TRINITY WOMEN'S CLINIC
urinary incontinence,Stop worrying inside!
Stress urinary incontinence surgery
Trinity Women's Clinic pursues minimally invasive surgical approaches.
A short surgery time, with lasting results.
What is incontinence?
Urinary incontinence occurs regardless of your intention
is the leakage of urine. In particular,
Early evaluation is important for women in their 40s and 50s.
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine.
Stress urinary incontinence is especially noticeable during coughing, sneezing, and exercise, so early evaluation is important.
Comparison of prevalence by age group. Women in their 40s–50sis the highest.
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* The rate is particularly high among women in their 40s and 50s; diagnosis and consultation are recommended at the early stage of symptoms.
Causes of urinary incontinence
An important cause of urinary incontinence is dysfunction of the pelvic muscles that support the bladder base and urethra.
Pelvic muscle dysfunction is most often caused by injury after childbirth.
Women in their 40s–50sthe frequency rises rapidly, and after childbirth or menopause, Reduced pelvic floor supportcan make urinary leakage during daily activities more noticeable.
Abdominal obesity · weight gainincreases abdominal pressure and can worsen symptoms. Even a 5–10% weight reduction often decreases the frequency of leakage.
Pregnancy · childbirth historyis a major risk factor for urinary incontinence. If symptoms occurred during pregnancy, they are more likely to recur after childbirth, so early assessment is recommended.
Urinary incontinence treatment methods
Medication, physical therapy, or surgery is selected according to your symptoms.
It is a primary treatment for overactive bladder or urge incontinence, but its effectiveness for stress incontinence may be limited.
Pelvic floor exercises are effective, but when they are difficult to perform alone, we check and correct whether the muscles are contracting and relaxing properly.
This is a representative physical therapy and is often more effective when combined with biofeedback and pelvic floor exercises.
Mini-sling surgery
It restores support in stress urinary incontinence, improving key symptoms. Recovery is also relatively quick.
Medication
Medication is a primary treatment for overactive bladder or urge incontinence, but effective medications for stress incontinence remain limited.
Biofeedback
Pelvic floor exercises are effective, but if they are difficult to do alone, we check and correct whether the muscles are contracting and relaxing properly.
Electrical stimulation therapy
This is a representative physical therapy and is often more effective when combined with biofeedback and pelvic floor exercises.
Mini-sling surgery
It restores support in stress urinary incontinence, improving key symptoms. Recovery is also relatively quick.
Just 15 minutes,
Mini-sling surgical method
This procedure uses a special tape to physically support and stabilize the descended urethra.
No perineal incision means less concern about scarring, the short procedure time can allow same-day discharge and a quick return to daily life.
Mini-sling advantages
Performed without a perineal incision, this procedure is less likely to leave visible scars. The smaller vaginal incision generally means less bleeding and tissue injury and faster recovery. Surgery time is shorter than with conventional methods, and removal is relatively straightforward if needed.
Conventional incontinence treatment vs. mini-sling treatment
Incision area
Anesthesia
Scarring / pain
Surgery time / hospitalization
Complications
| Conventional incontinence treatment | VS | Mini-sling treatment for urinary incontinence |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior vaginal wall + abdomen + thigh | Surgical site | Anterior vaginal wall |
| Polypropylene mesh | Material | Polypropylene mesh |
| Spinal anesthesia | Anesthesia | Local anesthesia, sedation |
| Present | Scar | None |
| About 30 minutes | Surgery time | Within 15 minutes |
| Present | Pain | None |
| Present | Hospitalization | None |
| Bladder perforation, voiding dysfunction | Complications | Almost none |
Mini-sling incontinence surgery may be eligible for insurance claims.
Health insurance
Under the Ministry of Health and Welfare notice effective December 2011, National Health Insurance applies when surgery is determined necessary based on urodynamic testing.
Private insurance
Depending on your policy, private insurance may also cover urinary incontinence surgery costs of up to 5 million KRW.
What's different?
Improving urinary incontinence symptoms changes the quality of daily life.
- Leakage when coughing or laughing (stress)
- Difficulty holding in because you are in a hurry to go to the bathroom (urgency)
- Strengthens urethra and bladder support
- Improvement of urine leakage during daily activities
To me too
Do I need treatment?
Select the symptom type that applies to youSelf-check criteriaCheck it out.
Stress urinary incontinence
Approximately of all urinary incontinence80~90%is the most common type. Urine leaks when abdominal pressure rises, such as during coughing, sneezing, or exercise.
Urge urinary incontinence
A sudden urge to urinate is difficult to hold, and leakage often occurs on the way to the restroom. Nocturia may also occur.
Mixed urinary incontinence
This is a form in which stress and urge incontinence occur together. Precise evaluationto identify the primary contributing factors, then combine treatments.
Overflow urinary incontinence
This type occurs when the bladder does not empty properly and urine overflows and leaks. Identify underlying conditionscomes first.
Wondering which treatment and cost are right for your symptoms?
The medical director personally evaluates you in a private one-on-one consultation.
Get a consultation tailored to my symptomsWhy choose Trinity Women's Clinic for stress incontinence surgery?
Even with the same mini-sling, differences in outcomesAccuracy of preoperative diagnosis, surgical planning, and recovery careare classified into. Trinity Women's Clinic responsibly plans every step, from surgical suitability through recovery, based on these three factors.
Single incision mini sling surgery
Supports the middle part of the urethra to prevent urine leakage during abdominal pressure
Trinity Women's ClinicFour key criteria for stress incontinence surgeryis checked first.
