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are several surgical procedures for the various types of
incontinence. These procedures are reserved for people who have
tried conservative treatments without success and are healthy
enough to undergo surgery. When the bladder or urethra has
fallen out of place, is used to attach the tissue next to the
bladder or urethra to the pelvis (bringing the bladder or
urethra back to the correct position). The procedure is called
Marshall-Marchetti when the vaginal tissue is attached to the
back of the pubic bone. It is called a Burch procedure when the
vaginal tissue is attached to the side of the pelvis. These
procedures can also be done laparoscopically, which requires
smaller surgical incisions. The doctor attaches a piece of
tough, tendon-like material called fascia around the bladder
neck to keep urine from leaking out. Two incisio