding disorders, prostate cancer, bladder issues and community-based health screenings for Urologic services.
Weill Cornell physicians provide care at several locations throughout Brooklyn:
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