Treatment of postprostatectomy incontinence: is the bulbourethral sling a viable alternative to the artificial urinary sphincter?
The treatment of postprostatectomy incontinence continues to evolve with a notable resurgence of interest in the bulbourethral sling. This review notes the techniques used to treat this condition and the salient features of each treatment method. In addition, a comparison is made between the bulbourethral sling and the artificial urinary sphincter with a discussion of various facets of these devices. Potential advantages of the bulbourethral sling are noted.
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014521:Urethra; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D016741:Urinary Sphincter, Artificial; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male