Surgical techniques to improve continence recovery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Ahmet Ürkmez, Weranja Ranasinghe, John W. Davis
Abstract
Radical prostatectomy directly affects urinary continence dynamics with incontinence being a major factor in patients' quality of life, social and psychological status. In order to help maintain continence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), a number of surgical techniques have been described. In the present narrative review, we summarize the surgical techniques that have been applied during RARP and their effects on incontinence rates and time to continence recovery.
Topics & Concepts
ProstatectomyUrinary continenceUrinary incontinenceUrologyMedicineQuality of life (healthcare)Narrative reviewProstate cancerIntensive care medicineInternal medicineNursingCancerProstate Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentPelvic floor disorders treatmentsUrinary Bladder and Prostate Research