Program Cuts Leaks After Prostate Surgery

Behavioral treatments can help urine control in men after prostate cancer surgery, a new study finds. The study included 208 men. Their ages ranged from 51 to 84. All of them had prostate cancer surgery at least a year before the study began. They still had urinary incontinence — problems with urine leaking. The men were randomly divided into three groups. One group learned exercises to strengthen the muscles in the pelvic floor. They practiced stopping and starting urine flow. They also practiced delaying bathroom trips. The second group did the same exercises. They also got biofeedback training in the doctor’s office. And they used a home machine that stimulated pelvic floor muscles. Both groups were told to spread out fluids during the day and avoid caffeine. The third group got no special treatment.