For post-prostatectomy radiation, are there any special considerations if there is a bladder sling or artificial urinary sphincter?
Radiation after a bladder sling or a urinary sphincter can be done, and in my experience is mostly done without major complications. I have done it several times, and I am not aware of any significant problems. There are no prospective studies or randomized studies of which I am aware that can help ...
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Great question. I have treated patients with artificial sphincters and penile prosthesis, and the thing I noted was one of the most important thing to do: document the urinary status of his function. I can say that for the most part I typically saw my patients after they have developed PSA progressi...
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Post-radiation stress incontinence is a very difficult problem. Success rates are lower, and complication rates are higher with any surgical intervention. I want to introduce a third option into this discussion: the ProAct balloon implants. The success rate will not be higher, but the ease of surger...
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