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Post‐prostatectomy urinary incontinence: a review of surgical treatment options
Author(s) -
Wilson Liam C.,
Gilling Peter J.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
bju international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 1464-4096
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2011.10052.x
Subject(s) - artificial urinary sphincter , medicine , urinary incontinence , prostatectomy , urology , sling (weapon) , surgery , prostate cancer , cancer
OBJECTIVES• To review the urological literature regarding the management of Post‐Prostatectomy Incontinence (PPUI)METHODS• A Pubmed literature search was performedRESULTS• The definition of Post‐Prostatectomy Incontinence varied widely • The artificial urinary sphincter has proven efficacy and durability • Newer devices, in particular the AdVance sling, lack quality studies despite its apparent popularityCONCLUSION• Currently there is insufficient evidence to determine whether newer devices approach the efficacy and durability of the artificial urinary sphincter