Results of treatment of post-prostatectomy incontinence using the Kaufman prosthesis

The results of inserting 55 Kaufman prostheses into 45 patients with post-prostatectomy incontinence have been reviewed. Twenty-seven patients (60%) were continent and 3 were greatly improved. Ten patients were dry after their first prosthesis, 11 required 'topping up' of the device, and 5 were after the first prosthesis had been replaced. Results improved in the later part of the series. The Kaufman prosthesis is a valuable device in the treatment of post-prostatectomy incontinence.