Postprostatectomy incontinence

Urol Clin North Am. 1996 Aug;23(3):447-57. doi: 10.1016/s0094-0143(05)70324-4.

Abstract

Post-prostatectomy incontinence is a devastating complication that is frustrating for the patient and the surgeon. Bladder dysfunction with or without sphincteric incompetence is the main cause for post-prostatectomy incontinence. Treatment based on the urodynamic evaluation is effective in restoring continence and improving the patient's quality of life.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatectomy / adverse effects*
  • Urethra / physiopathology
  • Urinary Bladder / physiopathology
  • Urinary Incontinence / etiology*
  • Urinary Incontinence / physiopathology
  • Urodynamics