Sacral Nerve Stimulation-SNS
Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is a procedure that helps the patient with problems of bowel and bladder. Moreover, sacral neuromodulation therapy helps to improve and restore normal bladder or bowel function. Specifically, sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) in India uses an implanted device that sends mild electric impulses to stimulate nerves that control the function of bowel and bladder. These nerves, in turn, help to manage the function of peep and poop. Consequently, the method changes the signals between the brain, spinal cord, bowel and bladder. This function, therefore, is known as sacral neuromodulation therapy.
Urinary and fecal incontinence has a severe impact on the life of a person. Sometimes it can be the reason for discomfort, embarrassment or it can increase the dependency on others. Patients who have no result with conventional therapies, SNS plays an important role for such treatments.
Conditions that are treated with sacral nerve stimulation
Here are the conditions that are treated with sacral nerve stimulation such as:
- Fecal incontinence Fecal incontinence is a condition when a person is unable to control or manage the movement of the bowel movement (pooping). The sacral nerve stimulation helps to connect with pelvic floor muscles and sphincter muscles to keep the anus closed till the body is not ready to release the poop.
- Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome This is a condition where a group of symptoms affect how and when the person should have to pee. In OAB, the urge to pee is uncontrollable. Pee may get leaked or need to pee often throughout the day or at night. Sacral nerve stimulation helps to control the pee that is recurring frequently. Conditions like fecal incontinence and OAB have a severe impact on the quality of life.
Benefits of sacral nerve stimulation
- Sacral nerve stimulation is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed to implant a small device that sends mild electrical impulses to the sacral nerves. These nerves are placed in the lower back, this plays an important role in controlling bladder, bowel and pelvic floor muscles.
- SNS helps to travel the signals between the brain and pelvic organs that improves the function.
- SNS offers a high success rate, and provides tremendous improvement in patients.
- Enhance the function of the bowel and bladder and improve the control.
- SNS is reversible in nature. SNS can be adjusted, turned off or even removal of the device can be done if required.
Procedure to perform the implantation
The patient will be life face down on the surgical tables with lower legs propped up on the supportive pillow. Local anesthesia is given to the patient that helps the patient to feel no pain during the procedure.
The doctor makes a small incision to insert the device.
Then insertion of permanent neurostimulator is performed.
The wire is connected with a neurostimulator to that specific nerve.
Lastly, the incision is closed.
The implantation procedure takes around 40-60 minutes to complete. Permanent neurostimulator device contains wires and a battery that connects with specific nerves.
Cost of sacral nerve stimulation in India
The cost of sacral nerve stimulation in India is affordable and cost effective. The exact high standard treatment is available in India at the most affordable range. The significant cost difference makes India a top medical tourism destination.
The top neurosurgeon in India serves at their level best to give the finest and successful result. Although the fee of the surgeons is higher based upon their expertise and experience but is still less as compared to other western countries like the USA, UK and more.
Summary
Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is a procedure that helps the patient with problems of bowel and bladder. Moreover, sacral neuromodulation therapy helps to improve and restore normal bladder or bowel function.
Urinary and fecal incontinence has a severe impact on the life of a person. Sometimes it can be the reason for discomfort, embarrassment or it can increase the dependency on others.
