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Male Stress Urinary Incontinence Defined | Dr. Xu

Written by The Institute | Oct 5, 2026, 4:28:19 PM

In a chapter from the Springer textbook Taking the Stress Out of Male Incontinence: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment, Alex J. Xu, MD, Andrew S. Drozd, and Sanjeev Gupta establish a clear definition and classification framework for male stress urinary incontinence, a condition that can significantly affect quality of life after prostate surgery or other urologic procedures. The chapter lays out how the condition is diagnosed and distinguished from other forms of urinary leakage, providing a foundation for the diagnostic and treatment chapters that follow. Dr. Xu's contribution reflects The Institute's role in shaping the educational resources that guide urologists nationwide.

Read the full chapter in Taking the Stress Out of Male Incontinence.