title: Postprostatectomy incontinence.
abstract: Post-prostatectomy incontinence is a devastating complication that is frustrating for the patient and the surgeon. Bladder dysfunction with or without sphincteric incompetence is the main cause for post-prostatectomy incontinence. Treatment based on the urodynamic evaluation is effective in restoring continence and improving the patient's quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Haab
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Yamaguchi
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Leach
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014521:Urethra / Q000503:physiopathology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000503:physiopathology; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014563:Urodynamics