Urinary incontinence
Male bladder leakage after prostatectomy: what are my options?
By Advanced Urology · November 10, 2026
Leaking after prostate surgery?
The gist
You have options. Some leaking is common at first, and it often improves over months.
Explained
Pelvic floor exercises, ideally with a trained therapist, speed recovery. If leaking continues after about a year, treatments can help. Those include adjustable balloons like ProACT, a male sling for mild to moderate leaking, or an artificial urinary sphincter for more severe leaking. Many men get back to few or no pads.
Is it time to be seen?
If you still use pads months after surgery, schedule a visit to see what fits you.
Our Woodstock care options
Woodstock patients can book with us at our Canton Clinic on Riverstone Blvd or our Marietta Clinic & Surgery Center. Any procedure is performed by our urologists in Marietta.
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Seeing us about leaks after surgery
Woodstock men can see our team at our Canton office or our Marietta Clinic & Surgery Center about leaking after prostate removal. We'll ask how many pads you use, when leaks happen and how long it's been since surgery, and we'll check your urine.
How our urologists build a plan
Leakage often improves over the first months as the pelvic floor strengthens. Kegel work at home and magnetic chair sessions, done in street clothes, may hasten that progress. If leaks persist, we'll talk about surgical options such as an artificial urinary sphincter, and explain recovery and results.
Call us about
- Burning, fever or cloudy urine
- Blood in the urine
- Sudden worsening of leaks
- Difficulty emptying
Questions men ask
Common questions
How long should I wait before considering surgery?
Most men keep improving for many months after prostatectomy, so surgery is usually considered once that recovery has leveled off and leaking remains. Pelvic floor exercises and your daily pad count guide that decision.
Do pads or clamps help in the meantime?
Yes. Absorbent pads or briefs and a penile clamp make the recovery months easier, and pelvic floor exercises speed recovery for many men. We show you how to fit a clamp correctly.
Woodstock, Towne Lake and Acworth men are welcome to dial (678) 344-8900.
Staying active, managing weight and avoiding constipation help the pelvic floor do its job.
Many men see steady improvement month by month, so tracking pad use helps show progress.
Partners are welcome at these visits.
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