Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Treatment: Special Considerations in Geriatrics.

The effects of aging are important in the workup and treatment of incontinence after prostate treatment. While conservative measures should be discussed, geriatric patients can also be offered surgery, as the available treatments are safe and effective in this group. Artificial urinary sphincter implantation is appropriate in those who can operate the device, though they should be followed to ensure they can continue to use the device over time. A suburethral sling can be safe and efficacious in those with milder incontinence and is not affected by mental or physical decline.