TVT Sling, SPARC, Monarc and Secure slings (prolene slings)

- new surgical treatments for women with urinary incontinence, that is provoked with coughing, sneezing, and vigorous exercise. A minimally invasive procedure that wraps a prolene mesh sling around the urethra to tighten the tap mechanism. The operation can be performed as a day case using local anaesthesia.

 

Epi- No

- A new vaginal prosthesis to gently dilate the birth canal to the size of baby's head in the 4 weeks before the due date. German studies have found the prosthesis to reduce the incidence of tearing by 50%.

 

Mirena

- A new medicated intrauterine device, containing levonorgestril, that reduces the menstrual flow and provides reversable contraception for 5 years.

 

Implanon

- A new implantable contraceptive in the upper arm that lasts for 3 years.

 

Essure

- A new permanent female contraceptive, with internal occlusion of the fallopian tubes using coils. Performed under local anaesthesia with no incisions, it is less invasive than vasectomy

Endometrial Ablation (Novasure)

- A new procedure to treat heavy periods in women who have completed their family. A transducer, that emits energy, is inserted into the uterus for about 5 minutes under a short general anaesthetic.

Sacral Neuromodulation

- a new implantable electrical device that reduces bladder urgency and frequency

 

Botox Injections

- a new treatment for irritable bladder symptoms

 

Prolapse Surgery

- new mesh has become available to elevate vaginal prolapse (called Apogee, Perigee, or Prolift.

 

Pain Buster

- new postoperative pain relief system that drips local aqnaesthetic under the surgical wound for two days.

 

ACT (Adjustable Continence Therapy)

- new continence surgery that places adjustable balloons around the bladder neck to control urinary incontinence. The balloons can be inflated or deflated as required.

 

Tolterodine & Solifenacin

- new tablets that treats urgency of urination, with less side effects such as dry mouth.

Nuvaring

- a new vaginal contraceptive ring that is inserted like a tampon