Why I Chose Axonics — and Why I Haven’t Looked Back
When I decided to build a practice around sacral neuromodulation, I spent time with both platforms. I evaluated the clinical data, I talked to patients post-implant, and I thought hard about what a 55-year-old patient — someone who might live another 30 years — actually needs from a device that’s going in their body.
The answer was clear: Axonics.
Here’s how I think about it. The original non-rechargeable InterStim has a battery life of roughly 3–5 years. That means replacement surgery — with anesthesia, recovery time, infection risk, and cost — every few years for the rest of your life. I’m not willing to put patients through that when a better option exists. The Axonics system is rechargeable and designed to last 15 or more years. That’s one procedure, not five.
The MRI compatibility issue matters just as much. Axonics is full-body MRI compatible at 1.5T and 3T from day one. My patients are not only bladder patients — they’re whole people who may need brain MRIs, spine MRIs, cancer surveillance. I refuse to put a device in someone that limits their access to imaging they might urgently need later.
The device is also significantly smaller. Less bulk under the skin means more comfort. That’s not a marketing claim — patients feel the difference.
And the outcomes back it up: 93% patient satisfaction at five years. That number speaks for itself.
I only offer the device I would want implanted in myself, or in my family. That device is Axonics. Every time.
If you’re considering sacral neuromodulation, I’d like to talk with you. Learn more about the Axonics procedure, or schedule a consultation and let’s figure out if it’s right for you.