Urgent PC
Neuromodulation System
What is Neurostimulation?
Bladder function is regulated by a group of nerves at the base of
the spine called the sacral nerve plexus. By stimulating these nerves through
gentle electrical imp;ulses (neurostimulation), your bladder activity can be
changed. One way to stimulate these nerves is to surgically implant a stimulator
in your buttocks to send continuous impulses to the sacral nerve plexus.
Another way to stimulate these nerves is with Urgent PC, an office-based, minimally-invasive treatment for urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence.
What can I expect from treatment with Urgent PC ?
A small, slim, very tiny electrode is inserted near your ankle. The needle electrode is then connected to the battery-powered stimulator. After turning on the stimulator, your physician will observe your body's response to determine the ideal strength of the impulses.
Each of your treatments will last approximately 30 minutes. You will receive an initial series of 12 treatments, typically scheduled a week apart. After the initial 12 treatments, we will descus your response to the treatments and determine how often you may need future treatments to maintain your results.
Will Urgent PC work for me?
Scientific studies using the Urgent PC System show that 2 out of 3 individuals treated see a reduction in their urinary frequency. In addition, Urgent PC may be successful even when other therapies have failed. Depending on your symptoms and response to Urgent PC, we may decide that treatment with Urgent PC alone is appropriate for you or combine it with another therapy.