Bladder Control FAQ's

Invented in the early 1990s, InterStim Therapy helps control urinary problems through an implanted device that sends mild electrical impulses through a thin wire to the sacral nerves that control the bladder, sphincter and pelvic floor muscles. Physicians have referred to the InterStim system as a pacemaker for the bladder.

Is InterStim reversible?
Patients are able to test the system before committing to the implant of the entire system. InterStim Therapy is reversible and does not preclude the use of complementary or future therapeutic options.

What are the possible risks of InterStim?
Risks of InterStim include but pain at the implant site and possible infection. Complications from this therapy can include pain, infection, transient electrical shock, lead migration, and adverse change in bowel function, among others. These complications were generally resolvable in the clinical study.

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