Clinical studies of the TVT system demonstrate an 86 percent success rate, and most patients notice immediate improvement. The great news is that this procedure can be done on an outpatient basis, says Dr. Yoder.
Women can go home the same day, with no more symptoms.
They involuntarily lose urine during normal daily activities and movements, such as laughing, coughing, sneezing and regular exercise. Common causes include childbirth and estrogen loss. Because it is both embarrassing and unpredictable, many women with SUI avoid an active lifestyle, shying away from social situations. Female SUI is caused by an improperly functioning urethra. Unlike other types of incontinence, SUI is not a problem of the bladder.