The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 3 , Pages 1231-1235 , March 2009

Artificial Urinary Sphincter Versus Male Sling for Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence—What Do Patients Choose?

Received 8 August 2008

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 Study received institutional review board approval.

PII: S0022-5347(08)03049-8

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.11.022

The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 3 , Pages 1231-1235 , March 2009

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