[Urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy]

Despite improved operative techniques the number of patients suffering from urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy cannot be ignored. The recommended therapy after radical prostatectomy is initially to attempt conservative therapy during the first 6-12 months. If there is no improvement in the incontinence an operative procedure is recommended. An artificial sphincter which has been established over decades has good long-term results but is also beset by diverse problems. Recently diverse minimally invasive procedures have been introduced for therapy of male stress incontinence which are effective due to compression or have a functional therapeutic approach.