Sacral Nerves Electric Stimulation a Surgeon’s View

You may have heard of electrical stimulation therapy for certain medical conditions, but you may not be familiar with sacral nerves electric stimulation (SNS). In this blog post, I will discuss what SNS is, how it works, and its potential benefits from a surgeon’s viewpoint. SNS is a type of electrical stimulation therapy that uses low-voltage currents to stimulate the sacral nerves. The sacral nerves are a group of nerves located in the lower back near the tailbone. These nerves are responsible for bowel, bladder, and sexual function.

The electrodes used in SNS are placed near the sacral nerves. The low-voltage current produced by the electrodes stimulate the sacral nerves. This stimulation can help to reduce or eliminate urinary and fecal incontinence, as well as improve sexual function.

potential benefits of SNS include:

• Reduced or eliminated urinary and fecal incontinence
• Improved sexual function
• Reduced frequency of urinary tract infections
• Relief from chronic pelvic pain
• Increased quality of life

From a surgeon’s viewpoint, SNS is a minimally invasive procedure with few side effects. The most common side effect is temporary discomfort at the site of electrode placement. Additionally, there is a small risk of infection and injury to the sacral nerves. However, these risks are rare and typically mild. Overall, SNS is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with urinary or fecal incontinence, as well as those with chronic pelvic pain.If you are considering SNS for your incontinence or pelvic pain, please consult with your doctor to see if this treatment option is right for you.

Sacral Nerves Electric Stimulation (SNS) is a type of electrical stimulation therapy that uses low-voltage currents to stimulate the sacral nerves. The sacral nerves are a group of nerves located in the lower back near the tailbone. These nerves are responsible for bowel, bladder, and sexual function. The potential benefits of SNS include reduced or eliminated urinary and fecal incontinence, improved sexual function, reduced frequency of urinary tract infections, relief from chronic pelvic pain, and increased quality of life. From a surgeon’s viewpoint, SNS is a minimally invasive procedure with few side effects and is safe and effective for patients with urinary or fecal incontinence, as well as those with chronic pelvic pain.If you are considering SNS for your incontinence or pelvic pain please consult with your doctor to see if this treatment option is right for you.