Incontinence

We provide expert care for all men's urological health matters. If incontinence is affecting your life, we can help. Urology Associates offers a caring environment, unmatched expertise, and access to state of the art medical care. 

Often incontinence, that occurs after prostate cancer surgery, is funded in New Zealand by ACC. This means you may be eligible for care in the private sector even if you do not have health insurance. If you want to know more, phone us, or get in touch with your GP.

The AdVance sling is a simple procedure that allows improvement in continence after prostate surgery. It involves placement of a hammock-type sling beneath the urethra (water pipe). You will be in hospital overnight and the leakage should improve immediately following the surgery. Ask your urologist if this is right for you. Click here for more information.

The artificial urinary sphincter is designed for men who have suffered severe incontinence after prostate surgery. It is the gold standard in treatment for post-prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence. Our specialists are trained in the placement of this device.

A sphincter is a circular muscle structure which controls the flow of bodily fluids such as urine. A normal sphincter prevents urine from leaking, however sometimes the sphincter fails and urine leaks out making you incontinent.

This can sometimes occur after surgical removal of the prostate for prostate cancer (such as a radical prostatectomy or robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy), or very rarely after surgery to improve the flow of urine (TURP).

It is quite common to become temporarily incontinent after undergoing prostate surgery. Occasionally this does not improve and treatment is required. Your urologist will advise you on the best type of treatment if you are having ongoing problems with leakage of urine after your prostate surgery.

An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a device for men who have urinary incontinence. It takes the place of the damaged sphincter to restore control of the flow of urine. It is a fluid-filled device that opens and closes the urethra to give you control of your bladder. The device is an implant (also known as a prosthesis), and is called an AMS800. It is designed and manufactured in the USA but has been implanted in men all over the world for over 30 years.

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