Uroplasty Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urgent PC?

Urgent PC is a non-drug, office-based treatment for Overactive Bladder and associated symptoms of urgency, frequency, and urge incontinence.

How does Urgent PC work?

Delivers PTNS (percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation), a minimally invasive way to improve bladder control in men and women.  Patient sits comfortable with a slim needle electrode temporarily placed near the ankle.  A device is attached to the needle and delivers mild electrical impulses which travel up the nerves in the leg to the nerves that control the bladder.  There are 30 minute weekly sessions for 12 weeks.

Does Urgent PC hurt?

Patients usually feel a sensation in the foot or ankle during therapy.  The treatment is generally well-tolerated.  Discomfort can usually be managed by changing the treatment level.

Will Urgent PC work for me?

Multiple studies show that 60-80% of patients improve with Urgent PC treatment.  Majority of patients see a reduction in the frequency and urgency of their bathroom visits and in the number of accidents they have.  May be succeddul even when other therapies haven't worked for you.  May be used alone or with other OAB treatments.

How soon will I see results?

Because Urgent PC gently modifies the signals to achieve bladder control, it will probably take 5-7 weeks for symptoms to change.  In one study, improvements occurred anywhere between 2-12 weeks.  For about 20% of these patients, urgency and/or urge incontinence didn't improve until after 8 weeks.  It is important to receive the 12 recommended treatemtns before you and your physician evaluate whether this therapy is right for you.

What side-effects are associated with Urgent PC treatment?

The most common side-effects with Urgent PC treatment are temporary and minor, resulting from the placement of the needle electrode.  They include minor bleeding, mild pain, and skin inflammation.  In a study comparing Urgent PC and an OAB drug, Urgent PC had a lower rate of system-wide side-effects such as dry mouth and constipation.  

Contraindications:

Treatment with Urgent PC is contraindicated for patients with pacemakers or implantable defribrillators, patients prone to excessive bleeding, patients with nerve damage that could impact either percutaneous tibial nerve or pelvic floor function, or patients who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the duration of the treatment.