Conservative treatment for postprostatectomy incontinence. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Postprostatectomy incontinence (PPI) is a bothersome complication of radical prostatectomy. Although most men recover from PPI, some men continue to have persistent urinary incontinence. The initial management of persistent PPI usually consists of conservative measures such as pelvic floor muscle exercises. Surgical treatments are usually not entertained for men with urinary incontinence until conservative treatments have failed. This article discusses risk factors for PPI and various options for its treatment, including biofeedback and pharmacotherapy.

publication date

  • January 1, 2013

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC3784969

PubMed ID

  • 24082844

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 15

issue

  • 2