OBJECTIVE To reassess the double continence technique for open retropubic radical prostatectomy, proposed by Malizia and employed by Pagano et al., with the "tension free continuum-urethral anastomosis" (T.F.C.U.A.) personal modification and the use of image magnification optical systems and appropriate and delicate surgical tools. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 173 radical retropubic prost...

PURPOSE We investigated the importance of patient and tumor characteristics to predict continence, potency, and physical and mental health 1 year after radical prostatectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective study included 236 patients who underwent open radical retropubic prostatectomy at a single institution between January 2005 and October 2007. We used validated questionnaires, incl...

PURPOSE We review the functional and oncologic outcomes of seminal vesicle and prostate capsule sparing cystectomy combined with ileal orthotopic bladder substitution. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between May 2003 to April 2009 a select group of 31 patients (median age 61 years, range 30 to 77) underwent seminal vesicle sparing cystoprostatectomy for transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. Preop...

AIM This is a review of descriptive studies with incontinence as the primary focus in older people in care homes. BACKGROUND Incontinence is prevalent among residents of care home populations. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE and CINAHL were searched from 1996 to 2007 using the highly sensitive search strings of the Cochrane Incontinence Review Group for urinary and faecal incontinence including all re...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate preoperatively the results of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) in the detection of morphological, vascularization status of urethral rhabdosphincter (RS) and evaluate the correlation with urinary continence after radical prostatectomy (RP). METHODS 211 patients who underwent RP were prospectively studied using TRUS scan of the RS thickness. At...

We present a propensity-matched analysis of patients undergoing placement of dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane (dHACM) around the neurovascular bundle (NVB) during nerve-sparing (NS) robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RARP). From March 2013 to July 2014, 58 patients who were preoperatively potent (Sexual Health Inventory for Men [SHIM] score >19) and continent (no pads) underwent...

BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence (UI) in women is a chronic disorder which has a negative impact on health-related quality of life. Only 45 % of the affected individuals report the problem with continence to their doctor. The aim of the study was to assess the duration of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), time from disease onset to the first medical consultation and in-depth diagnosis, as well ...

conclusions gastric pouch is a suitable segment for bladder cystoplasty and neobladder. continence is mostly related to the capacity of pouch. results postoperative complications were rare. continence was defined as bladder capacity over 400 ml. their follow-up period ranged from five months up to writing the article. one of the studied cases is still alive and awaiting renal transplantation. m...

Older people cut their continence pads in half to make supplies last longer, a survey by Help the Aged has found. The charity called on primary care trusts to ensure that everyone who needs continence pads receives them free from the NHS. Local authorities should place greater emphasis on the provision and upkeep of public toilets, the charity has said.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To report the findings of a review of literature relating to the continence care of community-dwelling people with dementia in Europe. BACKGROUND More than two-thirds of people with dementia live at home, and many experience continence problems. Incontinence is a significant contributor towards institutionalisation. Care and support is often inadequate or inappropriate, an...