[Management of male urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy (CTMH AFU 2006 - 5/5). Prevention of incontinence and CTMH guidelines].

Preservation of continence essentially depends on the operator and the quality of the operative procedure. The number of publications on this subject reflects the desire of urologists to provide their patients not only with control of the cancer but also preservation of their sexual and urinary functions. Ideally, surgery should preserve the striated sphincter and levator muscles, the neurovascular pedicles when oncologically acceptable, and the bladder neck and a leak-proof anastomosis must be ensured. The surgeon must satisfy two imperatives to achieve these objectives: a good knowledge of anatomy and meticulous preservation of this anatomy from the beginning to the end of the operation by highly selective dissection in selected patients. Finally, the Comité des Troubles Mictionnels de l'Homme (Male Voiding Disorders Committee) proposes guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.