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.
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D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*