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[Evaluating continence recovery time after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy]
1Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital; Institute of Urology, Peking University; National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing 100034, China.
Summary
Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) shows promising urinary continence recovery, with a median recovery time of one week. Diabetes is identified as a risk factor impacting continence recovery after RARP.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is a common treatment for localized prostate cancer.
- Urinary continence recovery after RARP is a significant concern for patients' quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the time to urinary continence recovery following RARP.
- To identify risk factors associated with delayed continence recovery after RARP.
Main Methods:
- Prospective collection of localized prostate cancer patients undergoing RARP by an experienced surgeon.
- Continence assessment at 48 hours, 1, 4, 12, and 24 weeks post-catheter removal using pad tests.
- Univariate COX analysis to evaluate risk factors influencing continence recovery time.
Main Results:
- Median continence recovery time was one week, with 98.8% of patients continent by 24 weeks.
- Diabetes mellitus was identified as a significant risk factor for delayed continence recovery (OR=1.589, P=0.038).
- Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) was significantly lower in continent patients.
Conclusions:
- RARP demonstrates favorable outcomes for urinary continence restoration.
- Diabetes is a modifiable risk factor that may impact continence recovery post-RARP.
- Overactive bladder symptoms are associated with continence recovery post-RARP.
