Large prostate: higher risk of incontinence?

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3:29 And the risk of incontinence in experienced hands and in our hands, the risk of permanent incontinence is very rare. Zero point something percent after a year, regardless of the size of the prostate.

3:43 There may be temporary stress incontinence in large prostates. A few weeks where there are small leaks, perhaps when straining, coughing, or sneezing, which resolves over time, a bit faster if you do pelvic floor exercises.

4:00 So if you've been told your prostate is too large for laser surgery, seek a second opinion from a urologist experienced in HoLEP, because in twenty twenty-six open surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia should be an exception, not the norm.