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1) Whether my symptoms truly meet the indication for surgery
With urodynamic testing and ultrasoundStress component · severityis quantified first to determine whether surgery is necessary.
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2) Whether the recovery schedule is designed around my daily life
YourA schedule that considers your return to daily lifeWe guide you through this process and explain a specific return sequence based on work, household tasks, and exercise.
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3) How much the burden during and after surgery can be reduced
Sedation anesthesia · minimal-incision principleto reduce the burden of surgery, while postoperative pain and discomfort are promptly managed in stages.
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4) Whether there is an aftercare system that also considers recurrence
We provide focused care for 1–3 months after surgery. Pelvic floor exercises · abdominal pressure management · regular checkupsare connected to plan through recurrence prevention.
Urodynamic test & 1:1 consultation
All of the above criteria areTest results and consultationwe provide personalized guidance.
Safe, minimally invasive, without scars
4th generation mini sling urinary incontinence surgery
The key isMinimum vaginal incision without thigh incisionis the approach used to position the sling.
Compare
Conventional incontinence treatment VS mini-sling treatment
Quickly compare only the key points.
Incision area
Anterior vaginal wall + thigh incision
Minimal anterior vaginal wall incision(No thigh incision)
Pain · scarring
Thigh pain and scarring may be noticeable
Small incision reduces concerns about pain and scarring
Recovery · return to daily life
Usually requires a longer rest and recovery period
High likelihood of same-day/short-stay discharge and quick return
Postoperative satisfaction
Results vary greatly by individual, and daily discomfort may remain
Recurrence prevention carewith the expectation of increased satisfaction
※ Medical outcomes vary by individual; decide with a specialist after exam and consultation.
Who is eligible for urinary incontinence surgery?
6 applicable
Check the surgery recovery criteria. When daily discomfort repeats, check out the criteria for faster recovery from surgery.
per day
If you urinate more than 8 times
Going to the bathroom while sleeping
If you go more than 2 times
When you laugh loudly or sneeze
If urine leaks occasionally
Urine during sex
If there is a leak
During exercises such as jump rope & jumping
If urine leaks
Urinary incontinence treatment
When complete cure is difficult
urinary incontinence surgery,
3-step solution
Precision diagnosis
Urodynamic testing and pelvic ultrasound quantify incontinence type and severity to determine surgical suitability.
Customized sling surgery
Minimally invasive mini-sling surgery supports the middle part of the urethra and blocks urine leakage during abdominal pressure.
Recovery & habit correction
After same-day/short-term discharge, recurrence is prevented through pelvic muscle exercises and abdominal pressure management.
The director will personally explain urinary incontinence
“When should I get surgery for urinary incontinence?”
Surgery timing and eligibility
We explain the criteria for considering surgery when there is no improvement even with exercise and behavioral therapy.
Mini-sling surgery, what's different?
Easily explains the characteristics, recovery period, and precautions for each surgical method.
“I can now live without pads.”
Urinary incontinence surgery review interview
The patient's honest story, from the reason he decided to have surgery to the changes in his daily life.
Urinary incontinence surgery
Verified authentic review
These are urinary incontinence surgery reviews left directly by patients.
“I had to wear a pad because every time I coughed it would turn red. After surgery, I stay without pads. “The consultation was easy and I am satisfied with the results.”
- Surgery review written by a female patient in her 40s -
#StressUrinaryIncontinence #Without pad
Sinsa Station, Trinity, you know..
Because exercise alone has its limitations,
I had the surgery, and I think it was the right decision.
- Urinary incontinence comment review from a female patient on a moms' community -
#Same-day discharge #Fast recovery
“It’s a female director.Please be easy to talk to and explain well. “I trusted him because he examined me thoroughly before the surgery.”
- Surgery review written by a female patient in her 40s -
#Female Director #Meticulous examination
"They say there's nothing you can do when you get older, We think differently."
Urinary incontinence commonly follows childbirth and aging, but it does not have to be left untreated. With a precise evaluation we identify the cause and improve symptoms through tailored options such as surgery and behavioral therapy.
Through dedicated incontinence testing and sling surgery, Trinity Women's Clinic aims for recovery that returns you to daily life without recurrence.
With the same woman's heart, we will help you regain your daily confidence.
Dr. Nanhee Jeong & Kiyeol Yang
Trinity Women's Clinic
Systematic treatment process
Step 1
1. Urinary incontinence detailed examination & consultation
Urodynamic testing and pelvic ultrasound confirm type and severity; we explain suitability and the surgical approach.
Step 2
2. Customized sling surgery (same day/short-term discharge)
Mini-sling surgery is done under sedation. After recovery-room rest, most patients go home the same day or shortly after.
Step 3
3. Recovery check & habit correction
At follow-up visits we check wound and function recovery and teach pelvic exercises and pressure management to help prevent recurrence.
Trinity After-Care
"Surgery is not the end."
Provides Trinity's unique care program for recovery and prevention of recurrence.
Pelvic muscle strengthening
Kegel/pelvic floor exercise guide
Abdominal pressure management
Correction of daily habits
Regular inspection
Visits at each stage of recovery
Consultation linkage
Real-time answers to your questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is urinary incontinence surgery painful? Can I be discharged the same day?
Q. How long does the recovery period take?
Q. Can urinary incontinence occur again after surgery?
Q. Can urge incontinence be treated with surgery?
Change begins with consultation
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