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Predicting erectile function outcome in men after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer
- Source :
- BJU international. 110(3)
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- • To identify the reported rates of potency after prostatectomy in the recent literature for men without preoperative erectile dysfunction (ED) and to develop a statistical model for predicting the expected potency after prostatectomy.• A Medline search was conducted with the keywords 'potency' and 'prostatectomy' from 2003 to 2009. • In total, 33 studies in the English language reporting pre- and postoperative erectile function were identified. • Data from studies reporting outcome after open, laparoscopic and robot-assisted prostatectomy were analyzed separately. • Only data obtained from potent men before surgery were included in the analysis.• In potent men before surgery, the main predictors of post-treatment erectile function are age and time after treatment. • The cumulative range of potency rates at 48 months for all ages (45-75 years) was 49-74% for open, 58-74% for laparoscopic and 60-100% for robotic prostatectomy. • The predicted outcome differs by type of operation and patient age.• Men aged60 years have a significant likelihood of regaining erectile function after radical prostatectomy. • The reported statistical model provides a reliable estimation of erectile function outcome after prostatectomy for men with localized prostate cancer and intact erectile function.
Details
- ISSN :
- 1464410X
- Volume :
- 110
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- BJU international
- Accession number :
- edsair.pmid..........05ff3169efd62ac71285c46498c831f1