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Preoperative biofeedback strengthens pelvic floor muscles, significantly reducing urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy. This technique improves patient outcomes and quality of life post-surgery.

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  • Urology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Radical prostatectomy often leads to urinary incontinence (UI) and erectile dysfunction (ED).
  • Perineal muscle strengthening is crucial for mitigating post-prostatectomy complications.
  • Preoperative interventions are being explored to improve surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel biofeedback method for preoperative perineal muscle strengthening.
  • To assess the efficacy of this biofeedback technique in preventing UI and ED after radical prostatectomy.

Main Methods:

  • An experimental group (20 patients) underwent preoperative biofeedback training using visual anal pressure plots.
  • A control group (32 patients) received standard surgical care without the biofeedback intervention.
  • Post-surgery UI and ED were assessed using the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) Questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group showed significantly lower incidence of UI (5%) compared to the control group (100%) (p < 0.0001).
  • Erectile dysfunction rates were also significantly lower in the experimental group (5%) versus the control group (48.6%) (p < 0.0001).
  • Intervention led to decreased nocturia events and reduced need for incontinence products (p < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative biofeedback is an effective method for strengthening perineal muscles.
  • This technique significantly reduces the incidence and severity of UI and ED following radical prostatectomy.
  • The study supports the use of biofeedback as a valuable preoperative strategy to enhance recovery and quality of life for prostatectomy patients.