The role of bariatric surgery in the treatment of urinary incontinence in obese women

Abstract

Obesity has become an epidemic in recent decades, affecting millions of people worldwide. Many studies proved a cause between obesity and urinary incontinence in women. Lifestyle modifications, low-calorie diet, and weight loss surgery can improve symptoms of urinary incontinence in obese patients. Studying the effect of bariatric surgery on urinary incontinence symptoms has shown positive results in the short term period. However, there is data on worsening due to regaining weight in the long term period. Contradictory study search findings emphasize the need for further research and development of new clinical recommendations for effective treatment of urinary incontinence in women with obesity.

Keywords

urinary incontinence / obesity / bariatric surgery

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