Literature review on the efficacy of treatments for urinary incontinence in irradiated vs. non-radiated men treated for prostate cancer

Abstract

Background and Objective: Prostate cancer is one of the most common non-dermatologic cancers. Management of localized prostate cancer can include surgical resection, radiation therapy, or a combination of both. One of the most common side effects of prostate cancer treatments is urinary incontinence (UI). However, the pathophysiology of incontinence secondary to radiation and surgery can differ. Therefore, the efficacy of treatments between the two cohorts may also differ. This paper aims to review the current treatment modalities for incontinence and their efficacy in irradiated patients treated for prostate cancer.