A prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the prostrate gland.
It is a common treatment for prostrate cancer, however, can frequently lead to two major complications being
urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
This occurs because the procedure can damage the nerves and weaken the pelvic floor muscles that control both
bladder function and penile rigidity.
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Urinary Continence: Most men experience some degree of incontinence immediately after surgery, which
typically improves significantly over the first year. Long-term continence rates vary, with studies reporting high
percentages of men being pad-free or having minimal leakage.
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED): ED is common, even with nerve-sparing techniques. Recovery is gradual and may
take up to two years or more, with many men requiring medical aids to achieve an erection sufficient
for intercourse.
EMSELLA is a great support for post-prostatectomy recovery.
It is a non-invasive, drug fee solution that provides an
accelerated and more effective form of pelvic floor muscle
training to help men regain control and quality of life
giving them confidence and security.
