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Post Prostate Removal Incontinency
TURP; Prostate resection - transurethral
Risks
Risks for any surgery are:
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Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs Breathing problems - Infection, including in the surgical wound, lungs (
pneumonia ), or bladder or kidney Blood loss -
Heart attack orstroke during surgery - Reactions to medications
Additional risks are:
- Problems with urine control (
incontinence ) - Loss of sperm fertility (
infertility ) - Erection problems (
impotence ) - Passing the semen into the bladder instead of out through...
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Male Pelvic Floor Therapy Research
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External incontinence devices
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Kegel Exercises, Bladder Incontinence Training
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