Bladder Lift Surgeon in Eugene, OR

A bladder lift surgery is also called a bladder suspension or sometimes a bladder sling. The procedure is done to place a sagging bladder back into its normal position or to treat stress incontinence. Stress incontinence can happen after childbirth or menopause. Sometimes bladder lift surgery is the best treatment for a patient if she has moderate to severe stress incontinence that isn’t getting better with noninvasive treatment like medication, Kegel exercises, or electrical stimulation.

One of the main indicators that you may need a bladder lift is stress incontinence, which occurs when urine leakage happens after sneezing, coughing, laughing, etc. Stress incontinence can happen because of childbirth, menopause, surgery, or a problem with the muscles in the bladder and urethra. If you suspect you may have stress incontinence, you should see a professional about it, or if you’ve been told you have the condition, you may want a second opinion from a specialist.

There may be other instances when bladder lift surgery is necessary. At Pacific Women’s Center, we’ll help you decide whether the procedure is right for you.

This may depend on the type of bladder lift procedure you need. The different techniques for bladder suspension include:

• Open retropubic suspension surgery
• Needle bladder neck suspension surgery
• Laparoscopic retropubic suspension surgery
• Sling surgery

The procedure itself will take about an hour or so. As for how long results will last, they don’t last forever, but in most cases, results last for five years, and it’s possible to have additional surgeries after the initial one. How successful the procedure will be for you depends on your age, your weight, how long you’ve had stress incontinence, other surgeries you’ve had, other medical conditions you have, and your activities after your procedure. There may be other factors involved too, but you can be confident the procedure will be effective for you.

This can depend on which procedure you get, but generally, recovery is quick. With a retropubic suspension surgery, general anesthesia is used, and discomfort after the procedure can last 6-8 weeks. With a sling procedure, local anesthesia may be all that’s necessary, and recovery time may be quicker too. It’s important to follow the doctor’s instructions after your procedure to ensure your recovery is as quick as possible!

At Pacific Women’s Center, Dr. Richard A. Beyerlein, MD, CPI, FACOG, and Dr. Tamara A. Stenshoel, MD, FACOG, provide expert care for women experiencing bladder issues, including bladder lift surgery. While we are based in Fresno, CA, our team is committed to offering comprehensive care for women’s health, and we frequently assist patients traveling from Eugene, OR, and surrounding areas.

Bladder lift surgery, or bladder sling surgery, is a procedure designed to treat urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse by lifting and supporting the bladder to improve its function. Our surgeons use the latest, minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes and a quicker recovery.

If you’re considering bladder lift surgery, we invite you to consult with Dr. Beyerlein and Dr. Stenshoel, who specialize in women’s health and offer compassionate, personalized care. Please contact us to learn more about the procedure or to schedule a consultation. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 911 Country Club Rd. Suite 222, Eugene, OR 97401. We serve patients from Eugene OR, Springfield OR, Coburg OR, Creswell OR, Cottage Grove OR, Lowell OR, Junction City OR, and surrounding areas.