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Acupuncture may help men with postprostatectomy incontinence (PPI) by improving urinary incontinence symptoms. While potentially beneficial alone or with other treatments, more high-quality research is needed due to low evidence quality.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Postprostatectomy incontinence (PPI) significantly impacts men's quality of life after prostate surgery.
  • Previous studies suggest acupuncture's efficacy for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI), but its role in male PPI is less understood.

Approach:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to August 2020.
  • Searched seven databases for relevant studies on acupuncture for male PPI.
  • Assessed risk of bias and conducted narrative analysis.

Key Points:

  • Acupuncture significantly improved International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form scores for urgent urinary incontinence (UUI) compared to medication.
  • Combined acupuncture with solifenacin, pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), or both, showed significantly better overall response rates.
  • No adverse events were reported in the included studies.

Conclusions:

  • Acupuncture shows potential benefits for men with PPI, both as a standalone therapy and as an adjunct to conservative treatments and medications.
  • However, the current evidence quality is low, necessitating further high-quality research to confirm efficacy and safety.