The authors of a recent review compared guidelines from several world regions. Post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence guidelines vary in their recommendations following a comprehensive patient ...

Prostate health is something every man should be aware of yet few people want to discuss. An enlarged prostate – called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – can lead to the need for surgery, which ...

Additional advancements in how radical prostatectomy is performed are needed to improve other urinary outcomes such as good urinary function and social incontinence. Severe incontinence in patients ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: This is kind of embarrassing, but, for a while, I’ve been leaking urine. Can something be done to fix this incontinence problem? Up to 10% of men may experience stress incontinence ...

Experiencing an overactive bladder (OAB) is common after undergoing prostate surgery. Various treatment options exist to help manage the condition and reduce the frequent urge to urinate. OAB refers ...

Receiving radiotherapy after prostatectomy does negatively affect long-term health-related quality of life, including sexual function, urinary incontinence, and urinary irritation, but the timing of ...

Artificial urinary sphincter implantation is an effective option with an acceptable complication rate for moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence.

Urinary retention—the complete inability to urinate—can occur after surgery and may be chronic or acute. Symptoms include discomfort in the bladder area, lower abdominal pain, trouble starting to pee, ...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among men, but advancements in medical science have made it more treatable than ever before. Prostate cancer surgery is a crucial step in the ...