It can be very distressing for men who have continued urinary leakage, despite trying conservative measures. Many men suffer in silence and don’t tell anyone about their symptoms. They may feel embarrassed, thinking that what they are experiencing is their new normal.

Dr. Pohlman was fortunate to get the opportunity to sit down and chat with his friend and former mentor, Dr. Brian Flynn, about available options for those men to obtain relief. He thought it was important to bring Episode 18 out of the vault and share it with you, the listeners, once again. In this episode, Dr. Flynn will tell you all you need to know about two available options for men to obtain relief from their urinary leakage. Be sure to listen in!

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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About Brian Flynn, MD

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