In a nutshell This study examined if stem cell treatment is safe and effective in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after prostate surgery. This study concluded that stem cell treatment is safe and effective in patients with SUI after prostate surgery. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the...
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Are adjustable continence balloons a safe and effective treatment for incontinence after prostate surgery?
In a nutshell This study examined how safe and effective adjustable continence balloons are in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). This study concluded that this treatment is a safe and effective treatment for SUI after TURP. Some background Stress urinary incontinence...
Read MoreCan ultrasound help you regain continence quicker after prostate surgery?
In a nutshell This study looks at the effectiveness of ultrasound pelvic floor muscle training (US-PFMT) to restore urinary continence after prostate surgery. It concluded that this type of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is quicker to restore urinary continence after prostate surgery than traditional PFMT. Some background Urinary...
Read MoreComparing surgical treatments for male SUI after prostate surgery
In a nutshell This study examined the safety and effectiveness of surgical treatments for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after prostate surgery. Authors reported that artificial urinary sphincters were associated with the highest overall effectiveness as well as the highest rate of complications. The authors advised that more high-quality evidence...
Read MoreExamining the risk of urinary incontinence after hysterectomy
In a nutshell This study examined risk factors on the incidence of urinary incontinence (UI) after hysterectomy. Researchers reported that some women developed UI after hysterectomy and some women with previous UI had a remission of symptoms. Researchers concluded that factors such as child delivery method, obesity, and uterus size can affect both...
Read MoreTwo years on: TOMS male slings
In a nutshell This study examined the long-term effectiveness of the TOMS male sling in treating urinary incontinence following prostate surgery. While urinary symptoms initially improved with the TOMS male sling, researchers concluded that some degree of incontinence can occur after the first year of treatment. Some background Urinary...
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