Urethral sphincter function before and after radical prostatectomy: Systematic review of the prognostic value of various assessment techniques.

Aims: Urethral sphincter incompetence is generally considered to be the most important contributing factor to post-radical prostatectomy incontinence (PRPI). The value of various assessment techniques used to objectify urethral sphincter function before and/or after RP is unclear. Our review addresses the following questions: In men having to undergo RP, which measurement techniques that assess pre-operative and post-operative urethral sphincter function have predictive value for the post-operative continence status or correlate with the post-operative continence status.

Urodynamic quantification of decrease in sphincter function after radical prostatectomy: relation to postoperative continence status and the effect of intensive pelvic floor muscle exercises.

Aims: We analyzed the impact of radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) on the urethral sphincter function as assessed by urethral pressure profilometry (UPP) and its relation to post-radical prostatectomy continence status. Furthermore, we analyzed the effect of intensive pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) on the urethral sphincter function.

Methods: Sixty-six patients were included in the study.

Penile vascular evaluation and sexual function before and after radical retropubic prostatectomy: 5-year follow-up.

Sexual dysfunction is common after surgery for prostate cancer. The aetiology of changes in sexual potency after radical prostatectomy is probably multifactorial, including neurogenic, vascular and psychosexual factors. A prospective study was designed to investigate haemodynamic and psychosexual changes before and after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) for organ-confined prostate cancer.

Sexual function before and after radical retropubic prostatectomy: A systematic review of prognostic indicators for a successful outcome.

Objectives: Erectile dysfunction is common after surgery for prostate cancer. Potency rates after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) vary widely among different studies. Since the introduction of the nerve-sparing technique potency rates have increased.