Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh found that surgical treatment of obesity is often associated with permanent relief of urinary incontinence in men and women. The research was published in the journal JAMA Network Open.
The two most common bariatric surgeries are Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. The authors followed 1227 men and women who underwent one of the two procedures. Their average age was 46 years. Before surgery, 52% of female participants reported episodes of urinary incontinence at least once a week. 3 years after surgery, the frequency was 20%, and after seven years – 30%.
The prevalence of incontinence in men was 25% preoperatively, 10% three years after surgery, and 15% seven years after surgery.
The long-term sustainability of these developments is particularly notable given the increased risk of urinary incontinence as participants age.
Urinary incontinence is a common complaint among severely obese adults. Researchers believe that such results in patients with severe obesity may be another reason to decide on the operation and therefore doctors should inform themselves about this.
Source: Gazeta
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