The present invention provides a urethral prosthesis including a
substrate, an inflatable pillow attached to the substrate, a pressurized
reservoir in fluid communication with the pillow and a restrictor. Upon
compression of the inflatable pillow, inflating agent is transferred from
the inflatable pillow to the pressurized reservoir. Upon terminating
compression, inflating agent returns to the inflatable pillow. The
urethral prosthesis may be implanted such that the inflatable pillow
prevents unintentional voiding of a patient's bladder.