Thousands of women suffer urinary incontinence in silence not knowing there is a new 15 minute minimally invasive procedure that can end the frustration and embarrassment.

Of the many types of urinary incontinence, stress incontinence is the most common and affects one in three women. It occurs when pelvic floor muscles are too weak. Due to extra pressure on the bladder, leaking may occur when sneezing, coughing, lifting and exercising.

Today, incontinence that is associated with activity or straining is now treatable. Florida Hospital specialists offer a 15-minute outpatient procedure that is performed under local, regional or general anesthesia. The procedure has an 80 to 90 percent success rate.

Benefits of this revolutionary procedure are:

• There’s no visible incision compared to a 3-to-8 inch incision in the abdomen with other approaches.
• The patient can return to most activities within a few days compared to a six-week recovery time.
• There is no overnight hospital stay compared to other surgical procedures which require a one-to-three day stay.

If you'd like to schedule an appointment with a phsyician specializing in minimally invasive procedures for urinary inconentince, call the Florida Hospital Friends and Family Help Line at 407-303-DOCS (3627).