Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor should I consult for artificial urinary sphincter?You should consult a urologist for insertion of artificial urinary sphincter.
2. Should the artificial urinary sphincter be offered to the patient for urinary incontinence soon after prostate surgery?
Artificial urinary sphincter should be offered to the patient only after the patient has tried out pelvic floor exercises, and medications to treat the incontinence for at least 6 to 12 months. In many cases, the patient recovers with these measures and the artificial sphincter may not be needed.
