Urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer is a common occurrence that can significantly increase patient distress and decrease their quality of life. The most significant contributing factor to postoperative stress incontinence is damage to the external urethral sphincter. While initial treatment of urinary continence comprises pelvic floor physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and medication, surgical intervention may be the best option for patients with refractory, severe, or debilitating urinary incontinence. The two most commonly performed surgical procedures for post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence are the placement of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) or a dual-balloon adjustable continence therapy (DBACT) device. This activity reviews the pertinent guidelines, relevant anatomy and physiology, indications, contraindications, complications, and surgical techniques used in placing these devices and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/151840
- Start Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: General Surgery