SSmile UrologySeomyeon · Busan
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Surgery for stress incontinence

Mid-Urethral Sling Surgery in Busan, Korea

A mid-urethral sling is a small support placed under the urethra to prevent the leakage of stress incontinence — the leaking that happens with coughing, laughing, lifting or exercise. It is a well-established procedure with a strong track record for suitable patients.

TL;DR — quick answer

For stress urinary incontinence that persists despite conservative care, a mid-urethral sling is a well-established surgical option that supports the urethra to stop leakage. Smile Urology in Seomyeon, Busan offers sling surgery for suitable patients.

Overview

A mid-urethral sling is a small support placed under the urethra to prevent the leakage of stress incontinence — the leaking that happens with coughing, laughing, lifting or exercise. It is a well-established procedure with a strong track record for suitable patients.

It is considered when stress incontinence is confirmed and continues to affect quality of life despite pelvic-floor and conservative measures.

Symptoms we evaluate

Common causes

Same-day where possible

How we diagnose it

Accurate testing guides accurate care. Many patients are assessed and started on treatment the same day.

Confirm the type

We confirm the incontinence is stress-type, since slings treat stress — not urge — leakage.

Bladder-function testing

Ultrasound, residual and flow testing assess bladder function before surgery.

Suitability & counselling

We explain the procedure, expected results and recovery, and confirm it is the right option.

Surgical planning

Suitable cases are scheduled, with the clinic's outpatient/inpatient capability supporting recovery.

Treatment options

How we treat mid-urethral sling surgery

Mid-urethral sling

A small support placed under the urethra to stop stress leakage, with a strong track record.

Durable relief

The sling provides a lasting solution for suitable stress incontinence.

On-site recovery care

Outpatient and inpatient capability means the procedure and recovery are managed together.

Aftercare & follow-up

Clear English aftercare and structured follow-up.

Sling surgery is offered only after stress incontinence is confirmed and conservative measures have been considered — in keeping with the clinic's no-over-treatment approach — and it is one part of a full incontinence pathway available here. English-speaking support covers consent, surgery and aftercare.

Sources: American Urological Association (AUA) and European Association of Urology (EAU) guidance on benign prostatic hyperplasia and urologic care; Korean Urological Association. Educational information only — not a substitute for in-person evaluation.
Frequently asked

Questions from foreign patients

Patients with confirmed stress incontinence that persists despite conservative measures. It does not treat urge incontinence, so we confirm the type first.

Mid-urethral slings have a strong track record for stress incontinence in suitable patients. We discuss realistic expectations beforehand.

It is a well-established procedure; recovery is supported by the clinic's inpatient and outpatient capability, and we explain what to expect.

This depends on the individual plan, which we discuss in advance; the clinic supports both outpatient and inpatient care.