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Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Published on: May 19, 2022
[Pelvic floor rehabilitation before prostatectomy: An update]
E Cerutti1, F Kleinclauss2, A Frontczak3
1Department of urology, andrology and renal transplantation, university hospital of Besançon, 3, boulevard Fleming, 25000 Besançon, France.
Purpose:
Preoperative pelvic floor physiotherapy is commonly prescribed to limit postoperative stress urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy. It can be done in different ways. The objective of this work is to achieve a description of the objectives and existing techniques.
Material And Method:
A narrative review is carried out based on a non-systematic review of the literature and on the authors' experience.
Results And Conclusion:
Although discussed in the literature, preoperative pelvic floor therapy is essential for patient support and follow-up. It should not be limited to strengthening the pelvic floor. It includes a significant time of information, which should not be neglected and should be carried out in association with a holistic care to best prepare the patient before his intervention.
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