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Is incontinence or dribbling of urine a long-term side effect of prostate surgery?

April 26, 2017Dribbling incontinence long-term prostate surgery urine

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Is incontinence or dribbling of urine a long-term side effect of prostate surgery?

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Unfortunately, it may take time for some men to regain control of their bladder after surgery for prostate cancer. As healing continues, incidences of incontinence or dribbling usually decrease. Exercises to build muscle strength should help lessen the problem and may make it go away completely.