Urinary Incontinence after Prostate Surgery can be Remedied

After radical prostatectomy there is a risk of incontinence problems. In the era of open surgery the percentage was much higher. With minimally invasive surgery methods and robotic surgery the risk is now much lower. Nevertheless, about 5 % of the patients need therapy.

The social implications are severe. Men who suffer from incontinence are considered old and sick, they withdraw from social life, they do not do any sports, sexuality is extremely problematic. These patients may be severely depressed.

At the Incontinence Center of Confraternität Private Hospital all kinds of incontinence problems can be treated. We offer all methods of treatment which are available in the world. Incontinence problems can be solved in the vast majority of cases or at least be improved to a point where the patient comes back to social life.

A tailor-made therapy plan is essential for successful treatment – depending on the severity of the problem, age and other conditions. Treatment options should not be limited by the repertoire of the surgeon.

There are a number of treatment options – from simple slings to adjustable slings, adjustable balloons, sphincters with an open-close-mechanism. The decision which method will be used is based on the severity of the problem as well as on contraindications. Not every method is suitable for every patient. That is why it is so important to have all common methods available.

The operations are not very invasive and do not last long. A balloon implantation takes about 15 minutes, a sphincter implantation about 45 minutes. The hospital stay lasts maximum two days.

Yes, incontinence after prostate surgery can be treated any time. If a patient is still incontinent six months after prostate surgery something should be done. However, it can also be treated after five or ten years after prostate surgery.

No, it doesn’t. Even if a patient gets chemotherapy incontinence treatment is possible between cycles because it is so minimally invasive.

The big advantage at our Incontinence Center is that patients are cared for individually and -the biggest advantage is - that we have all methods available. We really have the possibility to bring patients back to an active life.

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