Post-prostatectomy incontinence

Post-prostatectomy incontinence

The history of prosthetic devices for postprostatectomy incontinence

Urinary incontinence has been studied since the Egyptian era of the second millennium BCE. Throughout history, several devices have been developed to address this condition. The prevalence of stress incontinence has increased with the surgical treatment of prostatectomy. Since 1947, numerous devices have been developed for the treatment of this condition. We performed a narrative literature review conducted through PubMed and Google Scholar, aimed at creating a chronological outline of devices developed for managing post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence. The first known compression device introduced in 1910 evolved into advanced systems like the AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter, key milestones in device technology and surgical techniques. Nowadays, several new devices have been developed, each incorporating an innovative solution. In addition, a new artificial sphincter also had been advanced. The incorporation of electronic sphincter control systems seems to be the next innovation. Through continuous innovation, the field has advanced from basic solutions to sophisticated, customized treatments, providing hope and enhancing the quality of life for affected individuals. The evolution of these devices not only marks a journey through history but also illustrates a future where technological advancements continue to play a pivotal role in stress incontinence after prostatectomy.

Juliusz J. Szczesniewski,a David E. Díaz,a Miguel Virseda-Chamorro,b,d Giordano Polisini,c Enrico Ammirati,d Alessandro Giammòd

  1. Urology Department, Getafe University Hospital, Carretera Madrid-Toledo km 12,500 Getafe, 28905, Madrid, Spain
  2. Urology Department, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos, 45071 Toledo, Spain
  3. Division of Urology, University Hospital “Ospedali Riuniti”, School of Medicine, Department of Clinical, Special and Dental Sciences, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy
  4. NeuroUrology, CTO-Spinal Cord Unit, City of Health and Science of Turin, Turin, Italy
Source: Szczesniewski JJ., Díaz DE., Virseda-Chamorro M. et al. The history of prosthetic devices for postprostatectomy incontinence. Continence Reports. Volume 12, 2024, 100063, ISSN 2772-9745, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contre.2024.100063.

Clinical efficacy of a rehabilitation management protocol for urinary incontinence after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

To evaluate the application of a rehabilitation management protocol for urinary incontinence after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP).

We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 114 patients who underwent RALP between August 2021 and November 2021 as the control group and a prospective analysis of 114 patients who underwent RALP between May 2022 and August 2022 as the experimental group.

Nomogram predicting early urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.

One of the most frequent side effects of radical prostatectomy (RP) is urinary incontinence. The primary cause of urine incontinence is usually thought to be impaired urethral sphincter function; nevertheless, the pathophysiology and recovery process of urine incontinence remains unclear.

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Recent Advances in Diagnosing and Treating Post-Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence.

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To explore the predictive value of preoperative pelvic floor electromyography (EMG) parameters for the risk of urinary incontinence after prostate cancer surgery.

This study retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 271 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy in the urology department of Peking University First Hospital from January 2020 to October 2022.

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This study aimed to elucidate the clinical characteristics and predictors of long-term postoperative urinary incontinence (PUI) after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

This study included patients who underwent RARP at our institution and were stratified into PUI (≥1 pad/day) and continence (0 pad/day) groups at 60 months after RARP.

Clinical Study on Low-Frequency Electrical Pulse Acupoint Stimulation Combined with Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence after Radical Prostatectomy.

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Inguinal Hernia Leads to Worse Immediate Urinary Continence after Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy - Beyond the Abstract

This single-institution retrospective study showed that patients with concurrent inguinal hernia or a history of adult inguinal hernia had worse immediate urinary continence, possibly due to voiding dysfunction and weaker urethra-stabilizing periurethral fascial tissues. In this cohort, patients with inguinal hernia were older and had a lower body mass index.

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Inguinal hernia leads to worse immediate urinary continence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

Patients with inguinal hernia (IH) may have voiding dysfunction and weak urethra-stabilizing periurethral fascial tissues, contributing to urinary incontinence. This study aimed to review the association between IH and urinary continence after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

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