Most men with incontinence following RP have normal bladder function; their incontinence is usually due to intrinsic sphincteric urethral deficiency. When urodynamic study confirms this diagnosis and flexible cystoscopy, shows no significant urethral stricture, artificial urinary sphincter implantation is indicated. Read the Article.
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Long-term quality of life for men who have undergone radical prostatectomy (RP) is inextricably tied to urinary incontinence (UI) issues. Robert K. Nam, MD, MSc, and colleagues helped to shed light on the impact of this side effect by studying rates of UI-corrective surgery occurring up to 15 years following radical prostatectomy. Read More.
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A widely used breast cancer drug may ease the side effects of prostate cancer treatment, according to a new German study. Scientists examined four studies involving men in Europe and North America undergoing therapy for prostate cancer, the common side effects of which are gynecomastia (breast enlargement) or breast pain. Read More.
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Dr. Timothy Davies, MD, FRCSC, Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, McMaster UniversityDivision of Urology Henderson Hospital Hamilton
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