Information about your procedure from The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)

The lack of long-term outcome data for the use of mesh in men is a concern, particularly in view of the issues that have come to light in the long-term problems experienced using mesh in females. [...] with you asleep) • we usually give you an injection of antibiotics before the procedure, after you have been checked for any allergies • we make a 5 – 10 cm (2 – 4 inch) incision in your perineum (the skin between the back of your scrotum and your anus) • we make a small (0.5 cm) incision in each of your groins • we put the mesh sling under your urethra to support it • we close the skin with disso. [...] However, if you do very strenuous things like working out at the gym, running or you have a very physical job, you should wait for six weeks in total • you will need at least 2-3 weeks off work (longer if you have a strenuous job) • you will be given advice about your recovery at home • you will be given a copy of your discharge summary and a copy will also be sent to your GP • any antibiotics or. [...] Questions you may wish to ask If you wish to learn more about what will happen, you can find a list of suggested questions called "Having An Operation" on the website of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. [...] What happens on the day of the procedure? Details of the procedure How effective is the procedure in curing stress incontinence? We do not have as much information about the male sling procedure as we do for the AUS operation We think that 70% of men (seven out of 10) get an improvement in their incontinence and are pleased with the result after a male sling operation.