Effect of Pelvic Floor Exercises on Post-Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review

Abstract

AbstractBackground: Urinary incontinence is a common and costly complication after radical prostatectomy often adversely affecting the quality of life.Aim of Study: The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of pelvic floor exercises on quality of life in post-prostatectomy patients.Material and Methods: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials, data bases searched were made in PubMed, Pedro, Google scholar and Cochrane, all studies were post 1980 to 2015. Limits were English language.Intervention: Four relevant randomized controlled trials included the exercise and its effects on quality of life in patients with urinary continence.Results: Four studies were selected, included in meta-analysis for the primary outcomes as quality of life and secondary outcomes as depression.Conclusions: There was strong evidence supporting that pelvic floor exercises decrease the frequency of urine leakage. Exercise can be an effective strategy to improve quality of life in patients having post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence.