St. David's Round Rock first in Central Texas to use new bladder leak treatment
Physicians at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center became the first facility in Central Texas to use a new FDA-approved medical device designed to treat urgent bladder leaks.
Round Rock, TX — St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center recently became the first facility in Central Texas to use a new FDA-approved medical device designed to treat urge urinary incontinence, also known as urgent bladder leaks, in adult men and women. The device features a miniature implant with wearable technology to power the device.
The first procedure in Central Texas was performed by Grady Bruce, M.D., a urologist at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center.
“Urinary incontinence affects 200 million people worldwide,” Dr. Bruce said. “This new implant may provide relief to patients who suffer from both the physical and psychological effects of this condition in their daily lives.”
Physicians implant a paperclip-sized device near the patient’s ankle during a single outpatient procedure. After the procedure, the patient is given a wearable device to activate the implant. Once activated, the implant delivers signals to the patient’s bladder through the tibial nerve, which calms and controls the overactive nerves responsible for urinary incontinence, providing relief.
Urge urinary incontinence is a common problem that results in an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong, individuals are often unable to get to a bathroom in time. If left untreated, it can be a disabling condition with physical, psychological and social consequences that significantly impact a person’s quality of life.