Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Cancer Surgery

In this video, Dr. Blaivas explains diagnosis, treatment, and other ways to deal with the common problem of urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients. Urinary incontinence after prostate cancer is usually based on the sphincter muscle not working properly. In about 5% of cases, the patient’s bladder contracts involuntarily. If the condition does not go away over time, surgery to correct the incontinence may be required. Surgical options include a sphincter prosthesis, which replaces the sphincter itself with an implanted device, and a sling procedure, which is mesh placed under the urethra so that it is compressed during activity.

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~ B.P.

“After 8 months of living with a catheter, months of tests and surgeries, I was informed that I may have to live my entire life inserting a catheter. I went for a second opinion with Dr. Blaivas who assured me that I had a good chance of full recover and no more catheters. Everyone from the doctor to his staff are kind, courteous and made me feel at ease. In a mere two days after my surgery with Dr. Blaivas I was able to empty my bladder on my own and I feel like I have my life back!”

~ A.F.

“I have been battling urological issues for over 15 years. Diabetes was causing build up to where i had to catheterize every year for a week at a time after undergoing a procedure to clean out the urethra. After so many years of catheterizing so much, my urethral passage was so weak that it started causing infections. Many hospitalizations and much needed antibiotics later, I was referred to see someone new. Dr. Blaivas gave me new hope, he took his time breaking things down for me to fully understand. Dr. Blaivas performed a Urethral Reconstruction not so long ago, I have healed well and no longer have to catheterize. My surgery was a success. I wish Dr. Blaivas many blessings as he blessed my life with his God given skills and compassionate heart.”

~ F.G.