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A narrative review of pelvic floor muscle training in the management of incontinence following prostate treatment.
Ali, Marwan; Hutchison, Dylan D; Ortiz, Nicolas M; Smith, Ryan P; Rapp, David E.
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  • Ali M; Department of Urology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
  • Hutchison DD; Department of Urology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
  • Ortiz NM; Department of Urology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
  • Smith RP; Department of Urology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
  • Rapp DE; Department of Urology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Transl Androl Urol ; 11(8): 1200-1209, 2022 Aug.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36092846
Background and Objective: Urinary incontinence following prostate treatment (IPT) is a common complication with corresponding negative impacts on quality of life. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is a non-invasive treatment strategy to treat combat this clinical issue, and has been recognized by medical associations globally and increasingly supported by large bodies of literature. Accordingly, many studies demonstrate a significant benefit of pelvic floor muscle training to continence status and quality of life in men with incontinence following prostate treatment. However, related research is limited by variety in treatment regimens, outcome measures, and study designs, with unclear impact on treatment success. We aim to provide a brief overview of pathology and incidence of incontinence following prostate surgery and an understanding how PFMT is currently used to treat and prevent this clinical consequence. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted utilizing PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar. Search criteria included systematic reviews and randomized control trials published in the year 2000 to present. References of resulting studies were further analyzed to identify further articles of relevance. Keywords searched included: "post-prostatectomy incontinence", "pelvic muscle strengthening", "Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia", and "pelvic floor muscle training". Peer-reviewed publications that demonstrated a novel addition to the existing body of literature on this subject were included. Key Content and Findings: Upon review of the current research landscape, PFMT is largely supported in treatment of IPT. Analysis of current literature on this subject demonstrates heterogeneity in protocols, measures of treatment success, and patient numbers. Nevertheless, benefits to continence and quality of life are noted across an expansive body of literature and as such, PFMT is therefore recommended as an important part of the treatment algorithm following radical prostatectomy. Conclusions: PFMT is an important and effective part of the treatment algorithm in the prevention and treatment of IPT. Additional research is needed to more extensively assess PFMT's role in treating this clinical consequence, especially following other prostate surgeries.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Guideline / Prognostic_studies Aspecto: Patient_preference Idioma: En Revista: Transl Androl Urol Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: China

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Guideline / Prognostic_studies Aspecto: Patient_preference Idioma: En Revista: Transl Androl Urol Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: China