Urinary Incontinence Urgency Frequency Nocturia Retention Fecal Incontinenceamp Urgency Bladder Pain Monthly Maintenance Therapy Alex Rogers MD Sansum Clinic Urology ID: 1040192
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1. Initial Office EvaluationUrinary Incontinence, Urgency, Frequency, Nocturia, Retention, Fecal Incontinence& Urgency, Bladder Pain Monthly Maintenance TherapyAlex Rogers, MD Sansum Clinic Urology 4151 Foothill Road Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Phone: 805-681-7564Outpatient Surgery1 to 2 week TrialInterStim Lead ProcedureUrgent PC TherapyClinic Treatment12 Weekly visits for 30 Minute sessionsBotox TreatmentClinic ProcedureCystoscopic Needle Injection 5% Retention RateIf unsuccessfulSymptoms should improve >50% with conservative treatments or meds. If you experience <50% improvement in symptoms you should consider other treatment options below. Re-Evaluation in the OfficeTrial of a Medication SampleBeta Agonist for 4 weeks Rare Side Effects: HTN, HeadachesAntiCholinergic for 2 weeks Common Side Effects: Dry Mouth, Dry Eyes, ConstipationConservative TreatmentsFluid & Irritant Reduction, Timed Voiding, Physical Therapy5 to 7 Year Battery LifeInterStim PacemakerPlacementIf unsuccessfulRepeat TreatmentsUsually every 6 to 11 months
2. “Bladder control is impacted by both the muscles and the nerves. We offer an out patient surgical test to see if your symptoms will improve by stimulating the nerves. Medications affect the bladder muscle but InterStim treats the nerves.” Superior Symptom Improvement