Procedure guide
Sacral neuromodulation
Logistics for patients preparing for sacral neuromodulation assessment or procedure planning.
What it involves
- • Sacral neuromodulation is planned after a detailed consultation and discussion of alternatives.
- • The practice will tell you whether your next step is counselling, testing or admission.
Before
- • Bring prior reports, bladder diaries and authorisation documents if applicable.
- • Follow the written instructions given by the practice before your appointment.
On the day
- • Consent, expected steps and aftercare are discussed before proceeding.
- • Transport arrangements depend on the procedure plan. [CONFIRM]
Afterwards
- • Follow the activity and wound-care instructions supplied by the practice.
- • Call the practice for fever, increasing pain, wound concerns or device-related questions.
Common question
General answers support preparation but do not replace the instructions provided for your own procedure.
