Interstim at Southland Urology
The Interstim procedure, also known as sacral neuromodulation therapy, is a treatment for individuals with overactive bladder, urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. It involves surgically implanting a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses to the sacral nerves, which control bladder and bowel function. This stimulation helps to restore normal communication between the brain and these organs, leading to improved control and reduced symptoms.
Advanced Treatments
Our expert surgeons have decades of experience with Interstim.
Personalized Plans
We tailor your care to your unique diagnosis for optimal health and recovery.
Comprehensive Diagnostics
Accurate testing and evaluation to see if you’re a candidate for Interstim therapy.
Understanding Interstim
Learn about our expert experience with Interstim sacral neuromodulation.
Initial Consultation and Diagnosis
Meet with our board-certified urologists to assess your condition through thorough exams and advanced diagnostic tests.
Personalized Treatment Planning
Work closely with our specialists to develop a treatment strategy that fits your specific issue and goals.
Ongoing Care and Support
Receive expert follow-up care, monitoring, and support to ensure the best possible outcomes throughout your recovery.
Understanding Interstim therapy
At Southland Urology, we understand that overactive bladder can significantly impact your quality of life. We provide the highest quality of overactive bladder treatment using Interstim therapy. Our urology clinic in Fullerton and Yorba Linda is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to our patients. Call our clinic to schedule a consultation by calling (714) 870-5970.
Are your bladder and bowel accidents disrupting you from living a normal life? You may be suffering from urinary or fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, or urinary retention if you are experiencing the following symptoms:
- Sudden, strong urges to urinate or pass stool and unable to control it
- Go to the restroom 8 or more times a day
- Experience bladder or bowel leaks
- Trouble urinating
What is Interstim Therapy?
If you are suffering from symptoms of urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary retention, or fecal incontinence, you no longer need to suffer in silence. The good news is that there are treatment options for controlling your symptoms. Interstim therapy is an advanced treatment option that may be right for you.
Interstim therapy is a clinically proven solution for treating symptoms of overactive bladder (including urinary urgency incontinence), bowel (fecal) incontinence, and urinary retention.
What are the benefits of Interstim Therapy?
- Options: Rechargeable system or long-lasting battery system
- Full-Body MRI: Eligible for full-body MRI under approved conditions
- Clinically Proven: Interstim has decades of success
How does Interstim Therapy work?
Interstim therapy provides gentle stimulation to the nerves that control the bladder and bowel, which can restore normal control and result in symptom improvement. The Evaluation Step: To see if Interstim therapy is right for you, you will undergo a short period of therapy using a temporary system. The evaluation period allows you to experience the level of symptom relief the therapy may provide before you commit to long-term therapy. Long-term Therapy: If you and your doctor determine that Interstim therapy is right for you, you will have an outpatient procedure where the Interstim implant is placed just beneath the skin in the upper part of your buttock.
Clinically Proven. Patient Approved.
Backed by clinical studies, Interstim therapy is clinically proven to regain bladder and bowel control and deliver clinically meaningful improvement in quality of life.
Who is a good candidate for Interstim Therapy?
It is up to you and your healthcare provider to determine if you are a good candidate for Interstim therapy. Interstim therapy is indicated for patients who have failed conservative treatments, such as lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or medications. Interstime therapy is an approved treatment for patients suffering with any of the conditions below:
What is an Overactive Bladder (OAB)?
Overactive bladder—which your doctor may refer to as “OAB”—is an umbrella term that includes the frequent and urgent need to empty your bladder. One of the most common symptoms of an overactive bladder is a sudden urge to urinate, resulting in unintentional urine loss.
What Is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is the inability to control when the bladder releases urine.
What is Urinary Retention?
Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder. People with this condition are unable to urinate or they feel frequent urges but only urinate in small amounts.
What is Fecal Incontinence?
Fecal incontinence, or accidental bowel leakage, is a condition where people get sudden urges to pass stool and experience leakage of stool before they make it to the restroom.
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