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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing

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R M Bauer¹, M Oelke, W Hübner

¹Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum der Universität München - Campus Großhadern, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland, Ricarda.Bauer@med.uni-muenchen.de.

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Stress urinary incontinence in men often follows radical prostatectomy. Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation is the first treatment, with surgery recommended if conservative methods fail.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Male Incontinence Research

Context:

Radical prostatectomy frequently causes iatrogenic stress urinary incontinence in men.
Persistent rates range from 10% to 25% post-surgery.

Purpose:

To outline treatment strategies for male stress urinary incontinence.
To detail conservative and surgical options for managing post-prostatectomy incontinence.

Summary:

Physiotherapy, specifically pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation, is the primary treatment.
Surgical interventions are considered when conservative treatments are insufficient.
Available surgical options include artificial sphincters, sling systems, bulking agents, and balloon systems.

Impact:

Provides a concise overview of male stress urinary incontinence management.
Highlights the importance of physiotherapy and surgical alternatives for patient care.