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Two small adjustable balloons placed beside the urethra for leakage after prostate surgery, adjusted in the office at follow-up visits.
Written and reviewed by Shervin Badkhshan, MD · Last reviewed
November 2026
Part of:
Leakage and bladder control
Outpatient
Adjustments over weeks
Fellowship-Trained Reconstructive Urology
PROCEDURAL PATHWAY AT-A-GLANCE
Indications, Surgical Technique & Recovery
1. WHO IT'S FOR
• Mild to moderate leakage • Less invasive option
2. HOW IT'S DONE
• Two adjustable balloons • Ports in the scrotum
3. RECOVERY
• Adjusted in the office • Several visits
ProACT is two small adjustable balloons placed on either side of the urethra, just below the bladder, to reduce stress leakage after prostate surgery.
Who it's for
Men with mild to moderate leakage after prostatectomy who want a less invasive option, or who are not good candidates for a sling.
How it works
Each balloon connects to a small port in the scrotum. In the office, fluid is added through the port a little at a time over several visits until leakage improves.
Recovery
Usually outpatient. Light activity for a couple of weeks. Adjustments start a few weeks later.
Risks
Balloon migration or leakage, infection, erosion, and needing replacement or another treatment.
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Your results and questions
Your actual test results, visit notes, and messages with your care team are in your patient portal, the same one you use to book visits. Send questions through the portal or call the office at (516) 535-1900. For anything urgent, call the office or go to the nearest emergency room.
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