[Urinary incontinence in men]

Urologe A. 2015 Jun;54(6):887-99; quiz 900. doi: 10.1007/s00120-015-3826-z.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Stress urinary incontinence in men is predominantly iatrogenic whereby radical prostatectomy is the most common cause with persistent stress urinary incontinence rates varying between 10 % and 25 %. The first line therapy for postoperative male stress urinary incontinence is physiotherapy, especially pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation. If conservative treatment fails to show sufficient improvement, surgical therapy is recommended. Several treatment options are currently available for the surgical treatment of male stress urinary incontinence including artificial sphincters, adjustable and functional sling systems, bulking agents and implantable balloon systems.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Exercise Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatectomy / adverse effects*
  • Suburethral Slings*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / etiology*
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress / therapy*
  • Urinary Sphincter, Artificial*