Stress Incontinence
Dr Jenny Cook | Sydney Gynaecologist & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon
Understanding Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine when you cough, sneeze, or exercise. It can be frustrating and affect confidence, but effective treatments are available.
Treatment With Suburethral Tape
A minimally invasive procedure to restore bladder control and confidence.
The Procedure
The most effective treatment for stress incontinence is the placement of a suburethral tape.
While several types of tape exist, the procedure I perform is the
TVT-O (Tension Free Vaginal Tape – Obturator).
- A minimally invasive vaginal procedure
- A small tape is placed under the urethra and tunnelled in the para-urethral space
- Positioned under minimal tension to support the urethra
- A cystoscopy (camera inside the bladder) is performed at the end
to ensure the bladder is intact
Recovery
- You will stay in hospital overnight
- A trial of void is performed to check normal bladder emptying
- Recovery time: about 2 weeks
- I will see you at 10 days after surgery to monitor your progress
Results
Most women notice improvement immediately after the operation —
often from the moment you wake up.
Long-term success rates are excellent: around 95% at 5 years.
Regain confidence and control.
Stress incontinence can be life-altering, but with a minimally invasive procedure and a high long-term success rate, it can be effectively treated.