Do you experience urine leakage when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or exercise? Stress urinary incontinence is common, but it doesn’t have to control your daily life. At the Institute for Gynecology Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery in Englewood, New Jersey, Yitzhack Asulin, MD, FACS, FACOG, offers advanced vaginal sling procedures to restore bladder control and improve confidence. Using minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Asulin provides safe, effective treatment with minimal downtime. Call today or schedule your consultation online.
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Vaginal Sling Q & A
What is a vaginal sling?
A vaginal sling is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Stress incontinence occurs when physical movement or activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or exercising, places pressure on the bladder and causes unintentional urine leakage.
During the procedure, a small supportive sling made of surgical mesh or your own tissue is placed under the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body). The sling acts like a hammock, providing additional support to prevent leakage during moments of increased abdominal pressure.
Who is a good candidate for a vaginal sling?
A vaginal sling may be recommended if you:
- Experience urine leakage with coughing, sneezing, or physical activity
- Have stress urinary incontinence that has not improved with pelvic floor exercises
- Notice worsening bladder control after childbirth or menopause
- Want a long-term solution for urinary leakage
Dr. Asulin performs a thorough evaluation to confirm that stress incontinence is the cause of your symptoms before recommending surgery.
What are the benefits of a vaginal sling procedure?
The vaginal sling procedure is one of the most effective treatments for stress urinary incontinence. Benefits may include:
- Significant reduction or elimination of urine leakage
- Improved confidence and quality of life
- Minimally invasive approach with small incisions
- Outpatient procedure in most cases
- Long-lasting results
Because the procedure is minimally invasive, recovery is typically quicker than traditional surgical approaches.
What is recovery like after a vaginal sling?
Most patients return home the same day as surgery. Mild discomfort, temporary swelling, or slight urinary changes may occur during the initial healing period. Many women return to light activities within a few days, with full recovery generally taking several weeks.
Dr. Asulin provides detailed post-procedure instructions and follow-up care to ensure proper healing and optimal results.
If urinary leakage is limiting your lifestyle or affecting your confidence, you don’t have to manage it alone. The vaginal sling procedure offers a proven, effective solution. Schedule a consultation by phone or online at the Institute for Gynecology Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery.