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Prostatectomy And Incontinence: When can I expect it to improve?
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check out https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000000314
among other things
3. Clinicians should inform patients undergoing radical prostatectomy that incontinence is expected in the short-term and generally improves to near baseline by 12 months after surgery, but may persist and require treatment. (Strong Recommendation; Evidence Level: Grade A)
6. In patients who have undergone radical prostatectomy, clinicians should offer pelvic floor muscle exercises or pelvic floor muscle training in the immediate post-operative period
9. Clinicians should evaluate patients with incontinence after prostate treatment with history, physical exam, and appropriate diagnostic modalities to categorize type and severity of incontinence and degree of bother
2. Patients with incontinence after prostate treatment should be informed of management options for their incontinence, including surgical and non-surgical options.
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They should also Go over the ED problems, And discussed nerve sparing.
1. The need to use a penis pump after surgery to keep the tissue alive.
2. A prescription for Cialis to try to keep the blood flowing.
3. The possibility of using injections like bimix and Trimix.
4. The ability to have an implant put in so an erection can be possible at the press of a button.