Axonics Therapy
in West Columbia, SC
Southern Urogynecology has been designated an Axonics Center of Excellence by Axonics Modulation Technologies. The designation recognizes the Southern Urogynecology team and specifically the expertise of Dr. Andrea Pezzella for their expertise with Axonics Therapy in West Columbia, the quality of their patient outcomes, and their continued commitment to improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating bladder and bowel symptoms.
What is Axonics Therapy?
At our office in West Columbia Axonics Therapy is a clinically proven solution for treating symptoms of overactive bladder (including urinary urgency incontinence), bowel (fecal) incontinence and urinary retention.
Overactive Bladder
Bowel Incontinence
Urinary Retention
What are the benefits of Axonics Therapy?
Small Size
Safely delivers therapy with a miniaturized implant
Long-Term Therapy
Designed to provide long-term symptom relief
Full-Body MRI
Eligible for full-body MRI under approved conditions
Clinically Proven
In a clinical study, Axonics Therapy provided sustained safety and symptom relief at 3 years
How does Axonics Therapy work?
With Axonics Therapy West Columbia patients receive gentle stimulation to the nerves that control the bladder and bowel, which can restore normal control and result in symptom improvement.
The Evaluation Step: To see if Axonics Therapy is right for you, you will undergo a short period of therapy using a temporary system. The evaluation period allows you to experience the level of symptom relief the therapy may provide before you commit to long-term therapy.
Long-term Therapy: If you and your doctor determine that Axonics Therapy is right for you, you will have an outpatient procedure where the miniaturized Axonics implant is placed just beneath the skin in the upper part of your buttock.
Clinically Proven. Patient Approved.
Backed by clinical studies, Axonics Therapy is clinically proven to help regain bladder and bowel control and deliver clinically meaningful improvement in quality of life.
of patients were satisfied with their therapy1
of implanted patients had a ≥50% reduction in urinary urgency incontinence symptoms1
of patients reported discomfort at the implant site1
Who is a good candidate for Axonics Therapy?
It is up to you and your healthcare provider to determine if you are a good candidate for Axonics Therapy.
Axonics Therapy is an approved treatment for patients suffering with:
- Overactive bladder (OAB) - the urgent need to urinate which may result in frequent urination and/or incontinence (leakage) episodes
- Urinary frequency - the need to urinate 8 or more times a day, which may or may not be associated with urgency
- Urinary urgency incontinence (UUI) - the urgent need to urinate or trouble holding urine before making it to the restroom
- Fecal (bowel) incontinence - involuntary loss of stool which may or may not be associated with urgency
- Nonobstructive urinary retention (UR) - the inability to completely empty the bladder which may result in trouble urinating or frequent small voids
- Axonics Therapy is indicated for patients who have failed conservative treatments, such as lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or medications.
Get the symptom relief you deserve!
Ready to take the first step towards symptom relief? Schedule a consultation with your doctor to discuss your symptoms and to determine if Axonics Therapy is right for you.
Important Safety Information:
Implantation and use of the Axonics System incurs risk beyond those normally associated with surgery, some of which may necessitate surgical intervention. Results and experiences may vary and are unique to each patient. No promise or guarantee is made about specific results or experiences. Talk to your doctor about whether the Axonics System is right for you and to discuss the potential risks and benefits. For more information about safety and potential risks, go to: www.axonics.com/isi.
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale and use by, or on the order of, a physician.
1. Pezzella A, et al. Neurourol Urodyn. 20212. Blok, B, et al. Neurourol Urodyn. 2020
2. Blok, B, et al. Neurourol Urodyn. 2020
