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Long-term results with the Kaufman prosthesis

S D Graham, C C Carson, E E Anderson

    The Journal of Urology
    |August 1, 1982
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    The Kaufman prosthesis shows varied results for post-prostatectomy incontinence. Outcomes differ significantly based on whether the surgery was for malignant or benign conditions, with higher complication rates in cancer patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Medical Devices
    • Prosthetics

    Background:

    • Urinary incontinence is a common complication following prostatectomy.
    • Various prosthetic devices are used to manage post-prostatectomy incontinence.
    • Long-term outcomes of specific devices require thorough evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the long-term efficacy and complication rates of the Kaufman prosthesis in managing post-prostatectomy incontinence.
    • To compare outcomes between patients who underwent prostatectomy for malignant versus benign conditions.
    • To assess the impact of combined prosthesis use on continence rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patients with post-prostatectomy incontinence treated with Kaufman prosthesis implantation.

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  • Categorization of patients based on the underlying reason for prostatectomy (malignant vs. benign disease).
  • Assessment of continence rates and complication incidence.

    • Main Results:

    • A notable difference in outcomes was observed between patients operated for malignant disease versus benign conditions.
    • Patients with a history of cancer surgery experienced higher complication rates and lower overall continence.
    • Combined implantation with the Small-Carrion prosthesis resulted in a 100% failure rate.

    Conclusions:

    • The Kaufman prosthesis does not appear to be a universally effective solution for post-prostatectomy incontinence.
    • Patient selection and surgical history (malignant vs. benign) significantly influence Kaufman prosthesis outcomes.
    • Further research is needed to optimize prosthetic device selection and management strategies.