The gel is injected under the guidance of a videoscope into tissues surrounding the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. The gel, called Durasphere, is made of small, carbon-coated beads. It helps keep the bladder neck closed by providing additional support. The procedure uses a small surgical needle and is done under light anesthetic. It requires minimal recovery time.
Patients go home the day of therapy.
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