Many men endure ongoing urinary leakage despite their efforts to use conservative measures. It can be distressing, and some men suffer in silence, without telling anyone about their symptoms because they find them embarrassing. They may even believe that they need to accept this as their new normal. The good news is that there is hope for these men. Stay tuned to find out more!

Today, we're excited to have Dr. Brian Flynn joining us to discuss the available options for men to obtain relief from these distressing symptoms. Dr. Flynn is a good friend, and the former mentor of Dr. Garrett Pohlman, who was fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from him during his urology residency training at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Flynn is a very talented surgeon and his philosophy is to treat all patients to the best of his ability, as they would want to be treated. He individualizes the treatment of each patient based on their specific needs and desires.

Dr. Flynn is a national leader in the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of urinary incontinence. His training included a fellowship in reconstructive urology at Duke University. He has been a faculty member of the University Of Colorado School Of Medicine since 2002, and he has presented at many national and international meetings on urethral stricture disease, urinary incontinence in men and women, urethral stricture, and robotics. Be sure to tune in today, to find out about the spectrum of treatment options for men with urinary incontinence.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Flynn explains what urinary incontinence is.
• There are two major types of incontinence.
• How urinary incontinence is related to the treatment of prostate cancer and BPH.
• Dr. Flynn explains what severe incontinence is.
• Even mild degrees of incontinence can negatively impact a person's quality of life.
• The recovery timetable for regaining urinary control after prostate removal.
• Some early interventions after a prostate removal can prevent incontinence.
• The options, both surgical and non-surgical, for men who have continued struggles with urinary leakage.
• How long a man should typically wait before opting for a surgical approach to prevent incontinence.
• Virtual healthcare provides a tremendous opportunity for patients to reach out to clinicians.
• Incontinence can steal people's confidence, and that could lead to social isolation or depression.
• Dr. Flynn discusses the many benefits of the artificial sphincter.
• How the male sling device works and the patients who it would suit best.
• About the Pro-ACT (Paraurethral Adjustable Continence Therapy) device.
• Dr. Flynn talks about incontinence after radiation therapy.

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