main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     from the incontinence menu The Male Sling for Incontinence This minimally invasive procedure is used to treat stress incontinence caused by weakened urethral sphincter muscles. It is performed with a two-inch incision. A sling is formed by taking a piece of the abdominal tissue or a piece of synthetic material and using it to compress the urethral sphincter, thus preventing leakage of urine during stress maneuvers. The operation may take less than an hour and usually requires no overnight stay. The cost at several centers runs about $1200 US. American Medical Systems makes an Invance for this, as well as their artificial sphincter. Go to TREATMENTS MENU     main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace or amend professional medical advice. Unless otherwise stated and credited, the content of Phoenix5 (P5) is by and the opinion of and copyright © 2000 Robert Vaughn Young. All Rights Reserved. P5 is at <http://www.phoenix5.org>. P5's policy regarding privacy and right to reprint are at <www.phoenix5.org/infopolicy>.