The first implantation of a sphincter was performed in Kaunas clinics

"Every year, 80 to 100 patients undergo surgical treatment, in most cases, urinary incontinence is minor and is not a major problem, but some patients have moderate to severe urinary incontinence. offer optimal treatment to these patients, "said Dr. Darius Trumbeckas, head of minivans and reconstructive urology department of the Kaunas Clinic Urology Clinic, writes in a press release .

Urinary incontinence in men, according to Dr. urologist dr. D. Trumbecko sometimes develops after prostate surgery because of benign hyperplasia, trauma, pelvic radiotherapy. However, the main problem is urinary incontinence after a radical prostatectomy caused by prostate cancer.

The artificial sphincter implantation helps patients who must wear at least four liners a day due to urinary incontinence or more than 400 ml a day of undesirable ingestion of urine. "We can now offer this method of treatment to men with severe urinary incontinence," said Dr. D. Trumbecka. – These patients, despite the defeat of the oncological disease, do not feel well: they avoid contact with the urge to stop breathing, smell and are afraid, they can not do sports, do not swim in the pool, they can not sleep in the summer. In addition, medical problems arise: the bads, groin and perineal skin are removed, which increases the risk of infections. Patients are forced to wear liners and diapers, and some patients wear external printers for urine or penis. "

As the Kaunas clinic urologist says, after successful artificial sphincter surgery, patients get better or very good urine retention and become happy and full members of the community. "After successful treatment of urinary incontinence, patients become happy," says Dr. D. Trumbecka.

The first operation of the artificial sphincter in Kaunas clinics was performed by the team of a specialist urologist with a colleague of the Swiss doctor in urology. Cristophe Llorens, expert in sphincter and developer. The new generation of artificial sphincters is composed of two parts, it is easier to implant. This year, for the first time, the State Patient Fund has purchased 20 centrally located artificial sphincters, including 12 for patients in Kaunas clinics.