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Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence: How Common and Bothersome Is It Really?

Authors :
Trofimenko, Vera
Myers, Jeremy B.
Brant, William O.
Source :
Sexual Medicine Reviews; October 2017, Vol. 5 Issue: 4 p536-543, 8p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The implications of post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence (PPI) on quality of life pose a matter of great concern for urologists and patients alike. Efforts to mitigate this devastating complication have met with varying degrees of success and the literature has shown a discrepancy between patient- and surgeon-reported outcomes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500513 and 20500521
Volume :
5
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Sexual Medicine Reviews
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs41930055
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.05.001