Urethropexy
Encyclopedia
A Urethropexy is a surgical procedure where support is provided to the urethra
.
One form is the "Burch urethropexy".
It is sometimes performed in the treatment of incontinence
(particularly stress incontinence
.)
Urethra
In anatomy, the urethra is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the genitals for the removal of fluids out of the body. In males, the urethra travels through the penis, and carries semen as well as urine...
.
One form is the "Burch urethropexy".
It is sometimes performed in the treatment of incontinence
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is any involuntary leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a profound impact on quality of life. Urinary incontinence almost always results from an underlying treatable medical condition but is under-reported to medical practitioners...
(particularly stress incontinence
Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence is a form of urinary incontinence.Stress urinary incontinence , also known as effort incontinence, is due essentially to insufficient strength of the pelvic floor muscles.-Pathophysiology:...
.)