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I had a laparoscopic prostatectomy in August of 2015 at the age of 51, Gleason 7, PSA of 26. I never got rid of the stress incontinence after the surgery, despite almost two years of pelvic floor PT. I had two prior bone marrow transplants for CML Leukemia, and my oncologist won't sign off on an Artificial Urinary Sphincter due to potential complications with the bone marrow graft. I am currently leaking between 300 and 500 milliliters of urine every 24 hours with any stress. I have no urge incontinence. Detrol, Ditropan and Vesicare do nothing. I have seen three urologists, who are also shying away from the artificial sphincter, and not providing any real solutions outside of pads or a catheter. Are there any solutions I might consider?
