Post-prostatectomy
Post- prostatectomy
Emsella is a breakthrough treatment that is completely non-invasive, suitable for men of any age who desire solution for urinary incontinence and improvement in their quality of life.
Emsella utilizes High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic technology (HIFEM) to cause deep pelvic floor muscles stimulation and restoration of the neuromuscular control. A single Emsella session brings thousands of supramaximal pelvic floor muscle contractions, which are extremely important in muscle re-education of incontinent patients.
During a prostatectomy, the prostate gland is removed along with one of the valves outside the prostate that opens and closes to let urine out or keep in. This often results in urinary incontinence as a side effect of the operation, in particular, stress incontinence (the leakage of urine when pressure is exerted on the bladder by sneezing, coughing, exercising, or laughing).
The prevalence of urinary incontinence after a prostatectomy is as much as 60%, and while some may recover from it within the span of one year, up to 65% experience long-lasting urinary incontinence.
This can be further exacerbated by radiation therapy after prostate removal. During radiation therapy, nerves and muscles of the urinary sphincter, urethra, and bladder – which control the passage of urine from the bladder – are exposed, leading to irritation or damage.
Most men experience urinary incontinence symptoms ranging from 6 months to 1 year following prostate surgery. However, some are less fortunate and develop long-lasting problems.
DID YOU KNOW?
Older men experience higher rates of permanent urinary incontinence after prostatectomy compared with younger men.
Facts.
Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer often find themselves faced with the need to have a prostatectomy, a surgery that facilitates the removal of the prostate. Prostate surgery can be a life-saving choice in this scenario, making it a fairly straightforward decision for most men to make.
What’s not so straightforward, though, are the potential outcomes that come post-prostatectomy.
Like all surgical procedures, a prostatectomy is not something done without risk. There are many different side effects that can impact a person after prostate surgery. One of the more common ones is dealing with post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence.
If you have had prostate surgery and believe you are dealing with incontinence post-prostatectomy, you’re not alone. There are lots of men out there who have found themselves in the same position, and there ARE things you can do to alleviate symptoms and seek treatment.
What are Post Prostatectomy Incontinence Symptoms?
The most common sign a person is struggling with this condition is a loss of bladder control that persists for over 12 months after prostate surgery. Other indicators include:
Urine leakage when straining/coughing/lifting
Strong urges to urinate
Urine leakage, even after urinating
The need to use continence pads 12 months post-surgery.
Male bladder before and after Emsella
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Before
Pelvic floor muscles insufficiently support pelvic organs and affect bladder control.
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During Treatment
Emsella stimulates pelvic floor muscles via thousands of contractions.
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After
Stimulation leads to regained control over pelvic floor muscles and bladder.
