Urinary incontinence is the inability to control urination.
This loss of control can be triggered by activities such as lifting a heavy object, sneezing or laughing. Though this is commonly thought of as a childhood problem, incontinence often affects adults, particularly women. At Harbor Hospital, incontinence experts are performing a surgical procedure called Bladder Suspension, which can help alleviate the problem. The procedure helps restore the bladder neck and urethra to their original anatomical positions. During the surgery, which can be performed on an outpatient basis, a small anchor is inserted to the pubic bone and a suture is attached to help lift the sagging tissues upward.