Will I be incontinent of urine (i.e. wear a diaper) after surgery?
The majority of men are continent after the procedure. Thus far we have achieved a 100% continence rate. However, there is no guarantee of continence. There is always a risk of incontinence following prostate surgery. The robotic technique simply allows a much better anastamosis of the bladder and urethra after the prostate is removed, permitting improved healing and a quicker return to continence post surgery. How should I pace myself to avoid incontience problems? To minimize urine leakage, void more frequently than you might otherwise. For example, if you leak after 2 hours, then urinate by the clock every 1.5 hours. Pre-emptive voiding. To decrease the leakage, you should learn to do Kegel exercises. To make sure you know how to contract your pelvic floor muscles, stop the flow of urine while youre going to the bathroom. If you can stop the flow, youve got the basic move. Make sure you arent flexing your abs or thighs or buttocks. Stand in front of the mirror and flex the pelvic fl
