PGIMER performs its first sacral neuromodulation to treat overactive
painful bladder
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has successfully conducted its first sacral neuromodulation surgery to treat an overactive and painful bladder in a patient. The surgery was performed by a team of doctors at the institute’s Department of Urology.
Sacral neuromodulation is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves implanting a small device under the skin in the lower back. The device sends electrical impulses to the sacral nerves, which control the bladder and surrounding muscles, to regulate their function.
The patient who underwent the surgery had been suffering from an overactive and painful bladder for the past few years, despite receiving medical treatment. The team of doctors at PGIMER decided to perform sacral neuromodulation as a last resort to relieve the patient’s symptoms.
The surgery was performed under local anesthesia, and the device was implanted in the patient’s lower back. The patient was discharged from the hospital the same day and is expected to recover fully within a few days.
According to the doctors at PGIMER, sacral neuromodulation is an effective treatment option for patients with overactive and painful bladder who have not responded to other forms of treatment. The procedure has a high success rate and can significantly improve the patient’s quality of life.
The success of the first sacral neuromodulation surgery at PGIMER is expected to pave the way for more patients with overactive and painful bladders to benefit from this advanced treatment option. The Department of Urology at PGIMER is now equipped with the necessary infrastructure and expertise to perform such surgeries on a regular basis.
Staff Reporter
