Reuters Health - New York -
One in 20 men who
have their prostate gland removed may need a second surgery for severe
loss of bladder control, new research from Canada suggests.
Based on more than 25,000 men
who had prostate surgery, the study also found that rates of subsequent
surgery for urinary incontinence doubled between five and 15 years after
the first operation.
The study, published in the Journal of
Urology, is the first to suggest that urinary incontinence may be a
long-term problem for men many years after their prostate surgery,
according to the researchers.
"Doctors
should discuss with patients the risk of needing incontinence surgery
after radical prostatectomy," said Nam, adding that physicians
themselves need to be more aware that bladder issues can persist even 15
years after prostate surgery.
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