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Current Urology Reports
Published in: Current Urology Reports 3/2010

01-05-2010

Factors Predicting Early Return of Continence After Radical Prostatectomy

Authors: Jaspreet S. Sandhu, James A. Eastham

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 3/2010

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Abstract

Success of radical prostatectomy is measured by control of cancer and return of urinary and sexual function. Urinary incontinence is generally considered the greatest impairment in immediate postoperative urinary function. Multiple factors are associated with earlier return of urinary continence after radical prostatectomy. These factors can be divided into those known prior to surgery, and therefore possibly not modifiable, and factors that can be controlled during surgery or surgical planning. In addition, various postoperative maneuvers can help hasten urinary continence. This article examines the effect of known factors related to early return of urinary continence after radical prostatectomy.
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Metadata
Title
Factors Predicting Early Return of Continence After Radical Prostatectomy
Authors
Jaspreet S. Sandhu
James A. Eastham
Publication date
01-05-2010
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Urology Reports / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-010-0108-6

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