title: The use of a silicone gel prosthesis in the treatment of post-prostatectomy incontinence.
abstract: Eighty-three patients with post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence were treated by silicone gel prostheses implanted over the bulbous urethra. The prosthesis provides continence by passively increasing the urethral resistance. Successful results were achieved in 72% of patients. The mechanism of post-prostatectomy incontinence and the development of anti-incontinence surgery is briefly reviewed.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012828:Silicones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones