Effects of acupuncture treatment for urinary urgency and incontinence after radical prostatectomy / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌

ABSTRACT

[Objective]To evaluate the effects of acupuncture treatment for refractory urinary urgency and incontinence after radical prostatectomy.<BR>[Methods]Three patients who had urinary urgency and/or urinary incontinence four months after radical prostatectomy received acupuncture at the BL33(Zhongliao) point. Acupuncture was performed once per week for four weeks. Symptoms were assessed by the International Prostate Symptom Score, IPSS QOL index for subjective evaluation and Frequency-Volume chart for objective evaluation.<BR>[Results]After acupuncture treatment, urinary urgency and urge incontinence were improved, however stress urinary incontinence persisted. The scores for IPSS and IPSS QOL index were improved. Frequency-Volume charts showed that voided volume was increased and frequency of urination decreased after acupuncture treatment.<BR>[Conclusions]Acupuncture at the BL33point might be a useful treatment option for urinary urgency and urge incontinence after radical prostatectomy.