What is a TVT?
This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat women with stress urinary incontinence.
Your doctor will apply a ribbon-like strip that supports your urethra which in turn stops urine
leakage.
Under normal circumstances, your urethra, supported by the pelvic floor muscles, maintains a tight
seal to prevent urine loss. Women who have been diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence loose
the ability to maintain that seal because their pelvic floor muscles have become weak and can no
longer support the urethra.
The procedure usually takes about thirty minutes and there is very minimal recovery time - typically
a few hours. Most women return to their normal activities the day after their procedure, with the
only possible restriction being to avoid heavy lifting for a period of time - usually four to six
weeks. It is intended as a permanent solution to stress urinary incontinence (SUI).
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