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What Are The Potential Complications Associated With Incontinence Surgery?

ByRosalia Viterbo, M.D., Attending Physician, Department of Surgical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center
November 19, 2008, 5:19 PM

Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: What are the potential complications associated with incontinence surgery?

Answer: Complications associated with surgery for urinary incontinence really depend on the type of procedure that a patient has. They can range from erosion, infection or need for revision of the procedure. And maybe also, the patient may require multiple procedures to fix the incontinence.

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